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Serious question. Do you like coconut? . . As for me, the answer is a big YES. I like it in the form of shredded coconut, coconut oil, coconut butter, coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut water, coconut flesh. Did I miss anything? You get the point. . . And did you know coconut is not actually a nut at all? It's a drupe, but that's not important. . . I look for any reason to use coconut in one form or another and do so daily. And these little vanilla collagen coconut bites are the perfect little treat to get your coconut fix. All you need is medjool dates, almonds, shredded coconut, collagen, melted coconut, almond butter and vanilla. Click the link in profile for recipe. . . And double tap and let me know your thoughts on coconut... . . . . . . . . . . . . #collagen #guthealth #coconut #paleorecipes #desserts #eatrealfood #jerf #onmytable #commontable #instafeast #tastemade #heresmyfood #foodgawker #paleoapproved #grainfree #glutenfreelife #realsimple #tastespotting #lifeandthyme #buzzfeedtasty #glutenfreefood #igfoodie #instafeast #droolclub #foodblogger #eeeeats #nationalalmondday Do you make Thai food at home? . . To some it may sound complicated but this ridiculously simple vegan Thai curry is anything but. It's loaded with vegetables swimming in a creamy coconut broth and the whole thing takes about 15 minutes to make. . . I kept it paleo by using almond butter and sliced almonds but you could easily replace that with peanut butter and peanuts if that's what you fancy. Click the link in profile to get to recipe and let me know your thoughts on Thai food below! . . . . . . #veganrecipes #veganfood #eatmorevegetables #paleofood #grainfree #dairyfreerecipes #foodblogfeed #iamwellandgood #paleoeats #cookingfortheinsta #instafood #instamood #heresmyfood #foodwinewomen #mycommontable #tastemade #lifeandthyme #bareaders #food4thought #eatrealfood #feedfeed #inmykitchen #thecookfeed #healthyfoodshare #mindbodygram # #kitchenbowl What are your feelings about Valentine's day? Love it? Hate it? . . As the store shelves are being stripped of chocolate and red hearts and quickly replaced with shamrocks, I want to take a second and wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day. I'd like this day to be more about human connection than anything else - even over the online ;). . . Whether you're a fan of the holiday or not, I think what we all need more of in our lives is kindness, honesty, respect, empathy and the willingness to be humbled by every day moments. . . . . . . . #bhgfood #todayfood #food4thought #insta_foodandplaces #thekitchen #foodwinewomen #myopenkitchen #forkfeed #makeitdelicious #inmykitchen #foodblogfeed #mycommontable #eastcoastfoodies #foodporndaily1 #bestfoodworld #noBSfood #paleofoodblogger #paleofood #glutenfreeliving #eatpretty #noBSfood #cookit #paleolife #cuisine_captures #foooodieee #foodilysm What I'm about to say may or may not make me sound like a freak/snob. But I like proper drink ware. . . While I wholeheartedly appreciated the college years - drinking out of red cups I paid $5 for at a party, these days I like drinking out of proper glasses. That means I like wine in a wine glass, champagne in a champagne flute, etc. . . I just think drinks ultimately taste better when served in the proper glass that enhances their flavor. . . So this brings me to today's post. When the owner of @surfsidesips reached out to me about checking out his glass straws I was kind of shocked, suspicious but also very much intrigued. Glass straws?? . . It turns out, yes, they are actually amazing, durable and what surprised me most is that anything I sipped with them tasted far better than it ever had with a plastic straw. . . Sure I don't recommend that you let your toddlers drink out of them and I also don't recommend that you climb on top of your kitchen cabinets and do a smash test but I think these straws are pretty cool, are exciting and somewhat thrilling to drink out of and I'm certainly converted. They’re good for the planet and good for you! . . . . . . . Where are my seafood lovers? . . If you can believe it, I didn't try seafood until I was in college. I didn't grow up eating it so it wasn't part of my routine. I never thought to buy or cook with it. . . But when I reluctantly tried it, suddenly I was filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and