One of the places we MUST stop at whenever we go to Austin, TX is Picnik. They have a knack for making some amazingly creative and tasty blended coffee options (not to mention the most deadly delicious blondies ever conceived). They start with the idea of bulletproof-style coffee but in a blended variation. So really…
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Summer is upon us, and that means pool parties, backyard BBQs and many holiday shindigs. And what says summer better than Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes?! That’s right! One of the best beverages made into a delicious handheld cup of cake. Also this one is sure to please a crowd of any age. What makes it special is…
Pavlova
Have you ever heard of a Pavlova? I sure hadn’t until my good friend Leslie brought one to our Dancing with the Stars/Bachelor nights as her contribution to the potluck spread. Nothing goes better together than friends, reality tv shows and food! It’s one of the things I miss most about our life in LA….
Review: Clean Eating With A Dirty Mind | White Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters
When you go Paleo, there are so many things you might have a hard time leaving behind – mainly those that fall into the ‘decadent’ category. From salty favorites to sweet delights, there are many temptations, comfort foods and old favorites that we all miss dearly. That’s where someone who is part mad genius, part…
Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake
This Flourless Chocolate Cake has been in the works in the Pastured Test Kitchen for quite some time now. It started back several years ago when at my cousin’s birthday party in LA, she served this delicious flourless cake! Then there was another LA family get-together, and that cake was served again! Upon about the…
Review: My Paleo Patisserie | Pistachio Ice Cream with Waffle Cones
When transitioning to a grain-free lifestyle, finding replacements for certain foods can be tough. Gluten makes pizza crust chewy, breads fluffy and grain-free flours aren’t the easiest to just swap out. Learning to make grain-free treats takes time and patience as your raw ingredients react differently than traditional grain flours. I’ve always said baking is…
Review ~ Paleo By Season | Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
We first met Pete & Sarah Servold at a Balanced Bites seminar in our old gym back in early 2013. Diane had brought them up to cater the event, and Sean and I immediately hit it off with the Pete’s Paleo team. One bite of the bacon, and you’re in love. Pete’s background as a…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
In case you didn’t know, I have a pretty big sweet tooth. And ice cream? Yeah, it’s my weakness. I love dark chocolate and all, but to me ice cream is hard to pass up when I’m craving something sweet. Another go-to has to be Cappello’s Slice & Bake Cookie Dough from Primal Palate’s recipe….
Review: Dairy-Free Ice Cream | Butter Pecan Ice Cream
When Sean and I heard our friend Kelly Brozyna (aka The Spunky Coconut) was writing a paleo ice cream book, we got really really REALLY excited. We both love ice cream – a lot. Indulging in the creamy goodness probably too often, and sometimes not feeling so great after (we both can handle dairy fine,…
Review: The Paleo Kitchen | Gingersnap Pumpkin Butter Cookie Sandwiches
When our good friend George of Civilized Caveman told us he was working on a cookbook, we – like the rest of you – said ‘it’s about time!’. And when he told us this book would be a collaboration with Juli of PaleOMG we knew it this book would be HUGE. Combining the talents of…