Grain/Dairy Free Lemon & Raspberry Pancakes W/Coconut Cream

{Chapter II}






I wanna fit in to the perfect space,
feel natural and safe in a volatile place.
And I wanna grow old without the pain,
give my body back to the earth and not complain.




~The Avett Brothers



I still have nightmares; It's amazing how pain has a way of haunting you, even after it's gone. Its imprint lingers like the scent of a strong perfume, clinging to every

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Spicy Cocoa Roasted Carrots

My kids say that chocolate goes with everything... chocolate and fruit, chocolate and cheese, chocolate and bacon (uhhhh...yes please!). So I decided to really put that theory to the test: Ok boys, how about....Chocolate and Carrots?



Take a little cocoa, some coriander powder (for depth), some cinnamon and a pinch of ancho chile powder (for a little extra kick)....and what do you

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Meyer Lemon Cream Tart (Grain/Dairy Free)

You might be wondering what the 'Eat Food' Paleo Round UP is all about! Well, it's this awesome gathering of the minds cooks, brought to you by the amazing Stacy from Paleo Parents. On February 10th, Stacy will be posing an incredible list of healthy recipes links from some of the most talented blogging cooks out there. It's gonna be a one stop Valentines Extravaganza that you won't

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Cherry & Pecan Brussel Sprouts With A Tarragon & Madeira Wine Reduction (GAPS, Paleo Options, Vegan)

If you happen to be one of those people who automatically turns your nose up at the mere mention of Brussels sprouts...prepare to be charmed! These are not the bitter, soggy, overcooked Brussels sprouts that your grandma used to make (no offense to grandma intended...I mean, I like them so mine must have done something right).



Here again, you may notice the continued obsession

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Cocoa Cherry Biscuits W/ Meyer Lemon Marmalade (Grain & Dairy Free)

Ah Valentine's: It's blissfully edging it's way closer. I can feel it's pull, like gravity; irresistible....drawing me in. If Christmas is all 'sugar plums dancing in my head', then Valentines is all chocolate, cherries and Meyer lemons dancing pretty much everywhere. In the past, I was all about the chocolate and cherries. Somehow lately though, Meyer lemons have taken up permanent

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The Confessions Of A Valentine Junkie

Confession #1

I was the girl in grade school who romantically envisioned that her carefully decorated, home made paper bag Valentine holder would be brimming full of sweet somethings from admirers...secret and known, teachers, friends and the like. Alas, as fate would have it, there was no bag small enough to make mine seem full.



Confession #2

I was the day-dreaming high

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Raspberry White Tea & Peach Rooibos Jams

Guest Post On Mommypotamus!



Heather over at Mommypotamus, has invited me to come share a recipe on her blog. So head on over to Mommypotamus to check out some of these amazing pectin free, honey sweetened jam recipes, sweetened with fruit and honey. There's also a few ideas for valentine gifts. Get the recipe HERE



While your over there, you should take a look around. Heather has an

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Peppered Lamb Breakfast Sausage

This is a simple yet flavorful breakfast sausage recipe. Best of all it's fresh and free of additives or chemicals. Try it alone or thrown into your morning omelette I also like to eat it crumpled over a nice wild field salad . Enjoy!









Peppered Lamb Breakfast Sausage






Ingredients:



1 1/2 pounds ground organic lamb meat


1 tsp teaspoons coarse sea salt

1/2 tsp teaspoons

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Apple, Pecan & Bacon Butternut Squash Hash(Gaps/Paleo/Vegan options)

Apple, Pecan &Bacon Butternut Squash Hash



Ingredients:



About 2 cups diced butternut squash (fresh not frozen)



1 cup diced tart apples (about 1 large apple, use Granny Smiths for 21DSD)

4-5 strips Bacon

1/4 cup or more chopped green onions


1/2 tsp coarse ground salt (or to taste)






fresh cracked pepper to taste





Method:


Preheat the oven to broil (you can skip the

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Rosemary Spaghetti Squash Egg Nests (GAPS, Paleo)

This is one of our family FAVORITES. It's as though, when I make this I can do no wrong! They are pretty easy to make and well worth the effort for a special occasion breakfast. Which apparently means, everyday in my house. We make these at least once a week.








Rosemary Spaghetti Squash Egg Nests













Ingredients:













3 cups lightly packed cooked spaghetti squash (

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Honey Candied Citrus Peel (GAPS)

Candied citrus peel is one of my favorite, extravagant treats. It's sweet, chewy and full of citrusy goodness. In this recipe the citrus peel is first boiled in purified water. This makes it soft and ready to soak in the sweet honey syrup. After boiling, the peel is then simmered in a water/honey mixture, till the syrup becomes a wonderful gooey mess. Then the peels are coated in powdered

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