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My name is Pooja, and I am trying to keep my head above water while balancing disease, wellness, and graduate school. Continually learning and growing, with no end in sight. I hope you find something you can relate to here!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
These cookies…my goodness. My friend Nisha and I had strawberries on hand one evening (Ok, ok… it was Valentine’s Day. We had a girls’ night planned complete with gourmet truffle mac ‘n cheese, chocolate covered strawberries, wine, and a romantic … Continue reading
Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter (Paleo-friendly!)
When I first tried out the Paleo Diet, I was desperate to find ways to satisfy my sweet tooth. I could give up bread and starches, but I wasn’t about to give up chocolate. Another difficult thing for me was … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Healthy, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Paleo, Recipes
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Easy Andes Mint Brownies
Happy May to you! First of all, let’s start with breakfast: Scrambled eggs with onion, mushroom, black olives, feta cheese, garlic salt, and black pepper. Paired with an apple and a glass of 1/2 water, 1/2 cranberry juice. Deeeelicious. Now, … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes
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Monster Cookies (AKA “Forgive Me” Cookies)
So…funny story. For over a month, I had something that belonged to my close friend Buzz. I kept meaning to mail it to him (as I had promised), but it repeatedly slipped my mind until I became the mayor of … Continue reading
Posted in Anecdotes, Food, Misc, Recipes
Tagged chocolate, chocolate chip, cookie, cookies, delicious, dessert, easy, food, forgiveness, forgiveness cookies, m&ms, monster, monster cookies, oatmeal, peanut butter, recipe, recipes
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Paleo Running Fuel
Edit: This smoothie (recipe given below) worked like a charm! I didn’t hit a wall while running (which was fantastic) and I felt strong the whole time. Huzzah! We have a winner! I’ve faced a challenge on the Paleo diet. … Continue reading
Skinny, Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
So…let’s talk about these brownies. The bad news: They are highly addictive. The good news: You can make them and still keep your New Year’s Resolution! I recently discovered the blog Sally’s Baking Addiction and, well, wowza. Not only are … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes
Tagged baking, brownie, chocolate, dairy free, dessert, food, guilt free, healthy, low fat, peanut butter, recipes
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Life-changing 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Why, yes. You read that correctly. These are the easiest cookies you’ll ever make (excluding peel-and-stick cookies), and it’s almost unfair how amazing they taste. Well, unfair to everyone who doesn’t get to try one… How can something this magical … Continue reading
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Oh, don’t worry. There is no shame here. It is okay to start drooling after reading the title of this one. I know I am, at least. These are just amazing, and my formal taste testers (also known as my … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate chips, cookie dough, dessert, food, paleo diet, recipes
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Kiwi Blueberry Honey Lime Sorbet (with Paleo-friendly option)
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen yesterday in preparation for the Paleo Diet. I made a few nut butters (which I will post about another time), some snack items, and, of course, all of my meals. Who knew … Continue reading
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