I had the most velvety butterscotch candy that was silky and smooth with legs for days. This was my first butterscotch candy this fall and I am excited to enjoy more as the days roll out. Butterscotch candy was a real hit with my Scottish grandmother, Peggy. She loved to store butterscotch candies in the … Continue reading Butterscotch Brownies {Paleo, Grain Free} | Leverage Ambition
Oh how I love cookie dough! Being on the paleo diet has really transformed my body. Although I really love sweets, I have discovered sweets that are naturally sweetened and really delicious that still hit the spot when my craving kick in. Cookie dough always gives me great memories of growing up and baking with … Continue reading Perfect Paleo Cookie Dough | Leverage Ambition
I love ravioli! Growing up with an Italian mom, we always had some solid ravioli with red sauce. We also had a ton of local Italian grocers nearby that would always stock up on handmade pasta. The fillings had everything from lobster to spinach and they would be delicious. Photo by Adam Steinberg on Pexels.com … Continue reading Mushroom Ravioli (Paleo) | Leverage Ambition
Pecan pie was a huge staple when I went to boarding school in high school. Miss Davidson was an amazing baker and we would all benefit from her beautiful pies for a lovely dessert. I love being able to transfer the pecan pie concept to a smaller bite sized muffin, and I think you will … Continue reading Pecan Pie Muffins (Paleo) | Leverage Ambition
Wow, what a football season! It has gone by so fast, and I didn't even realize the Super Bowl is quickly coming upon us! I have only heard that the Kansas City Chiefs are going to win, which is exciting for my friend and her husband as they are HUGE fans. Way to go, Chiefs! … Continue reading 10 Paleo Super Bowl Dips to Enjoy During the Game | Leverage Ambition
The weather is much colder now, and the seasons have changed from summer to fall. I don't know about you, but as soon as the temperature drops I instantly get in the mood for stew and sweets. Summer is usually a time for fruit sweets, and fall is a time for pies, muffins, and cookies. … Continue reading 7 Paleo Sweet Treats, Desserts – Guilt Free Snackypoos
People of the world! Every boy, every girl! Spice up your life with this stellar spicy chicken stew inspired by The Spice Girls. It is so spicy, you'll be playing Survivor by Destiny's Child shortly after your last bite! Seriously though we came upon this recipe by accident, but we have to give major credit … Continue reading ‘Spice Up Your Life’ Fall Paleo Chicken Stew Inspired by The Spice Girls
TBLT Turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato with lime aioli and mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Ahi Tuna Pita Chili cumin crusted tuna, sliced avocado, jalapenos, cilantro, wonton chips smoked tomato remoulade with pita bread Friyay Burger 8 ounce angus patty, cheddar, bacon, jam, tomato, shredded lettuce tomato remoulade l, brioche bun Quinoa Garden Burger … Continue reading 8 Simple Sandwiches to Fill Your Belly
Spicy Watermelon Margarita Tante jalapeno tequila, pressed watermelon, agave, lime, mint, fresh jalapenos Grapefruit Crush Deep Eddy Ruby Red, triple sec, grapefruit juice The Aviator Hendricks Gin, creme de violette, filthy Italian black cherries, lemon juice Prickly Pear Paloma Espolon blanco tequila, prickly pear syrup, Q grapefruit soda, lime juice Black Cherry Manhattan Bourbon, sweet … Continue reading 11 Cocktails + Party Time Beverages for the Freaking Weekend
Sounds delicious, right? You bet your damn britches it is! Just made this bad boy for lunch and what a joy. It was actually enough for my next meal too, to those who are doing the Whole30 diet. For those that are looking to get on the Whole30 diet, I would definitely recommend going to … Continue reading Fried Bratwurst, Eggs with Potato Brussel Sprout Hash Whole30 Lunch
Hey all! So excited to share some additional recipes with you that are Whole30 friendly today! As a reminder, on the Whole30 diet, you CANNOT eat the following: Dairy. This means cheese, cow milk, cream, yogurt, half and half, butter. Substitute these cravings with sugar free almond and coconut milk! Grains. No corn, wheat, rye, … Continue reading Whole30 Meal Ideas
Guys, I lost a total of 13 pounds this month! So happy, and feeling so much more energetic and lighter. So happy I committed. Because the diet was so successful, I am going to continue as long as I can until I get below my healthy weight. I lost 13 pounds from 180, which is … Continue reading Day 30 on the Whole30 Diet
Really proud of myself for sticking with this program. For some reason when trying other diets and counting calories for everything I ate, I never seemed to stick to the plan. I tried MyFitnessPal.com and never could remember to enter all meals. On the Whole30 I am accountable for the food I eat as I … Continue reading Day 11 & 12 Whole30 Diet – Meals & almost half way there!
The Whole30 blog was right, Day 11 is much easier than Days 9 and 10. For some reason many folks on the diet have a rough time those two days and I did as well. I think my body was getting rid of the final bad carbs, sugar and dairy that I have been eating … Continue reading Day 10 & 11 Whole30 Diets – More meals & deals
Feeling so much better tonight! I was withdrawing from sugar pretty bad over the last few days, so my mood swings were intense however I stayed with the course and meal prepped the night before to keep me on track! YOU CAN DO IT! Breakfast this AM was 3 scrambled eggs, ghee on the pan, … Continue reading Day 9 & 10 on the Whole30 Diet – More Meals and Drinks
In the battle for snack supremacy, the competition is fierce, but a few front runners have emerged from the pack. Potential winners are obvious from any vantage point in the bleachers, if you just take a moment to look at the odds. Think back and try to remember the last time you attended a decent […] … Continue reading Dip, Dop, Hooray — BitterSweet
