Heather Schrader

The Paleo Kitchen: 3 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss this Book (Plus a Giveaway!)

June 12, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader5 Comments

In case you’ve been living under a rock lately, a new Paleo cookbook is out and we know it’s going to do very well. The Paleo Kitchen: Finding Primal Joy in Modern Cooking by Juli Bauer (of PaleOMG) and George Bryant (of Civilized Caveman Cooking) is an exciting new addition to the Paleo cookbook sphere. We’ve been enjoying reading and cooking through our advanced review copy. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, here’s my top three reasons why you should right now. (Plus, keep reading to the bottom for your chance to WIN a FREE COPY!)

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Strawberry-Mango Mint Tea

May 28, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader6 Comments

Summer is officially here, and for Memorial Day I made a subtly sweet iced tea that was just as beautiful as it was refreshing! This super simple Strawberry-Mango Mint Tea will have you wow’ing your friends and family at the next summer barbecue or pool party. You can make it the morning of for a light and bright beverage, or you can make it the day before for a sweeter, more developed fruity flavor.

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Hazelnut Pancakes

May 14, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader5 Comments

As a little girl, Sunday morning was a special time to cook waffles or pancakes with my dad before my older sister and mom would wake up and come into the kitchen for breakfast. I was the designated pancake flipper. As an adult, I didn’t often indulge in making pancakes for myself and since choosing to be grain-free with Brent, we have only attempted “paleo” pancakes a few times.

I don’t remember why we bought hazelnut flour; but lately it’s been calling to me. Sweet breads and baked goods have floated through my imagination. I settled on hazelnut pancakes because making pancakes takes me back to a simpler time, a time when it seemed like my sole purpose in life was to explore the world and smile. I hope these little hazelnut pancakes give you something to smile about, too.

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Bacon Egg Salad

May 7, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader6 Comments

Egg salad is another one of those dishes that I grew up uncertain about. I liked the idea of egg salad, but the ingredients–specifically, the mayo–always made me shiver. Store-bought mayo just grosses me out. Always has. Probably always will. This egg salad skips mayo (homemade or otherwise) all together and add bacon. Bacon makes everything better. We hope you enjoy it!

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Western Meatloaf

April 16, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader5 Comments

I did not like meatloaf as a kid. It was bland. It was dry. It was grayish brown and completely unappetizing. I needed a lot of ketchup to get it down; and I liked ketchup, but the experience wasn’t ever truly satisfying.

Then, a few weeks ago, Brent suggested we make a meatloaf. Thankfully, at this point in my life, I know there are a lot of foods that I didn’t like as a kid, that I love now. Plus, he didn’t want to make regular meatloaf. He wanted to make a meatloaf that reflected one of my favorite kinds of burgers: the western burger. Bacon, barbecue sauce, onion rings, yum.

This western meatloaf is savory, tangy, and super moist. I love it and I know you will, too!

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