January 2018 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Whole30 Meal Plan – Final Week!

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The finish line is in sight – we’re officially done with Whole30 on Wednesday! You may notice I’ve still included a full week’s meal plan – why not keep going when the food is this delicious?! My PostWhole30 plan is to try to maintain a 80/20 paleo diet, maintaining healthy...

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Where to Eat Whole30 in New York City

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When Courtney gave me Hamilton tickets, my first reaction was, “OH MY GOSH. YES! WE’RE SEEING HAMILTON ON BROADWAY!” My second was, “oh no, that’s while we’re on Whole30!” New York is the land of bagels, pizza, and friends who want to grab a drink when you’re in town –...

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Whole30 Meal Plan: Week 4

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This is our last full week of Whole30. According to the Whole30 timeline, it’s really common for food boredom to set in right about now. We’re experiencing a little bit of food boredom (sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts), but I’m pretty excited about our meal plan for the coming week. The...

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Whole30 Meal Plan, Week 3

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Onto week three, and almost to the halfway point! This continues to be easy peasy, as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want a Twinkie, or a cookie, or even a hot fudge sundae. Although I did find myself in one food rut this week when I woke up and...

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Five fun foodie finds to fuel your Friday

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Clean the restrooms, turn up the lights — and 8 other things restaurants should do better Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema suggests 10 New Year’s resolutions D.C. restaurants can make to take our dining experience to the next level in 2018 – from clean bathrooms, to honored reservations, to...

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Whole30 Week 2 Meal Plan

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Already onto week two! The first week was easy in that the meals were delicious and I felt very little temptation – believe it or not, I don’t miss much at all. On Saturday I went to not one but two birthday parties. Between the hours of 2-10pm, I was...

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Whole30 Week 1 Meal Plan

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As I’ve said before, planning and preparation are key to a successful Whole30. My strategy is to do the major food prep on Sundays, and then work it out so I only have to prepare one meal a day and otherwise rely on leftovers. I know leftovers aren’t everyone’s thing,...

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Month: January 2018