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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping (Paleo, Vegan)

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I’ve never been one for that sweet potato casserole with the marshmallows. Unless it’s a smore I don’t want marshmallows in my food. Ever. I know it’s a tradition in many families, but it’s just not my thing!

This recipe was born out of a recent conversation with a friend about our favorite Thanksgiving foods. I was telling her about my slow cooker sweet potatoes and apples that I always serve (in lieu of marshmallow covered sweet potatoes) and she mentioned her sister makes a kind of sweet potato “crumble” with pecans. I LOVED…

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The Sacred Table

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“Learn, little by little, meal by meal, to feed yourself and the people you love, because food is one of the ways we love each other, and the table is one of the most sacred places we gather.“

~Shauna Niequist from Bread & Wine, a love letter to life around the table

I love this quote. As someone who spends a great deal of time thinking, teaching, writing about and cooking food, this quote really resonates with me! The table truly is a sacred place, so this is a sacred week! Thanksgiving is the ultimate celebration of…

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Healthy Holiday Tips: Sane Eating and Mindful Celebration

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Are you ready to count your blessings and enjoy the feast?

Ready for the ultimate celebration of the table?

This week we’ll enjoy family and friends, make some new memories, practice traditions and then get down to some SERIOUS eating. Food can bring us a lot of joy, but when we over-do it, you know it takes it’s toll! The key is to celebrate mindfully and I have just a few quick tips to help you enjoy this Thanksgiving (and the rest of the holiday season too!) without sabotaging your health, energy and holiday radiance!

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