regret. Gratitude because holy shit they were amazing and regret because just think of all the years I could have had them. But you know the old saying... . . So these days I make seafood at least once a week. It's easy to make, cooks fast and tastes fantastic! . . In this recipe I've combined juicy grilled shrimp with citrus, avocado and fennel to create a refreshing, bright salad that tastes great anytime of year! . . Double tap and let me know how you cook your seafood! . . . . . . . . . . . . #citrusseason #eatbeautiful #paleorecipes #seafood #shrimp #whole30food #seafoodlover #foodstyle #foodphoto #foodstagram #glutenfreelife #myfoodstory #onmytable #ifoodit #infoodwetrust #guthealth #flatlay #calledtobecreative #forkyeah #myfood #hautecuisines #fromscratch #foods4thought #glutenfreelifestyle #foodaffair #beautifulfood I started my blog as a result of my struggle with postpartum depression. Strange, right? Food blog? Postpartum? . . But here's the thing. When I was in the thick of it, I was dealing with numerous gut issues that went along with my depression. I just never connected the dots. I was still doing everything I was supposed to, I loved my children beyond words, but inside I was quietly falling apart. . . It was only when I decided to pay attention, eat differently and get the help I needed, that things started shifting. I can honestly say that food has played an enormous role in my healing and has fundamentally changed me. . . And this is why Calm Eats exists today, this is why I'm passionate about openly discussing mental health as it relates to food and why I want to keep the dialogue open and encourage others to take charge of their gut health in order to improve their mental and overall health. The two work in synergy as one cannot exist without the other and we have a lot more control over our mental health than we think. . . I wrote a post about the way nutrition impacts depression covering the best foods for lowering depression. Click the link in profile if you want to have a read and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on such a taboo subject. Double tap and comment below. . . . . . . . . . #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #nutrition #eatrealfood #paleoblogger #foodblogfeed #mycommontable #food4thought #holisticnutrition #healthiswealth #healthyliving #handphotography #eattherainbow #glutenfreeliving #dairyfreelife #bereal #igfoodie #foodstagram # #healthyfoodshare #ahealthynut #forkfeed #healingthroughfood #calmeats #gloobyfood #nobsfood #postpartumdepression My fellow foodie and wine lover, Julia from @juliarecipes tagged me in creating a post with five things about me. So here we go...a few things about me. . 1. I write the blog Calm Eats where I focus on creating delicious recipes that are 💯 gluten and dairy free while focusing on gut health. . 2. I’m A sucker for all things art. And discovered that I love food photography as a result of starting my blog. Photography has opened my eyes to things I’ve never previously paid attention to as I’ve started noticing the small details of every day living. . . 3. Cooking for me feels like creating art. I have a deep appreciation for the way single ingredients come together to create simple and delicious food, like these no bake chocolate truffles (link in profile for recipe😉) . . 4. I love wine. I find it to be one of the most complex and intriguing beverages as it seems to have a character of its own. I’ve also dragged my husband to over 20 wineries. . 5. And last but not least my every day life. I have two small children and though it may appear in my photographs that life is zen and peaceful, there is usually some sort of chaos happening all around and it’s a fine dance trying to maintain a balance. . So there you have it...a few things about me. Now tell me something about you! Anything that comes to mind that makes you, you! . . . . . . . . . #guthealth #eatrealfood #guthealing #guthealing #foodblog #paleolifestyle #f52grams #foodphography #jerf #foodandwine #foodandwine #heresmyfood #heresmyfood #healthyfoodporn #healthyfoodporn #foods4thought #foods4thought #beautifulcuisines #beautifulcuisines #buzzfeedtasty #buzzfeedtasty #gloobyfood #gloobyfood #tastingtable #mycommontable #veganfoodshare How often do you think about shallots? I'm guessing probably not very often. I know it may sound silly but I do. I find them to be one of the most intriguing