Apple Crumble

Recipes posted a year ago: Paleo Ginger Snaps Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash Today my dad turns 65.  Happy Birthday Dad!!  I know my dad would say that he is proud of me, but I must say that I am more proud of him than any daughter could be.  He is the best dad and a … Continue reading Apple Crumble

Apples with Coconut Butter and Almonds

Recipes one year ago: Almond Pancakes Chili Salmon Patties Have you ever tried coconut butter? It is so incredibly tasty that I thought about just posting a recipe that calls for one jar of coconut butter and a spoon, take a bite, repeat. 🙂  But, since I feel like I have to actually eat it … Continue reading Apples with Coconut Butter and Almonds

Orange Primal Cake

Some recipes posted a year ago: Karen's Chocolate Chip Cookies Grilled Chuck Roast Teriyaki Stir Fry I like to see more blogs popping up with paleo/primal recipes.  I love that people are willing to share their healthful recipes with the world.  Take advantage of this, but in turn let the bloggers know how they are … Continue reading Orange Primal Cake

Blackberry Nut Clusters

Recipe posted one year ago:  Sesame Ginger Tuna Blackberries are in season here.  I am sure I have mentioned that they are my favorite berry.  I went to my friend Jorja's house to pick in her backyard.  The good ones are hard to reach, so she just backed her truck up into them and we … Continue reading Blackberry Nut Clusters

Rustic Raspberry Tart

I love summers in the PNW.  Unfortunately, it seems this year the sun has only decided to warm us up in the last week... of July!  Well, even though the sun wasn't showing it's shining face, at least I had something to associate with the warm weather and that is the fresh taste of raspberries.   … Continue reading Rustic Raspberry Tart

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

You know I love crisps if you have searched our site, as you will also find blackberry and cherry crisps and an apple-cranberry crisp. With strawberries and rhubarb in season and getting some rhubarb at the CSA last week, why not make up a nice treat? The sweetness of the berry offsets the tartness of the rhubarb … Continue reading Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Merlot-Braised Rhubarb

Merlot-Braised Rhubarb Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 lbs fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 3-inch long pieces. If you have thicker stalks, cut each piece in half lengthwise as well. 1/2 cup merlot 1/4 cup raw … Continue reading Merlot-Braised Rhubarb

Coconut Ice Cream

As I scheduled this post, I noticed it was for the date of March 22.  Probably no coincidence as this date happens to be the birthdate of my grandpa who passed away over 15 years ago.  He LOVED ice cream and always had some in his freezer.  He would yell out the old saying, "I scream, … Continue reading Coconut Ice Cream

Banana Cookies

If you like banana bread, this is a great cookie recipe to try.  Instead of eating a whole piece of bread, just have a couple of banana cookies.  Same satisfaction and great taste for a quick snack. In case you are wondering why the bananas in the picture are black, it is because sometimes I don't … Continue reading Banana Cookies

Quick Cheesecake Treats

This is my favorite treat.  I LOVE cheesecake! To tell you how much, I will pass up chocolate for it; that, my friends, is devotion!  So yes, you could just have regular cheesecake, but this is just as good and I am not eating any gluten.  I have made this with dextrose, but you can … Continue reading Quick Cheesecake Treats