Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing you a very happy and filling Thanksgiving from the farm! 

x vanessa 

Holiday Gift Guide: Cooking Aficionado

OMG Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I’m currently at my family’s farm in the middle of nowhere Kansas enjoying some quality family time. Compared to California it is freezing here! Thankfully I’ve been stowed away in the kitchen attempting to keep warm.

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Hearty Paleo Braised Short Ribs

After seeing lots of recipes for braised meats, I really wanted to give it a try. I had my heart set on oxtail, but I couldn’t find any in stock so I settled for short-ribs. Well I’m glad I had to settled because this was one of my favorite beef dishes I’ve ever made.

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Paleo Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

I’m in Thanksgiving countdown mode. Since I was little I’ve spent almost every Thanksgiving on my family’s farm. Both my parents grew up on farms in rural Kansas. Now four generations gather at my mom’s childhood farm to celebrate. While cooking for a large crowd is a little daunting, I’m ready for the challenge.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Paleo Newbie

Yea it is gift buying season! I love buying other people presents. I take forever attempting to pick out the perfect present. I went through a very long DIY phase. I’m not sure how much my family enjoyed their homemade gifts.

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Paleo Gingerbread Chia Pudding

After going without cable for more than a year, TV is back in my life. I have no clue what days the shows I actually watch are even on, so most of the time I end up watching them on-demand. There is one channel that constantly airs “quality” television. The Food Network.

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Paleo Indian Spiced Roasted Chicken

This weekend I attended my first book club meet up. Now this might not sound like everyone’s cup of tea, but it is right up my alley. Next to cooking I love reading. I set a New Year’s Resolution to read 100 books in 2013.

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Paleo Parsnip-Apple Latkes with Smoked Salmon

Who loves brunch? I absolutely love brunch. It is the best of both worlds. Breakfast and lunch together. I used to be plagued with the decision between sweet and savory at restaurants. Now I tend toward savory when eating out because it is easy to order paleo-friendly savory dishes.

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Paleo Sweet Pomegranate Chicken

I love a good chicken recipe. While chicken might not be the most alluring meat, it is arguably one of the most versatile. With a simple glaze or marinade you can take chicken from spicy to sweet to savory. This recipe shines by being a little bit of everything.

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Paleo Fried Apples with Whiskey Caramel Sauce and Coconut Cream

Thank goodness for apple season! I’m super bummed I didn’t get to go apple picking this year. In fact I’ve never gone apple picking, but I was really pumped to go this year.

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Paleo Caramelized Onion and Bacon Purple Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving is only a couple short weeks away! This year I want to mix up the standard Thanksgiving sides. I was stoked when I came across these little purple potatoes at my local grocery store. I did a little research and from what I’ve found purple potatoes stem from the sweet potato family.

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Paleo Apple Cider Squash Soup

Torrential downpours didn’t stop me from finally seeing Gravity. After weeks on my to-watch list, I finally caved to the 3D ticket price. Final thoughts: I really liked it, but I didn’t love it. This could be because I saw Captain Phillips first and was completely blown away.

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Paleo Apple Skillet Cookie Cake with Coffee Caramel Sauce

Last night I asked people on Instagram if I should try a new workout such as crossfit or barre3. I loved the response so I thought I would open up the discussion here. Until this summer, I attended Moksha hot yoga classes 3-4 times a week.Read more »

Simply Roasted Chicken and Fall Veggies

Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing color, and the temperature is dropping. I’m a huge baby when it is cold out. All I want to do is staying inside and snuggle under a blanket. With the changing seasons, I love staying inside and cooking up a hearty dinner.

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