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We’re moving...again...This is the 4th move in 4 years and 7th in 11 years. One thing these moves always remind me is that with food, simple is ok. Simple is just fine! Simple is actually delicious!! . . The boxes marked “kitchen” definitely dominate our move, and with just about everything packed up, for dinner last night I made chicken thighs seasoned simply with what I had on hand and frozen asparagus in a pan with ghee. It took no time to put together, and more importantly, almost no thought (cause my brain is fried), and was really, really good. I saved half for breakfast and added leftover butternut squash for a quick meal before the movers arrived. . . If nothing else in the chaos right now, I’m thankful for this little “reset” and reminder that eating paleo/whole foods doesn’t need to include lots of fancy ingredients and be hard, complicated, stressful, Instagram-worthy, etc. Simple is as simple does, and it’s pretty darn delicious. . . #movingagain #paleoonthemove #paleo #realfood #dairyfree #glutenfree #easymeal #simplemeal #quickhealthymeal

Poolside paleo lunch on the go! Rainbow carrots from @lidlus in my @stasherbag (I think I got it at target...love it!); @epicbar of course; @paleovalley for double protein; and @seasnax (I buy the big family pack sheets and cut it into smaller squares). Just a quick fill up and then back into the pool cause it’s HOT! #poolside #paleo #paleotravel #paleolunch #onthego #paleosnacks #glutenfreesnacks #glutenfree #dairyfree #dairyfreesnacks

Pit stop in Fredericksburg, VA off of 95 for lunch at Mason-Dixon Cafe, which has a great gluten free menu, including chicken tenders, sweet potato tater tots, fries, buns, and even jicama fries!! I had a massive burger and gabi declared the gf nuggets the “best ever!” The sweet potato tots were good but I think dusted with sugar so too sweet for me. . . Based on the recommendation of a friend, we went across the street to Carl’s for the “best ever” soft serve for the kids. So far, we’re off to a great start this weekend! . . Thank you @masondixoncafe for offering so many great gluten free options! For the #lowcarb crowd they also have a #Keto designation on the menu. #paleo #glutenfree #glutenfreedining #glutenfreemenu #glutenfreedining #fredricksburgva #roadtrip

Quick and delicious breakfast before hitting the road for a family reunion in Richmond, VA! Baby kale from @lidlus, grape tomatoes, and leftover lamb gyro slices (recipe from @thedomesticman book Paleo Takeout - one of my favorite go-to recipes). Throw it all in the pan to heat it up and breakfast is served! #mostlyveggies #lamb #paleogyros #glutenfree #paleo #paleobreakfast #leftoversforbreakfast #leftovers #rethinkbreakfast #babykale

I ate 3/4 of this burger in about 30 seconds before I remembered to take a picture. MELT in Leesburg is consistently rated one of the best burger places not only in the area but the country, and it did not disappoint. I may have said, “this is the most delicious piece of meat I have ever put in my mouth.” Which left my husband speechless at the overwhelming number of potential jokes. But it was damn tasty, and they have gluten free buns!! They’ll also do a lettuce wrap for a paleo option. #triedandtrue #triedandtruerestaurants #glutenfree #novaglutenfree #paleo #paleodining #novapaleo #glutenfreeburger #glutenfreemenu

I picked up these great seasonal finds today from @lidlus. I know not everyone has a Lidl nearby but if you do check it out! . Super cute silicon baking molds, also great for homemade gummies or chocolates; pretty cupcake liners for all your spring and unicorn baking 🦄; two different cuts of grass fed lamb; and a neat 3 plant planter with removable tray—can’t wait to get some cilantro, parsley, and basil in there. . . #paleo #glutenfree #grassfed #lamb #eastergoodies #seasonalfinds #triedandtruefinds #triedandtrue #realfood #paleobaking #glutenfreebaking #lidlfinds #lidl

I’ve only recently realized that it’s ok to give myself permission to NOT like certain “healthy” foods. Like spinach. I don’t like it raw in salads—the rubbery texture freaks me out. I don’t like it cooked—it turns into a slimy squishy mess. Give me kale or collards or chard any day. But I was forcing myself to eat spinach because it’s “good for me.” There’s not many foods I don’t like so I finally told myself, STOP EATING THE SPINACH. Same goes for eggplant. I stopped eating it because I didn’t like the texture of the skin, and I thought, well that’s where all the nutrients are right? So I can’t eat it without the skin, that’s wasteful! 🍆 🍆🍆🍆 Well guess what. I just really love roasted “skinless” eggplant and that’s the way I’m eating it from now on. 🤩 . . #foodfreedom #itsoktohatespinach #paleo #glutenfree #roastedeggplant #veggies #roastedveggies #spinach #realfood #cleaneating #givemeallthekale

