Almond Bark (Vegan, Paleo, GF)

Almond Bark (Vegan, Paleo, GF)

Tis the Season to eat sweets?  If you are anything like me, your days are filled with obstacles of chocolate, cookies, brownies, candy and Christmas baked goods. When I was a teacher, the lounge was totally off limits for me. I make my own baked 

Chicken Paella

Chicken Paella

It is official, we are training for a half marathon in December. This time I am training with a paleo diet. We did 7 miles today and I have not eaten any bread, grains or gluten! So excited with my energy and achievements so far. 

Savory Venison Roast

Savory Venison Roast

Savory Venison Roast  Ingredients: 1/2 cup backstrap molasses 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups water 1 teaspoon sea salt Two apples sliced 3 to 4 pounds of venison roast Process: 1.) In a crockpot add backstrap molasses, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and 

Sweet Potato, Apple, Shallot Soup

Sweet Potato, Apple, Shallot Soup

I spent a few days in NYC in the fall of 2012. I loved seeing the city in the fall. I was able to go explore, take pictures and I even had a little “You’ve Got Mail” moment visiting a bookstore, drinking coffee and taking 

How To Cook The Whole Pumpkin

How To Cook The Whole Pumpkin

Today we got up, finished our chores and then walked around the local farmers market. I was thrilled when I saw a few of the vendors were selling pumpkins. Hooray for Fall! I’ve always wanted to make my own pumpkin puree so I decided that 

Fall Inspired Crockpot Boston Butt

Fall Inspired Crockpot Boston Butt

Today I woke up early, turned on my Autumn in New England CD that my mom sent me. I lit my cinnamon apple candle and ghost pumpkin candle. Threw a Boston Butt in the crock-pot and am ready to smell this for 8 hours. This 

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

I had so much fun playing in the kitchen with the fresh apples we picked from Crooked Run Orchard. I decided to make an apple crisp and some Crock-pot applesauce.  Crock Pot Applesauce

Red, White and Blue Muffins

Red, White and Blue Muffins

In remembrance of those brave men and women that have served our Country. Farm Fresh and Active thanks the hero’s of our great nation. May God be with you and your families and may He send peace to Americans throughout the day. I took some time to 

Cajun Pasta

Cajun Pasta

Cajun Pasta Ingredients: 3 Chicken Breasts 2 Smoked Sausages or Kielbasa 24oz Tomato sauce 4 oz water 1/4 C. Onion, diced 1/2 C. Green pepper, diced 1 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning (we used Slap Ya’ Mama seasoning) 1/2tsp Sea Salt 1/2 tsp Black pepper Zucchini Process: Place 

Chocolate Coffee Brownies

Chocolate Coffee Brownies

It took me almost a year to perfect the Paleo approved Brownie. You know the saying “Things happen when you quit looking for them?” This is exactly what happened. I had given up on finding that brownie recipe that tastes like the brownies I used