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Paleo “PB & J” Pancakes
Okay, so I know I’m not supposed to be eating pancakes buuuuut I figured since they were Paleo, it’s Sunday, and my blog is indeed called Pencils and Pancakes, that these would be an acceptable...
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5 ‘weird’ healthy foods you should eat
Through my experiences with healthy eating, and most recently trying to switch to a Paleo/Whole 30 diet, I have been trying and enjoying some really delicious fruits and veggies I had previously...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Oats
We’ve finally been experiencing weather here in NY that doesn’t warrant having oats for breakfast, but since I came back from my spring break and had NOTHING in the house, this was what I’ve had for...
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Grocery Series Part I: What’s in my cart?
I’ve decided to do a short blog series regarding my grocery shopping and food purchasing habits for anyone interested. For anyone who’s not interested….#sorrynotsorry. This is what works for...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
I’m not sure what to call this recipe…I used it as a syrup but I guess the technical term would be compote. I also wanted to mention that this recipe has NO SUGAR ADDED! I am baffled that most jelly,...
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Paleo Shepard’s Pie (with purple sweet potatoes)
I know I am a terrible, terrible blogger! It’s been over a week!! Needless to say I have been pretty busy with my wedding planning and Ausitin and I are in the beginning stages of buying a house. Yeah...
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Paleo Shepard’s Pie (with purple sweet potatoes)
I know I am a terrible, terrible blogger! It’s been over a week!! Needless to say I have been pretty busy with my wedding planning and Ausitin and I are in the beginning stages of buying a house. Yeah...
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Butternut Squash and Chicken Curry over Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Did someone say squash!?!?!? Seriously way too excited for fall for that sole reason. Regardless of how long the title of this recipe was, it sure was tasty! To tell you the truth, I thought it up...
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Oven Roasted Romanesco
I love when I see a new, interesting vegetable in the grocery store. I also consider it perfectly normal to drive to a town 40 minutes away so I can go to Wegmans (a fancy foodie grocery store in...
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21 Day Sugar Detox Recipes
I thought I’d share some of the awesome food that I’ve been eating this week due to Diane Sanfilippo and her new book 21 Day Sugar Detox. I’ve been sharing some on Instagram and people seem interested...
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Since when is being healthy unhealthy?
I’ve been thinking about writing this post ever since I read Becky at Olives and Wine’s post last week about intuitive eating not working for her. I’m not really sure how to word it.I also thought it...
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Curry Shrimp Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo. Olive Garden. OMG. I used to work there, and I distinctly remember during my 1/2 hour breaks consuming an entire meal of bread sticks, salad, soup and seafood alfredo. I can’t...
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A week’s worth of Paleo meals
Happy President’s Day! Hope you are enjoying your day (or week for me! Bahaaahahahhaa the joys of being a teacher) off if you have one. I also hope that you watched my first, really embarrassing, cut...
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3 ideas for easy, healthy weekend breakfasts
Imagine this: waking leisurely without an alarm. Strolling downstairs and brewing a fresh cup of coffee and sipping it while casually reading blogs and waking up. Stretching, doing some yoga and a...
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Coconut What? A Guide to Coconut Products
Coconut butter? Oil? Aminos? Flour? Are you having trouble keeping them all straight?!?! I sure did when I first started cooking. I had no idea what the difference between coconut oil and coconut...
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“Chicken Parm” Stuffed Summer Squash
Yup, you guessed it that most of my recipes for the time being will include: 1) Squash and 2) Chicken I have to think of some way to utilize the fresh food I am growing and raising! Next year I have...
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What I ate Wednesday- Paleo Cookie Dough Bites
I thought I’d join the party hosted by Jenn to share what I ate on Wednesday Tuesday this week. Back to school means back to a routine…meaning I’m not around the house all day with the temptation to...
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10 easy whole food swaps to eat healthier
So I figured out my daily eats week after week are kind of boring………I basically eat the same thing for lunch every day and my breakfasts have stayed the same so today for WIAW (thanks to Jenn for...
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How to roast my favorite vegetables
Whenever someone says that they don’t like vegetables, my first thought is that they are probably cooking them in an unappetizing manner. Growing up the only vegetables I can remember eating were...
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7 things I’m willing to give up in order to buy quality food
When introducing people to the “whole foods” lifestyle, one of the first reactions is regarding how expensive it must be to eat this way. I agree. And I am one of the cheapest, money saving people you...
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