#ugliestfoodphotographyever #hotelbreakfast 😂😂😂 . . Hey, it was either this or lucky charms at the “breakfast bar”. I’ll stick with this. So glad I came prepared! . . And who knew, freeze dried sweet potato from @sweetpoawesome and vanilla almond butter from @justins are a pair made in heaven! Rounding out the meal is organic smoked turkey breast from @wegmans. . . #paleotravel #paleohotelmeal #paleobreakfast #travelfood

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We’re moving...again...This is the 4th move in 4 years and 7th in 11 years. One thing these moves always remind me is that with food, simple is ok. Simple is just fine! Simple is actually delicious!! . . The boxes marked “kitchen” definitely dominate our move, and with just about everything packed up, for dinner last night I made chicken thighs seasoned simply with what I had on hand and frozen asparagus in a pan with ghee. It took no time to put together, and more importantly, almost no thought (cause my brain is fried), and was really, really good. I saved half for breakfast and added leftover butternut squash for a quick meal before the movers arrived. . . If nothing else in the chaos right now, I’m thankful for this little “reset” and reminder that eating paleo/whole foods doesn’t need to include lots of fancy ingredients and be hard, complicated, stressful, Instagram-worthy, etc. Simple is as simple does, and it’s pretty darn delicious. . . #movingagain #paleoonthemove #paleo #realfood #dairyfree #glutenfree #easymeal #simplemeal #quickhealthymeal

Poolside paleo lunch on the go! Rainbow carrots from @lidlus in my @stasherbag (I think I got it at target...love it!); @epicbar of course; @paleovalley for double protein; and @seasnax (I buy the big family pack sheets and cut it into smaller squares). Just a quick fill up and then back into the pool cause it’s HOT! #poolside #paleo #paleotravel #paleolunch #onthego #paleosnacks #glutenfreesnacks #glutenfree #dairyfree #dairyfreesnacks

Pit stop in Fredericksburg, VA off of 95 for lunch at Mason-Dixon Cafe, which has a great gluten free menu, including chicken tenders, sweet potato tater tots, fries, buns, and even jicama fries!! I had a massive burger and gabi declared the gf nuggets the “best ever!” The sweet potato tots were good but I think dusted with sugar so too sweet for me. . . Based on the recommendation of a friend, we went across the street to Carl’s for the “best ever” soft serve for the kids. So far, we’re off to a great start this weekend! . . Thank you @masondixoncafe for offering so many great gluten free options! For the #lowcarb crowd they also have a #Keto designation on the menu. #paleo #glutenfree #glutenfreedining #glutenfreemenu #glutenfreedining #fredricksburgva #roadtrip

Quick and delicious breakfast before hitting the road for a family reunion in Richmond, VA! Baby kale from @lidlus, grape tomatoes, and leftover lamb gyro slices (recipe from @thedomesticman book Paleo Takeout - one of my favorite go-to recipes). Throw it all in the pan to heat it up and breakfast is served! #mostlyveggies #lamb #paleogyros #glutenfree #paleo #paleobreakfast #leftoversforbreakfast #leftovers #rethinkbreakfast #babykale

I ate 3/4 of this burger in about 30 seconds before I remembered to take a picture. MELT in Leesburg is consistently rated one of the best burger places not only in the area but the country, and it did not disappoint. I may have said, “this is the most delicious piece of meat I have ever put in my mouth.” Which left my husband speechless at the overwhelming number of potential jokes. But it was damn tasty, and they have gluten free buns!! They’ll also do a lettuce wrap for a paleo option. #triedandtrue #triedandtruerestaurants #glutenfree #novaglutenfree #paleo #paleodining #novapaleo #glutenfreeburger #glutenfreemenu

I picked up these great seasonal finds today from @lidlus. I know not everyone has a Lidl nearby but if you do check it out! . Super cute silicon baking molds, also great for homemade gummies or chocolates; pretty cupcake liners for all your spring and unicorn baking 🦄; two different cuts of grass fed lamb; and a neat 3 plant planter with removable tray—can’t wait to get some cilantro, parsley, and basil in there. . . #paleo #glutenfree #grassfed #lamb #eastergoodies #seasonalfinds #triedandtruefinds #triedandtrue #realfood #paleobaking #glutenfreebaking #lidlfinds #lidl

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