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Dairy-free, refined sugar-free paleo eggnog made with coconut milk, almond milk, coconut sugar, egg yolks, and pure maple syrup – a delicious, creamy festive beverage perfect for enjoying at your Christmas gatherings. This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. I distinctly remember the first time I tried eggnog.  I couldn’t have been older than 5. …

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Roasted spaghetti squash with homemade broccoli pumpkin seed pesto makes for a light yet filling and nutritious low-carb vegetarian dinner – Add your favorite animal protein to make it even more filling and well-balanced. While from where I stand, spaghetti squash bears zero resemblance to actual spaghetti, it still makes for a comforting meal during …

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Begin your day with a well-balanced breakfast that’s packed with vitamins and protein. This post discusses my go-to method for creating the ultimate healthy breakfast bowls for a nutritious  way to jump-start your day. This post is sponsored by Rojo’s Salsa. How was your Thanksgiving, your Black Friday, and how’s that Cyber Monday going so far?  …

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Howdy! I know, I know, you’re probably buried in Thanksgiving leftovers and/or have no desire to think about, much less eat, food; however, we have our weekly meal plan for you nonetheless!  It’s bitchin’! It’s rad! Even if you can’t prepare it this week, you can save it for a different week.  What we have here: …

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This week’s healthy meal plan includes a veggie-packed omelette, stuffed shells, butternut squash chili, sweet potato soup, and a goat cheese strata. Be sure to print out the grocery list to make shopping for this week’s meals a breeze! Hollaaaa! What’s new in your neck of the woods? How about some random tiddily bits? This week, …

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20 healthy holiday side dishes, perfect for sharing with friends and family who either have food intolerances or restrictions, or simply enjoy eating clean! With Thanksgiving coming up next week, and Christmas around the corner as well, I thought we could pause the recipes and focus some attention on fresh and funky Thanksgiving side dishes. …

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  Weekend, weekend weekend end! <- a free little Saturday ditty for you. Yeeer welcome. What’s up this weekend?  I’ll be working on some recipes I wasn’t able to get to during the week, but no bother – they’re of the comforting//carb varietal, which always puts a smile on this ginger’s face. Other than cooking …

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Oh hey, remember that trip I took to Cordova, Alaska I took in early September? To hang with Copper River Salmon? I have more infos and photos to share with you! If this is the first you’ve heard of the trip, I encourage you to pause and read Part One of my trip recap, as it’s …

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Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing) made healthy with Indian-spiced lentils, quinoa, parsnips, toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, and more! A healthful side dish for your holiday gatherings. This post is sponsored by Pacific Foods. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I’m sure those of you who are preparing or contributing to a feast this year are already …

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Creamy, naturally sweet kabocha squash casserole with gluten-free walnut topping – a marvelous dish to share with friends and family during the holidays.  This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. Kabocha is my soul squash. Have you familiarized yourself with it yet? I’m not even sure I can adequately describe it in words. It’s very …

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Remember, remember the fifth of November…. ^Movie reference anyone? Spoiler alert: it’s from V for Vendetta….which, if you haven’t seen that movie, I recommend you drop every single thing you’ve got going on this very second, and figure out how to get it on your TV set. It’s one of my all-time favorite movies. Natalie …

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Get ready for Thanksgiving by planning your turkey feast! This post provides tips on how to roast turkey for the most mouth-watering result, as well as tips on putting together a successful Thanksgiving feast.  This post is sponsored by Diestel Turkey. A few weeks ago, I spent a rainy Sunday preparing a Thanksgiving feast, complete with …

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