Staying Whole in a Processed World: Sweets

What’s this series all about? Check out the intro post here: Staying Whole in a Processed World: Introduction

Friends, this was a tough one. I feel rather hypocritical talking about sugar because I’ve fallen off the wagon somewhat. OK, not somewhat. I’m waddling running to catch up to the wagon because it left me in the dust. In the past couple of years I think I’ve done rather well handling sugar and sweets, but since I got pregnant it’s ALL. I. WANT. This newest little girl may just come out sugar-coated.

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Parmesan-Ranch Chicken Strips

With all of the serious “Staying Whole” posts lately I feel like we haven’t really . . . talked. What’s going on with you? Have you started grilling yet?...

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Staying Whole in a Processed World: Processed Food

What’s this series all about? Check out the intro post here: Staying Whole in a Processed World: Introduction When I think of processed food, snack-type things like crackers, chips,...

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My Go-To Buttermilk Ranch Dip

I used to be completely in love with those little green packets of Ranch dressing mix. So much that I started buying it in the canister instead of the...

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Staying Whole in a Processed World: Healthy Fats

What’s this series all about? Check out the intro post here: Staying Whole in a Processed World: Introduction Today’s topic is fat. You just cringed, didn’t you? As a...

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Herb Butter “Coins” for Roasted Chicken

I love the Food Network. Do you? What are your favorite shows? Right now I’m digging Aarti Parti. She’s absolutely adorable, and I love that she gives her meat...