In my Pinterest browsing the other day I came across a pin that claimed to be a list of 100 Healthy Snack Ideas. I was massively disappointed when I clicked on the link only to find over a third of the items to involve unhealthy processed junk with lots of low-fat this and that, and … [Read more...] about 100 Healthy Snack Ideas (Real-Food Style!)
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Amazing Irish Beef Stew (with Instant Pot instructions)
I ordered stewing beef from the ranch a while back, and in my freezer it sat. Inspirationless. Until one cool summer day (because yes, I live in the Canadian Prairies, and sometimes it's cold in July. Like sweaters and jeans cold. For real...) a craving for beef stew popped into my … [Read more...] about Amazing Irish Beef Stew (with Instant Pot instructions)
Why I Eat a High-Fat Diet (And Why I Think You Should Too)
I weigh about five pounds more than when I got married, eight years ago, and I have been pregnant and given birth twice (gaining about 50lbs each time). I was (and currently am) as slim as I could possibly have been without veering off into that "unhealthy" look. To be clear: I do NOT … [Read more...] about Why I Eat a High-Fat Diet (And Why I Think You Should Too)
Baked Salmon with Roasted Red Peppers and Brie
Last night's "make-it-up-as-you-go" adventure was a resounding success. Baked wild salmon with roasted red peppers and brie, served with caramelized onions and mushrooms, steamed peas, garlic spaghetti squash, and oven-roasted asparagus. I am someone who very much is in love with … [Read more...] about Baked Salmon with Roasted Red Peppers and Brie
A GAPS Update: Whereby We Confess That We Sorta Fell Off the Wagon
It happened fast. We had been on GAPS for about 2.5 months, and then BAM! It hit us like a mack truck. The cravings, the inability to resist, the belief that it would be so worth it.... The last couple of weeks have been… guilt-inducing. A few weeks ago, we had tea with our landlady … [Read more...] about A GAPS Update: Whereby We Confess That We Sorta Fell Off the Wagon
Our GAPS Diet Journey: First Month Complete!
It seems that everyone (and their mother) has been asking me about how the diet is going. It’s actually been quite interesting having conversations with so many people who are interested in the concepts of the GAPS Diet, and who are more and more convinced that diet and health are … [Read more...] about Our GAPS Diet Journey: First Month Complete!
GAPS: A Photographic Journey
I'm finding it difficult to find the time to write a full "update on how it's going" post with regard to our journey on the GAPS Diet (though I'll be doing one in the next few days as we come up to the one-month mark). I do, however, love having my trusty little Nikon D60 close at … [Read more...] about GAPS: A Photographic Journey
GAPS and Hospitality: Are They Compatible?
Since I first began thinking about doing the GAPS Diet for our family, I've often been asked what I would do with the issue of hospitality. When you are on a very restrictive diet, is there a place for hospitality anymore? What would I serve people? Soup and boiled eggs? What would I … [Read more...] about GAPS and Hospitality: Are They Compatible?
GAPS Intro Diet, Day 4: Surviving Die-Off
It's day four of our family being on the GAP Diet (Intro). I can honestly say it's been a bit tumultuous. I was ill-prepared for the amount of die-off (where the bad bacteria that is overgrown in your gut begins to starve and die off) that would occur. I think I way underestimated … [Read more...] about GAPS Intro Diet, Day 4: Surviving Die-Off
