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Paleo, Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized, Whole30

We Are What We Absorb

October 1, 2019 / 1 Comment

Well HELLOOOOOOOOO!! I am thrilled to be back after quite the hiatus. Needless to say, it's been a long time since there's been anything new in this little corner of the internet and I can say with absolute sincerity that I have missed this blog being a part of my life tremendously. There have been many reasons for this interlude including the fact that this spring/summer involved a decent amount of work and fun travel, finishing up the home renovations, and officially starting my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program! I have clearly been interested in the topic for ages at this point (and had actually already read a considerable amount…

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (A Lesson on Repeat) and a Whole30 Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Puree Dinner
May 3, 2018

Balance is NOT Key (for me at least!) + a Whole30 Stone Fruit and Blackened Chicken Salad
June 1, 2018

Well Worth the Effort :: Developing Grit and Healthy Habits and a Whole30 Chicken Parmesan
April 6, 2018
Dinner, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Shifting Perspectives and Whole30 Chicken Piccata

May 3, 2019 / No Comments

"What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” C.S. Lewis, The Magicians Nephew

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What in the World is a Whole30 (and More Importantly – Why Would Anyone Choose to Do One)?
March 1, 2018

The Profound Impact of Others and Paleo Fish Tacos
September 6, 2017

Energy Boosters: Sunshine, Tackling Nagging Tasks, and Whole30 Swordfish with Pistachio Gremolata
February 15, 2018
Dinner, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Considering the Paradoxical While Enjoying Whole30 Taco Stuffed Potatoes

April 16, 2019 / No Comments

"Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better." Flannery O'Connor I consistently struggle with knowing when to accept something about myself as opposed to when to push myself a little harder. As a general rule, I fail to accept pretty much anything as immutable and tend to be somewhat self-critical. Over the past few years in particular, I have spent considerable time discovering the value of knowing myself better in order to build a life structured upon my own nature rather than fighting against it. And in many ways this has allowed me to better understand what I really like or want and to care less about what…

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Thinking Creatively About Creativity and a Whole30 Salmon on Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Vinaigrette
May 16, 2018

Act the Way We Want to Feel (and Whole30 Chicken with Almond Butter Satay Dipping Sauce and Coconut Cauliflower Rice)
November 30, 2017

Mediterranean Memories and Inspired Simple Salmon Sheet Pan Recipe
August 30, 2017
Dessert, Paleo, Recipes, Snacks, Treats, Uncategorized, Vegan, Whole30

Three Ingredient Paleo Cherry Pie Bars

February 14, 2019 / No Comments

I vastly underestimated how much I would LOVE being a homeowner. As someone who tends to take commitments pretty seriously, owning a home has always been one which sounded a bit overwhelming. Yes, although I realize that homes can always be sold and you can still move if you ever wanted to or needed to - it still seemed like a scary commitment. However, after we have been living here for about a month and a half, we have been hard at work making upgrades to the house and it has been tremendously rewarding and fun. I now totally get everyone's obsession with all things HGTV,

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Taking Advantage of Temporal Landmarks and Enjoying Paleo Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
December 21, 2018

Choosing the Bigger Life :: A Second Dog and Paleo Almond Butter Blender Muffins
February 27, 2018

The Benefits of Reading Fiction and Dark Chocolate Paleo Granola
July 31, 2018
Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

1 Percent and Whole30 Tuna Tapenade

January 29, 2019 / No Comments

We are officially homeowners now! And we celebrated with a big home improvement and décor shopping trip with my sister and her boyfriend over the weekend after attending the Detroit Auto Show the day before. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE looking at (and who am I kidding - buying) home styling things, but often struggle to just get started in the decision making process. It feels like such a commitment to pick bedding, a new light fixture, a paint color, or… pretty much anything! The possibilities so quickly seem to go from endless to narrow with one decision on a "statement" item. Anyway, this time around I was actually quite pleased with…

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Leveraging the Familiarity Principle :: Basil Artichoke Chicken Butternut Squash Pasta with Cauliflower Alfredo
August 16, 2017

Considering “What Went Well” and a Whole30 Blackened Tilapia with Cherry Salsa
June 28, 2018

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? (and a Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Peach Salad)
October 19, 2018
Breakfast, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Gaining Perspective over Spitjack Sweet Potato Toast

January 25, 2019 / No Comments

It has already been SIX weeks since we left Cork. With a week on the Queen Mary 2, a week in Providence visiting my in laws, Christmas, unpacking and reconnecting with family, and this week in Boston for work – we’ve been so busy that it’s nearly impossible to believe that that much time has already passed. I really don’t know if I am even fully aware of the fact that this isn’t something temporary yet, but I do know it feels bittersweet. I’m so excited to be here with my family, in our new home (which we officially close on today! Although thankfully we’ve been living here already), and…

