Gourmande in the Kitchen: A collection of whole food, seasonal recipes

Garlic Dijon Spinach With Pine Nuts from The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook and an Interview with the Author and Giveaway

April 23, 2014 By Sylvie

Before the age of 18 he lost 100 pounds, taught himself to cook, started a successful food blog and if that wasn’t impressive enough, just published his first book.

His name is Joshua Weissman and he’s the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind the blog Slim Palate and his newly released first cookbook entitled The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook.

The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook (like his blog) perfectly captures Joshua’s passion for real food and home cooking which makes it such a pleasure to read and cook through and the recipes are beautifully photographed by Joshua himself as well. With a genuine enthusiasm for real food and a fierce determination to make lasting changes he’s taken his health into his own hands and hopes to inspire others to do so as well.

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An Earth Day Pledge and A Re-Usable Drink Container Giveaway from Mighty Nest

April 16, 2014 By Sylvie

The next time you grab a cup of coffee or a bottle of water before you head out, consider what those drinks are in. Whatever that cup or container is made of can end up in your body or in already overfull landfills.

Plastic bottles are a cause for concern when it comes to both our health and our environment and it makes sense to avoid using them whenever possible. Chemicals in plastic bottles can leach out over time with heat and reuse, which you then ingest.

By carrying a non-toxic reusable water bottle or using a thermal cup for your coffee when you’re out you’re keeping toxins out of your body and the environment.

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