It’s all About the Dough

We are well past the 1/2 way mark and it has been an amazing month so far. This October #unprocessed is fun and exciting, but definitely better with a partner. Yes, I get hangry when I have to roll out my own pizza dough and can’t just order delivery, but it’s so much better when … Continue reading →

5 Tips & Tricks for Going #Unprocessed

It’s the 2nd of October – have you joined the October Unprocessed challenge yet? If you’re having trouble, here are some tips and tricks to help you get started. 1. Figure out what to look for & what things mean. Most breads have bleached flour & sugar. Both are totally processed. Look for these and … Continue reading →

It’s Almost October – let’s get #Unprocessed!

I am so excited about the October Unprocessed Challenge. Never heard of it? Head over to eatingrules.com and get signed up! Basically – if you can’t make it in your kitchen – it doesn’t belong in your mouth. So this means that you have to read your labels!  Don’t know how they make “natural flavoring”? … Continue reading →

Food for Face

In 2009 I decided to put down the 100 calorie packs and settle for more natural and organic food options. Plus, fruits, veggies, and real, organic, ice cream just taste better. I decided it was time to do something similar with my skin care. Think about all the crap our skin soaks up, do you … Continue reading →

#Unprocessed October – lessons learned

For the past month I’ve gone unprocessed. Well… mostly unprocessed (the weekends were a bit lax). This means nothing that is overly processed and/or can’t be made in my kitchen. What this means in reality? No Sugar Less eating out A lot of recipes Over the past month – I have tried to make my own: … Continue reading →

Unprocessed October – domestic diva!

Wow – I have become quite the domestic diva over the past few weeks. I rarely cook and definitely don’t make much from scratch. Yesterday I made bread! Bread from scratch is not quick. So I was surprised to find this “make bread in 5 minutes” recipe. Of course, it’s not really in “5 minutes”. … Continue reading →

#Unprocessed October: A weekend of deliciousness!

What a weekend! G & I have decided to not be too strict on weekends – our social life just can’t handle it. Quite honestly, we go so hard during the week being unprocessed: trying new recipes, making things from scratch, debating ingredients – that when Saturday morning rols around, I just want to go … Continue reading →

#Unprocessed October Day 10: Ouch, Falling off the Wagon Hurts

I fell off the wagon. I knew I would – I couldn’t avoid it. I went to a conference for 4 days. I lived off of airport food, whatever the conference served for breakfast and lunch, and anything I could find for dinner. That’s right – no hand made tortillas, no simple grilled chicken, no … Continue reading →

October #Unprocessed – Day 2: the confession

I have a confession to make. I am sick of salad. Yesterday I ate no greens. That’s right – not a single one. Yesterday morning I didn’t even make my smoothie – I made oatmeal (oats and water – how boring) with loads of fruit. For lunch i intended to warm up a chicken breast and put … Continue reading →

October #Unprocessed – Day 1

It’s day 1 of the unprocessed food challenge. So far it has been hardest on my kitchen as I’ve been trying out some new recipes. Last night, in preparation, I made my amazingly delicious chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with maple syrup rather than sugar and very very dark chocolate (I think it was at least … Continue reading →