Cranberry Fig Collagen Protein Bars (Paleo, AIP)

    I’m not a big supplement taker. One because I can’t remember to take them for longer than two weeks, two because they are usually expensive to buy high quality ones, and three because it’s hard to tell if they’re working.   There have been a few during my pregnancy that I can tell are […]

Paleo Austin Restaurant Guide

  In the Paleo community, Austin has become known as a mecca for primal livers. I’ve been here for about 9 months now and while there is a solid group of Paleo-ites around town, there’s a much larger population of foodies, vegans, and Standard American Diet eaters. I haven’t found it THAT much easier to eat out […]

Sweet & Sour Thai Turkey Meatballs (Paleo, AIP)

    Have you cooked with tamarind paste before? It’s pretty new to me, since I bought it when I was cooking my way through Paleo Takeout (which has an amazing AIP modification guide here) by The Domestic Man. I’m almost a year late to the game on that book, but we share the same […]

Parsnip & Pancetta Chowder with Crispy Leeks (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

    Today was all about resting, relaxing, and taking care of my body. I’m not very good at relaxing for extended periods of time (30 minutes is good, right?). I thought more than once, “Man, this is boring” and “Ugh, I want to go exercise, it’s been 3 days!” But I knew it’s what I […]

Instant Pot Maple Bacon Balsamic Pulled Pork (Paleo, AIP)

maple bacon balsamic pulled pork

  I made a big, well big to me, announcement on social media yesterday! If you’ve been following G&E from its inception in 2014, you’ll have noticed I have written a few articles on fertility (or infertility as was my case) with autoimmune disease. I struggled with this issue for my entire 20’s (I’ll be […]

Smoked Clam Linguine (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

    February is a month where you can & should show off your new-found or well-seasoned cooking skills for loved ones. Complex flavors, creamy pasta, AND a nutrient-dense outcome may seem like the enigma of the  paleo autoimmune protocol, but I have solved that puzzle for you!     Check out my Smoked Clam […]

Meatballs in Sticky Peach Sauce (Paleo, AIP)

    January’s recipe contribution for my monthly post over at Autoimmune Paleo is going to take you right outta the winter blues! Meatballs made from ground beef and pork and mixed with savory herbs and naturally sweet no-sugar-added peach preserves then caramelized in a homemade sticky sauce sweetened only with a few dates!? Sign […]

Paleo Vaca Frita (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

paleo vaca frita

    Cuban food is up there for me for some of my favorite flavors. Maybe it’s because I grew up in Florida, or maybe it’s because they love their meat and rice just like I do. Either way I couldn’t wait to take my husband to my hometown’s best Cuban restaurant which is only […]

AIP Maple Caramel Chews & Maple Caramel Fudge

Chewy soft dairy-free caramels with just a few ingredients!? Try these AIP, Paleo and Vegan Caramel Chews next time you’re craving this classic!     I have been craving Sucre a La Creme lately but it is incredibly difficult to achieve it’s texture without butter, white sugar, and real cream. Instead, I decided to make […]

Butternut Rice with Beef and Nut-Free Basil Pesto (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

beef butternut pesto

  This Beef and Butternut Rice with Basil Pesto is an interesting twist on grain-free pesto and rice. Shredded butternut makes for a low-carb option for traditional rice and when paired with a delicious dairy-free pesto, you’re going to look forward to leftovers! Paleo, Whole30 and AIP!   I’m always looking for easy one-bowl weeknight […]