Nutella Strawberry Banana Crepes

Day two of crepe making is here. Hooray! And guys, let me tell you, my crepe-making obsession is only getting stronger. Yikes! 🙂 I’ve been making crepes left and right — to the point where I just leave my crepe pan on the stove permanently (as soon as I wash it, I put it back… Continue reading Nutella Strawberry Banana Crepes

Torta de Maqueño (Banana Cake)

When I think back of meals with my family while growing up, a very vivid sweet smell comes to mind right away. A scent powered by Ecuadorian bananas, sugar and cheese. I remember coming home from high school with my brother. We were dropped off by the school bus a block away from the entrance of our… Continue reading Torta de Maqueño (Banana Cake)

Paleo Berries ‘n’ Cream Ice-Cream

Let me start by saying that typically, ice-cream is not allowed on the Paleo Diet. As its name suggests, it has “cream”, and cream is dairy. Dairy is not Paleo, therefore bye-bye ice-cream for all of us. Sad day. Luckily, there are some wonderful Paleo approved ingredients out there than can help us in the… Continue reading Paleo Berries ‘n’ Cream Ice-Cream

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Meet your new favorite dessert sauce. No joke. This Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce is THAT good. I am about to finish the 16oz jar I made over the weekend all by myself.  I seriously cannot stop! I am hiding it away from my husband, because I want it all to myself.  Jokes. No, not really. 😉… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Banana Coconut Paleo Muffins

It has been FOREVER since my last blog post. I’ve missed you all so much. I’ve been so busy, but it’s still no excuse to not share my recipes with all of you. Bad Mariel. Bad. 😉 Let me tell you what’s been going on in my life
 My husband and I finally moved into… Continue reading Banana Coconut Paleo Muffins

Blueberry Brownies with Very Berry Sauce

Hi lovely Paleo people! It’s been a while and I have missed you. 😉 I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I am sorry I didn’t post this recipe a bit sooner (as it would’ve been a perfect way to finish a romantic date), but hey, better late than never right? You can… Continue reading Blueberry Brownies with Very Berry Sauce

Brownies with Caramel & Toasted Coconut Flakes

Remember my last post? 3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce? Well, let me just tell you, I have found its perfect match! There is nothing more delicious in this world than what I am about to share with you today. Please give a warm welcome to my special “Brownies with Caramel and Toasted Coconut Flakes”! These little guys will… Continue reading Brownies with Caramel & Toasted Coconut Flakes

How-To: Prepare a 3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce

Who doesn’t crave sweets once in a while? If someone says they don’t , well
I’d like to meet this person face to face and ask them what their secret is. Cravings are totally normal. I crave sweets all the time, and just like me, I bet a lot of you do as well. It’s good… Continue reading How-To: Prepare a 3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Chip ‘n’ Macadamia Nut Cookies

Before I show you how to make Chocolate Chip ‘n’ Macadamia Nut Cookies, I have exciting news! My husband and I are getting a new apartment in the heart of downtown Boise! And let me tell you, it is SO COOL! We just rented our house (rent started yesterday) and are now we are temporarily living at my… Continue reading Chocolate Chip ‘n’ Macadamia Nut Cookies

Paleo Twix Bars – A Christmas Special

These Paleo Twix Bars are dangerously good. There, I’ve warned you. Some of my friends came over last night to watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. We opened a few bottles of champagne and made a toast to long-lasting friendship. We ate, laughed, watched fit women walk down the runway, ate again and drank plenty.… Continue reading Paleo Twix Bars – A Christmas Special