Category Archives: Paleo

Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies with Orange Zest

Ben & I are entering into our first time counseling gig.  I humor myself calling it a gig.  We have the privilege of serving as a guiding couple to three non-married & non-engaged couples through our church’s pre-engagement course.  
It’s a 10 week class, where the couples answer lots of questions, fill out family history background & work through a lot the hidden dimensions of marriage.  They get to see whether this significant other is compatible for them to make the big step of engagement.  And I realize a “pre-engagement” class sounds rather odd compared to the widely known, “pre-marital.”  

Grass-fed Meat Stuffed Acorn Squash (Jogo Edition)

I view cooking as an art. Like any art form, you’re allowed some liberties, but only once you’ve established foundations. It’s why we can see great artists, musicians, chefs pull the rabbit out of their hats, while breaking the rules. They know the rules, the fundamentals. They bend & wield spices, flavors, cuisines to createContinue reading “Grass-fed Meat Stuffed Acorn Squash (Jogo Edition)”

Sauteed Pear Gingerbread Loaf

Ornaments placed on the tree, Vince Guarldi serenades me, as stockings hang above the fireplace.  Little girls dance while taking orders for steamed milk & Americanos. As the winter nights take residence, our home lay warm & snug.  A little family bundled in jammies & cozy blankies…this is what December is made of. Gingerbread housesContinue reading “Sauteed Pear Gingerbread Loaf”

Cooking, Baking, & Eating Paleo (well, kind of)

  I realized that I haven’t discussed much about how our family eats, or why we eat the way we do.  It was a year ago where Ben & I took on a challenge for 30 days, where we eliminated all dairy, grains, legumes (yes peanuts too), & sugars (both refined & natural sources likeContinue reading “Cooking, Baking, & Eating Paleo (well, kind of)”

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie & Apple Sage Sausage Patties

A couple years back, as the cold fronts began emerging & the nights grew dark long before supper time, we sat to enjoy a meal with friends.  Reflections of ourselves in the window, sitting around the table, as Melissa brought a piping hot casserole to the table. I was dismayed to see the casserole, becauseContinue reading “Paleo Shepherd’s Pie & Apple Sage Sausage Patties”

Day 18 :: Pumpkin Pecan Scones & Needing to Be Still

  Last night as I stared at my screen to finish up Day 17 on INFPs & ENFPs, all I wanted to do was cry & pour out my heart of what I’m dealing with.  I did not want to write about Myers-Briggs (I know shock!).  I wanted to talk about how hard it isContinue reading “Day 18 :: Pumpkin Pecan Scones & Needing to Be Still”

Blueberry Breakfast Crumb Cake

My mom would make those Jiffy Blueberry muffins for us kids growing up, and I counted it a Sunday morning treat.  The cake batter smell that could only come from a box has a special place in my heart.  Not because I like cake from a box, but because it’s quintessential 80s childhood.   TheContinue reading “Blueberry Breakfast Crumb Cake”