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Deli Stuffed Meatloaf

Deli Stuffed Meatloaf

Part of my bed rest issues… I watched a lot of HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel. This recipe is a primal version of a recipe I saw on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It was an all meatloaf episode. Preggo craving needed this so I 

Paleo Crunch Cereal

Paleo Crunch Cereal

Being pregnant has made me really want things that I didn’t used to miss. Mostly cereal, cheesesteaks, and cupcakes. I have been doing a great job curbing my sweet tooth by having a little bit of chocolate, or a lot of fruit when I get 

Crockpot Fajitas

Crockpot Fajitas

This was out New Years Eve, stay at home and enjoy the last moments of 2012 on our couch! I loved the relaxing evening and this dish was heavenly.

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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 water, and sea salt. Mix well.

2.) Add apple slices and venison roast. Use a ladle to cover roast with liquid mixture.

3.) Slow cook on low for eight hours.

4.) Shredded roast before serving.

This venison is so moist and savory! I Served it with roasted green beans and cauliflower rice for a nice winter meal. We enjoyed this meal next to a cozy wood stove during hurricane Sandy. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold rainy day!

 

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 is how Fall always started when I was a little girl. This same CD, apple cinnamon candles, fresh air and the smells of cooking in the kitchen.

Hubby and I did some projects around the house and then ended our evening with a delicious dinner. Our friend Wes joined us and we ended up taking a walk to the neighborhood playgrounds. The boys taught me Kipping and Wes convinced me to flip over on the pull up bars. I did an assisted handstand push up, monkey bar and I tried some cartwheels (eeek). I ended my play time with a few attempts at back bends. I finally did one that was fairly unassisted but then I tried again and landed on my head! I decided to let it rest for tonight and maybe try again tomorrow (if I am not too banged up!) I realize that if I would just quit being afraid of hurting myself that I have a lot more strength than I allow myself to use. My Fall goal I guess.

Enjoy the Fall inspired Crockpot Recipe! Get out and play today.

Boston Butt

Ingredients:

  • Large Boston Butt
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 Tbsp. of each Cumin, Cinnamon, Chili Powder
  •  2 tsp. of each  Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes (you may need to adjust the measurements based on the size of your meat)
  • 2 cups Water

Process:

  1. Put Water in a crock- pot and turn it on low.
  2. Rub your meat with seasoning
  3. Place meat in the crock- pot and drizzle with honey.
  4. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.

 

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