For me, the most difficult thing about the Whole30 was giving up pasta. Years ago, my volleyball team took a trip to Italy where we are some of the best pasta in the world in excess. Most of my teammates left the country happy not to see another bowl of noodles for months. I, however was happy to hit up my favorite local shop for another fix days after returning to the states. I. Love. Pasta. Thankfully, there are reasonable substitutes for pasta lovers like me who are going without: veggie noodles! Continue reading
Category: Adult Eats
Whole30 Dinner and Lunch: B(ea)LT Salad Two Ways
Happy Monday! We’re still rocking and rolling on our Whole30 over here. Just two more days to go. With that, I bring you one of my favorite meals we enjoyed over the last couple weeks – we liked it so much I’ve made it three times already, which is quite an accomplishment for a salad. Making a salad into a meal in my house is not an easy feat. My darling husband requires lots of “goodies” to make it worth his while. Because of that, this salad was an immediate hit. You get bacon, avocado and egg. What is not to love? The bonus to this salad is that it is very easy to serve this as a dinner entree as well as a packed lunch version in a jar salad.
Whole30 Dinner Side: Avocado Caprese
Caprese is an awesome refreshing dish that is easy to assemble and always tastes great. This time of year, tomatoes, avocados and basil are their most delicious, making this dish a perfect farmers market find. Continue reading