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Learning to Reframe (Because Words Matter!) and a Whole30 Breakfast Sausage and Gravy
March 22, 2018

Overcoming the WTH Effect with a Whole30 Smoked Salmon Stack on Sweet Potato Toast
July 5, 2018

Stress-Free Buffalo Egg Muffins
October 23, 2017
Dinner, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Whole30 Swordfish Salmoriglio and the Good Kind of Comparison

January 15, 2019 / No Comments

Being back in my hometown after so many years is very strange. While some of the streets, stores, and faces are of course familiar, there has been A LOT which has changed. The city has definitely been in growth mode over the past 10+ years and my once or twice annual pilgrimages hardly gave me the opportunity to see all that was new each year, not to mention the cumulative effect. Everything is familiar, but little is the same. Grand Rapids is all grown up now. And although I kind

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Foundational Habits Part Three: How What We Eat Affects Everything Else
September 25, 2018

Stress-Free Buffalo Egg Muffins
October 23, 2017

Distinguishing Between Resolutions and Goals :: Whole30 Hazelnut Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce
January 5, 2018
Paleo, Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized, Whole30

Identifying “Hot Points” and Perfecting Whole30 Pomme Anna

January 10, 2019 / 1 Comment

Transitions are tough. I am so excited to be back in Michigan, close to family and working on our new home, however, I am still working on feeling settled. Of course there are still boxes to be unpacked and renovation projects which will just take time, but moreover I feel a bit dazed and transient. But I do know that we'll get there. In the meantime, my biggest challenge proves to be remaining calm. I hate clutter, mess, and an unsettled routine. And although I find it relatively manageable to maintain my regular healthy habits when it comes to eating and exercise, I often struggle to maintain a positive outlook…

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Three Ingredient Paleo Cherry Pie Bars
February 14, 2019

Knowing When It’s Worth It and a Whole30 Chicken Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing
August 17, 2018

The Flex in the City September Studio Whole30 and a Salmon Summer Salad
August 9, 2018
Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Uncategorized, Whole30

Future Discounting :: Why Getting Started is the Hardest Part

January 8, 2019 / No Comments

For me, and many others as I understand it, getting started really is half the battle. Whether it's due to perfectionistic tendencies and anxiety about making a wrong first step (me) or some other variety of procrastination, just getting going can be a big hurdle to overcome. I have written a few times (here and here) about what is referred to as "tomorrow" logic or our tendency to discount what we do today because we are going to do XYZ tomorrow. When we think about our future selves, we typically see them as more virtuous and superior to who and what we are today, which t

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Heuristics and Healthy Fish and Chips
November 2, 2017

Willpower and a Whole30 “Mac and Cheese” Casserole
August 31, 2018

Push Yourself! Taking on a Challenge Builds Self-Efficacy :: Whole30 Burgers with Sundried Tomato and Basil Artichoke Sauce
June 13, 2018
Lunch, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Uncategorized, Whole30

My 19 for 2019! And a Whole30 Salmon and Brussel Sprouts Salad with Lemon Cashew Dressing

January 1, 2019 / No Comments

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! As one of thosetypes of people who always loves any chance for a fresh start, I especially love a brand new year and usually try to capitalize on the psychological advantages that the blank slate provides. And in light of all that's going on this year with the big move back across the pond, becoming homeowners and settling into life in Grand Rapids - it feels like this year is especially turbocharged! However, although I am a resolutions and habit fanatic, I know that many others are decidedly not. And because there are as many different perspectives on goal setting and resolutions as there are individuals out…

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Be Consistent – Those Small Steps Add Up :: Whole30 Chicken Pesto Pasta
January 30, 2018

Silly Questions and Whole30 Spaghetti Puttanesca
November 10, 2017

Spring Cleaning and a Paleo Enchilada Casserole
April 4, 2019

Hi! I’m Miranda and I am beyond excited to have a platform to share my passion for cooking real (but still delicious) foods, enthusiasm for all things barre, and thoughts and ideas on a building a more healthy, holistic, and happy lifestyle. I am a Christian, a wife, a puppy mom, a nutritional therapy practitioner (NTP) in training, and a barre and Pilates instructor who recently became a homeowner back home after living as an expat in Ireland for a few years. Aside from getting sweaty working out and experimenting in the kitchen, I love to read, write, learn, travel, and spend time with friends and family.