ingredients. . . I first tried shallots in 2007 when I was cooking my way through a cookbook (Yes, I did a Julie and Julia experiment) and one of the recipes called for shallots. While they taste very much like their relative, the onion, there's a certain kind of mildness and creaminess about shallots that truly transforms any dish. . . Do you like cooking with shallots? Double tap and share your thoughts on your favorite recipes and ways to cook with them! . . . . . . . . #paleoliving #moodyphotography #foodislove #cokit #foodisart #bestfoodworld #foodforfoodies #lovetoeat #onmytable #instafeast #tastemade #foodporndaily1 #eastcoastfoodies #realsimple #eastcoastfoodies #thedailybite #foooodieee #igfood #cookmore #forkfeed #eattherainbow #foodphoto #livetoeat #glutenfreelife #eatthis #feastagram #eatingfortheinsta Food waste makes me awfully sad. You probably feel the same... . . It truly pains me to throw uneaten food away, which happens more often than I care to admit. I try to keep it low but not all herbs get used and on more than one occasion I've found something that used to be a carrot or some other vegetable in my crisper drawer. . . So the other day I decided to make a lunch bowl out of anything that had been abandoned and could and likely would end up not eaten. . . I rummaged through and found all kinds of leftover chopped up vegetables from previous meals and decided to add a scoop of tuna salad, drizzle it with a lemon vinaigrette and call it lunch. So here it is - my very colorful "clean the fridge" salad. . . Double tap and comment with your ideas of reducing food waste! I'm always curious! . . . . . . . . . . #grainfree #foodblogger #lunchbowl #salad #whole30recipes #paleolifestyle #foodphoto #astilllifestyle #foodphotographer #igfood #foodstyling #foodstagram #foodstylist #foodandwine #thekitchen #onmytable #instafeast #stilllifegallery #bareaders #show_me_your_food #beautifulfood #bhgfood #liveforthemoment #foodaffair #instafood #todays_simplicity Are you eating for gut health? What does that even mean? . . Well for me, eating for gut health is pretty straight forward. It's eating in such a way that doesn't leave me feeling uncomfortable and in pain. . . It took a lot of trial and error to figure this out. A lot of eliminating and reintroducing had to take place in order to come with my own version of a lifestyle that works and is sustainable. I call it the mostly paleo diet with some flexibility. . . There are few things as precious as feeling good in your body day in and day out (mostly of course). If you want to check out the lifestyle that has transformed everything for me, click the link in profile to read all about it! . . . . . . . #paleolifestyle #glutenfreelifestyle #foodislove #dairyfreeliving #bestfoodworld #foodie #foodilysm #foodpassion #nothingisordinary #foooodieee #eastcoastfoodies #noBSfood #thedailybite #thekitchen #mycommontable #foodintheair #food4thought #todayfood #inmykitchen #buzzfeedtasty #forkfeed #eatingfortheinsta #noBSfood #feastagram #eatthis #mostlypaleo #guthealth I was inspired by the very talented @thekitchenmccabe when she posted one of her favorite images which made me think of one of my favorites. . . There's no fancy food, nothing but simple sprouts but I love everything about it - the mood, the feel, the light. . . There's a sense of possibility, because anything could be created and placed on this simple plate - like the bare canvas before a painter's vision comes to life. . . . . . . #foodblogfeed #foodphoto #tastemade #mycommontable #lifeandthyme #tablesituation #stilllifegallery #foodandwine #glutenfreeblogger #paleolifestyle #dairyfreeliving #storyofmytable #foodaffair #infoodwetrust #todays_simplicity #foodstagram #instafood #thekitchen #food4thought #liveforthemoment #glutenfreelife #vscocook #realsimple #stilllifephotography #cookit #create #forkfeed It was -3 degrees one week ago when I left for work. Today it’s 64, which kind of feels like summer! . . So let's get the flip flops, sunscreen and ice cream ready. Okay maybe not flip flops yet but most certainly the ice cream since this calls for a bit of a celebration. . . And of course when I say ice cream, I mean, paleo ice cream. We're keeping it dairy free gut healthy over here after all. . . So get your food processors ready, grab @healthworkschef cocoa powder, coconut milk, @simplyorganicfoods vanilla, @enjoylifefoods chocolate chips and @nowfoodsofficial maple syrup and lets make it. Link in profile for recipe! . . . . . . . . . #paleoicecream #paleofood # #healthyfats #nosugar #veganfood #foodphotos #sweettreats #vegan #grainfree #icecreamporn #foodporn #igfoodie #instafeast #eastcoastfoodie #onmytable #commontable #tastemade #realsimple #instasweet #lifeandthyme #bareaders #buzzfeedtasty #bhgfood #spoonfeed #epicurious #kitchenbowl Citrus, shrimp and avocado stand the test of time, don't they? The combination just works! . . But I wanted to take it up a level and add some roasted fennel to the combination and the result was a bright array of flavors exploding in my mouth. . . As it is citrus season, I wanted to properly honor it with this 10 minute salad topped with grilled shrimp. If you're brave enough to grill in the winter, go for it, otherwise, you can use a grill pan and it does the job beautifully. . . For this recipe, I've combined roasted fennel, orange and grapefruit segments, along with creamy avocado, tossed with a delicious bright lemon and orange vinaigrette and topped it with large grilled shrimp. As always the recipe is in profile! . . . . . . #citrusseason #eatbeautiful #paleorecipes #seafood #shrimp #whole30food #seafoodlover #astillifestyle #foodstyle #foodphoto #foodstagram #glutenfreelife #citrus #myfoodstory #onmytable #ifoodit #infoodwetrust #guthealth #flatlay #calledtobecreative #forkyeah #myfood #hautecuisines #fromscratch #foods4thought #show_me_your_food #foodaffair How do you feel about cauliflower? . . I have to admit I was neutral about it for a long time. It just didn't hold my attention like other vegetables. But then something happened - a shift. . . And from the moment I sliced my knife through the center to expose the beautiful tree like shape, I knew it was going to be a vegetable I'd always like to have around. . . I use cauliflower in my cooking nearly every week in one form or another. This time it was in this velvety golden cauliflower soup with coconut and turmeric. A delicious creamy soup that can kept vegan or topped with crumbled bacon. The combination is exactly what's needed on a cold winter day. You can grab the recipe in profile! . . . . . . . . . #turmeric #foodphotography #paleofriendly #whole30recipes #atmytable #fooddiary #thefeedfeed #veganfoodshare #stilllifestyle #foodstylist #foodblogfeed #yahoofood #top_food_of_instagram #instafeast #liveforthestory #nothingisordinary #commontable #creativityfound #tablesituation #soup #still_life_gallery #feedyoursoul #storyofmytable #eatstagram #igfood #infoodwetrust #doitfortheprocess #onthetableproject #realsimple When I hear the word smoothie, most of the time I imagine something sweet creamy and quite filling. . . But I decided to take a different route and make this one very green, very low in sugar and very refreshing and nutritious. It’s an instant burst of energy. . . Most people think of cilantro and parsley as being simply garnishes or to be used in cooking but they make a fantastic base for smoothies too and are loaded with antioxidants. . . So check out this very green very nutritious smoothie and give your skin, your body and mind the boost it needs any time of day. . . . . . . #instagood #saturdayvibes #fooddiary #vegan #guthealth #eatrealfood #whole30 #buzzfeedfood #paleofood #beautifulcuisines #jerf #feelfreefeed #tablesituation #livefortheatory #eater #smoothie #eatfamous #yahoofood #tastingtable #foodismedicine #seekthesimplicity #justeatrealfood #itstartswithfood #healthyfood #heresmyfood #thatauthenticfeeling #tastemade Where would we be without the basics? What would we do without the ingredients that make a dish come to life? . . Onions, garlic and shallots are sacred foods in my house. They may be basic, simple and always available but I have true appreciation for what they can do for a dish. So today’s post is a shout out to some of the essentials; the ones I truly couldn't cook without. . . . . . #foodstagram #foodblogfee #feedfeed #dailyfoodfeed #paleoliving #glutenfreelife #foooodieee #feastagram #glutenfreefood #bestfoodworld #foodporndaily1 #eatthis #noBSfood #foodintheair #essentials #foodlove #igfoodie #foodpornshare #beautifucuisines #eatingfortheinsta #eastcoastfoodies #yougottaeatthis #veganrecipes #whole30recipes #paleorecipes #eattherainbow Mastering the basic, simple skills in the kitchen can sometimes be the most challenging part of cooking. . . To this day, I'm