For the past year I've been eating Paleo - specifically no grains or dairy about 80% of the time. And it's done wonders in getting rid of my "wheat belly" and in making me feel a lot more energized and healthy. But it has done nothing to help me lose weight. With the wedding getting... Continue Reading →
Paleo Coconut Pancakes
I'm constantly looking for ways to make eating Paleo more interesting. Dairy and grains usually make up a huge part of a regular diet, and a diet that is void of them runs the risk of being bland. So I was more than excited to find a recipe for pancakes at the Civilized Caveman (a blog... Continue Reading →
Carb lusting
I had a sandwich today. It was horribly amazing, possibly the best thing I'd eaten in a long time. Because I've been Paleo for so long, it occurred to me that I would regret this decision as soon as my protruding wheat belly caught up with me. But as the juice from the tomato dripped... Continue Reading →
Tempting fantasies
I dream in chocolate. It taunts me. That luscious dark brown color, the smoothness in its texture. I want to inhale its aroma and then slip it in my mouth, savoring it as it melts down my throat in a satisfactory climactic explosion of cocoa bliss. I want to bite into salted truffles, guzzle thick... Continue Reading →
I broke my Lent
Rule #1 when it comes to Lent promises: DO NOT BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW. (CLICK HERE to get a recap on the millions of things I'm supposedly giving up for Lent) You’d think I’d know this by know, what with all the broken New Year’s Resolutions I’ve created and then conveniently forgot.... Continue Reading →
Wine Country Mom 