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Hold the Carbs, Just the {Almond Flour} Bagels
Too many people look at the holes in their life and miss the glorious bagel right in front of them. I, on the other hand, am a glass half full kinda gal, an opportunistic who doesn’t skip a beat when there’s a bagel to be eaten. Especially when it’s a gluten-free, whole food based option that is lower in carbs and tastes just as good as the OG! Now I’m no New Yorker, so I know that’s high praise, but I’m willing to stick my neck out for this recipe – or at least stick out a hand if you’re going to pass on these almond flour bagels. You didn’t come here to pass on bagels though, did you? Let’s get to baking your favorite version be it plain, cinnamon raisin or everyone’s favorite – the everything bagel.
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Baking Away the Social Anxiety
Baking: not cancelled. Birthdays: not cancelled. Time with loved ones: not cancelled. It’s times like this we need to celebrate what we have…and see the bright side of social distancing – more time to spend with our families, forced rest and relaxation and an opportunity to get creative with some good old-fashioned homemade fun. Can baking rid the crazies? Deliciously likely. Can a backyard “camping trip” replace spring break plans? You’d be surprised. And can working from home mean spa day every day? Sign me up. These are weird times, but we can make muffins out of mayhem. And that’s exactly what I did with these 5-ingredient Apple Muffins that are as good for humans as they are for pups (including my bulldog, who celebrated his 7th birthday yesterday)! Read on for the recipe and for tips on how to thrive in the new social dystopia.
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So Matcha Love
Spotted: pot of gold. Leprechaun: not included.
Making my own luck this morning with this COCONUT MATCHA CHIA PUDDING topped with coconut cream and a sprinkle of nature’s gold – aka bee pollen. I’m escaping the Irish invasion in Chicago today for St. Patrick’s Day, but couldn’t help but cheers the day with something green. Also celebrating a lot of luck (ie hard work) that’s recently paid off with some exciting news on the job and life front to come soon! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this Keto, Paleo and Whole30-friendly treat!
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Whole30 Reflections
Okay, okay so I said my last post was the “Final Frontier” for Whole30, but I couldn’t help but bask in the glow for one last post on Day 28. Because on Day 28 I’m feeling…pretty great. Sure, it was one helluva rollercoaster (even the second time around), but I’m feeling high as a kite with the end in sight. Also….I’ve apparently turned into Dr. Seuss. I’ll spare you any more rhymes, but I do have a few more recipes up my sleeve, including green (deviled) eggs! Read on for a flurry of new recipes and some final reflections on Whole30.
Food, Fitness, Fashion and my Furbaby