still known to mess up something as simple as rice. Maybe it's the pan - maybe it's me. But there are times when it and I just don't get along. . . But off topic as today we're talking eggs...soft boiled eggs. Making a perfectly cooked soft boiled egg is an exact science as in, set your timers and be ready. The reward is a runny, gooey egg that will elevate pretty much anything you put it on. . . Click the link in profile to find out how to make the perfect runny soft boiled egg every single time! . . . . . . . #yolk #yolkporn #eggporn #paleorecipe #whole30recipes #foodphoto #foodphotononstop #glutenfreefollowme #still_life_gallery #glutenfreefood #seeksimplicity #nothingisordinary #onthetableproject #todays_simplicity #lifeandthyme #hautecuisines #stilllifegallery #gloobyfood #droolclub #top_food_of_instagram #beautifulfood #fromscratch #tablesituation #stilllifephotography #show_me_your_food #buzzfeedtasty When I first decided to change the way I eat nearly two years ago, the first thing I recall saying was: "how will I ever survive without pasta?" . . The funny thing is previously, every time I ate pasta, I would feel absolutely miserable. My stomach would be in knots, I would be bloated and uncomfortable, head in a fog and just basically feeling like shit. . . . But through my journey of eating for gut health, I discovered the wonderful world of vegetable noodles and I never looked back. Everything from carrots, to rutabaga, sweet potatoes and zucchini all make their way into my spiralizer. . . I see pretty much anything and think: “I can spiral that" (okay bad take on Portlandia's ‘we can pickle that’ but you get the idea). . . So do you use vegetable noodles? . . . . . . . . . . #paleolifestyle #glutenfreeliving #dairyfreelife #foodblogfeed #mycommontable #eattheworld #tastemade #heresmyfood #glutenfreefood #instafeast #lifeandthyme #beautifulcuisines #foodforfoodies #lovetoeat #foodstagram #igfoodie #foodislove #eatthis #foodislove #glutenfreefollowme #foodisart #eatfamous #tastingtable #bestfoodworld #foodielife #foodilysm Do you enjoy your food? . . Looking at this image made me think of the pleasure of eating. The idea of actually enjoying and savoring the food we put in our mouths. Slowing down enough to appreciate the act of eating. . . And no I'm not talking about the obvious like stuffing a donut in, because that's a given. But I'm talking about the more subtle pleasures - like dipping a thin slice of radish in salt and enjoying the salty crunch. Pairing the perfectly crisp dry wine with a creamy soup, a piece of sushi with champagne....you get the idea. . . Simple moments that can sometimes go unnoticed if we don't take the time and pay attention to them. . . . . . . . . #foodphoto #foodstylist #show_me_your_food #paleolifestyle #flowers #forkyeah #lifeandthyme #flowerporn #foodwinewomen #beautifulcuisines #eatpretty #yahoofood #mycommontable #heresmyfood #onmytable #veganfood #foodphotographer #tastingtable #tastemade #realsimple #gatheringslikethese #infoodwetrust #foooodieee #makeitdelicious #food4thought #instafeast Every year I rebel against winter. There isn't a whole lot to love - I mean, the cold, the the excessive clothing just to stay semi-warm, too much indoor time, not enough sun light. Have I mentioned the cold? . . But this year, I decided on something a little different. I was going to start embracing this season (at least somewhat). I started noticing the beauty of bare trees - their aura against a winter sunset, paying attention to how quiet everything is and how deeply welcoming the chirping of birds can be on a sunny day. . . And I've also started paying attention to the food - the goodness of the season. While certainly not offering the plethora that other seasons do, winter does have its beautiful produce. . . So to honor a season I didn't much appreciate in the past, I've made a velvety smooth, leek, cauliflower and potato soup filled with spices. The kind of soup that will make you want to slowly savor it. Link in profile for this warming soup. . . . . . . . #paleofood #whole30recipes #veganfoodshare #paleoeats #winterfood #foodphotography #seasonaleating #glutenfreere #dairyfreerecipes #foodphotography #eattheworld #foodieblog #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #yahoofood #onmytable #inmybowl #kitchenbowl #cookit #seriouseats #foodstagram #igfood #eatingfortheinsta #kitchenbowl #bareaders #tastespotting