Watermelon & Mint

Since summer entertaining seems to be kicked off, I wanted to share this dead simple appetizer or after dinner snack that will leave your guests refreshed. Simply cube up some watermelon (preferably seedless) into 1″ x 1″ cubes and secure a small piece of mint on the top with a toothpick. Sprinkle with lemon juice…

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Nuttin Butter Cups

Peanut Butter and Chocolate- It’s pretty much the best combination EVER BUT I’ve been trying really hard to be mindful of my diet and reducing my sugar intake, so I decided to try this “paleo” friendly recipe for peanut butter cups.  It’s so simple, coconut oil, almond or peanut butter, honey, cocoa and vanilla. I…

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In like a lion…

This Sunday I had such lofty plans, make gluten-free jalapeno cheese bread to go with my slow cooker chili. Make some chocolate covered caramels and even fit in a snowy photo shoot in my spare time. We got hit with a tremendous winter storm. Highways were closed and cars littered the ditches all over the…

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Sugar Rush

Part of my resolve to eating better and closer examining what our meals are made of lead me to buying coconut palm sugar and coconut oil. Both currently popular products, touting benefits when compared to other sweeteners or shortening products. I have moderate hypoglycemia, which I know is common with many people, but over the…

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