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That’s The Way The Muffin Crumbles

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^^ Remember when I used to crumble muffins on all things?! I totally forgot about this technique until I had some pumpkin muffins on hand and muscle memory had me recreating the crumbled muffin bowl. I am testing some recipes for an upcoming post, and suddenly got the strongest craving for fall when the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon wafted through my house! I haven’t been good about meal planning and prepping in several months. But with so many activities going on this summer, we are coming home hungry and not wanting to cook a meal from scratch. So per this morning’s post , I took an hour after lunch yesterday to prep our meals for the rest of the week. I hope my cutting board stays in the cabinet for the rest of the week! I had this salad for lunch – romaine, dill havarti, red peppers, jalapeños and tuna salad that Thomas made. Plus a drizzle of Mazen’s Supper Club salad dressing. Thomas and I had soccer last night – a huge win for the orange team! I wish I could play soccer

8 Primal Grilling Tips and Techniques

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First off, let’s settle one thing right away. Grilling is not the same as barbecuing. Barbecue means big cuts of meat cooked low and slow. Depending on the animal, it can be an all-day affair with hours of preparation and plenty of leisure. In other words, it’s an actual event. With the time and labor intensity, barbecuing (as Michael Pollan put it so well recently) is the stuff of primal ritual, the site of social cohesion in our evolutionary story. Grilling, on the other hand, offers the smoke and fire experience without the bigger doings. While not as idyllic a prospect, it’s convenient. It means throwing a steak on the grill after work and eating it 20 minutes later. That’s the beauty of grilling. It’s relatively quick, requires very little clean up, and let’s you kick back outdoors while cooking dinner. In order to relax, however, it’s good to be confident that dinner won’t go up in flames. Luckily, what separates someone who burns dinner from a real grill master is simply pra

Gettin’ Reflectional On Intentional

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Remember my Word of the Year post from January? I figured that since we are halfway through 2017, I should check in with how this word is manifesting in my life. In most areas, I feel on top of things and that I am making choices that align with my values and goals. With the blog,  I’ve been writing from my heart each day instead of planning more evergreen posts in advance. I’ve also added in some new tools that are helping me stay focused on the business side. With my relationships, I am focusing on kindness, compassion, quality time, and fun. With my spending, I have been smart and am saving more than ever. ( YNAB is to thank!) With my  home, systems are in place that are keeping the clutter down and the household running smoothly. No crazy runs to Target so far! (Well, maybe one ) But with my health ? I have been more reactionary than intentional. I can’t say I have been living my healthiest life. I’ve been eating whatever calls to me in the fridge instead of planning

Episode 369 – Christopher Kelly – Using Machine Learning For Health

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This week we have guest Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive here to talk with us about using machine learning to analyze health, functional medicine, diet, and more. Check it out! Download Episode Here (MP3) Website: http://ift.tt/1o52tEb Be sure to take the free assessment questionnaire: Click Here To Take The 7-Minute Assessment Click Here To Take The 7-Minute Assessment   Mike T. Nelson talks about metabolic flexibility (as Christopher mentioned in the podcast): Article: http://ift.tt/1SDjjJJ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gxvx2IF6KU     30 Day Guide to the Paleo Diet Want some extra help? Have you been trying Paleo for a while but have questions or aren’t sure what the right exercise program is for you? Or maybe you just want a 30-day meal plan and shopping list to make things easier? We’ve created a getting started guide to help you through your first 30 days. Buy the book   Don’t forget, Wired to Eat is now available! Amazon , Barnes &