This is more than just a recipe blog. I am not a chef. I am a mom of four children, one of whom has an autoimmune disease, wife of a Crossfit junkie, and healthy food lover. I love learning about and cooking new, healthy and delicious food. This is simply me sharing the ways I take care of my family by being aware and mindful of the food I feed them and as a result making lots of Gluten Free & Paleo Recipes by Melissa.
We spent some time in the mountains over Labor Day weekend (as well as at the Children’s hospital for some more tests and procedures to hopefully determine a clear diagnosis and how to manage it for our little Miah, but that’s a post for another day). The cool crisp air made me crave all things […]
Chicken & Shrimp Lime Soup
August 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Big black storm clouds rumbled in last night bringing a heavy down pour of rain. The 100+ degree temperature of this last month of summer seemed to leave the ground sizzling as the big rain drops splashed down – like cool water in a hot skillet. The effect released all the aromas of sage and […]
Meatballs & Mushroom Marinara Sauce
August 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The kids are starting school and schedules are set with sports, music lessons, and whatever else keeps us busy. No matter what’s going on in our lives I always make sure we sit down to eat dinner together. It may have to be a little early or a little late to accommodate everyone’s schedules, but […]
Make-Ahead School Treats For Kids With Food Allergies
August 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Oh boy, we’re getting ready for back to school and I think I’m more nervous than the kids. I had wanted to give homeschooling a try this year – for lots of reasons, but one of them being to make it easier for my 5 year old daughter to follow the very strict Specific Carbohydrate […]
Sunglasses Specific For Runners!
August 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s been almost a month since my 1st marathon and I’m getting back to running and training. I’ve learned a lot of things since I started my fitness journey (while being a busy mom of four), and a lot about running races like an elite athlete. I had some great gear and support running my first […]
