Clean & Paleo Crockpot Roast with Mushroom Gravy

Today I made my first roast and I am so proud! It was fantastic!  I forgot to take pics along the way but it was super easy and I wanted to share the recipe with you because I am in awe of how tender and yummy it turned out! 
Crockpot Roast with Mushroom Gravy - My ingredients are all Clean and Paleo friendly! I adapted my recipe from this one I found on PaleOMG - http://paleomg.com/leftovers-rump-roast/ and for my gravy i adapted mine from this recipe http://paleomg.com/paleo-coconut-ginger-mushroom-chicken/  Oh how i love PaleOMG!
To cook the roast Crock-pot 2 lb roast (I got mine at the farmers market from a local farmer who has a completely organic farm with grass fed certified Angus beef!  I have to say I know if I just have some mad cooking skills or if their beef really is what makes the real difference) 3 cups of chicken stock 1 can of coconut milk 5 garlic cloves (peeled) Spices (i used onion powder & paprika) 1 whole onion  Carrots (and whatever other veggies you want)
I put everything in the crock-pot and let cook on high for 3 hours - at the end I did not like how the sauce looked - the coconut milk got all clumpy and it stank!  So I dumped everything into a strainer and then put the veggies and the roast back in with out the sauce it cooked in.  (I also sliced the roast before putting it back in)
To make the gravy - In a pan on the stove i cooked 2 cans of coconut milk 3 tbs of ginger  1 whole container of fresh mushrooms (sliced)
Once the mushrooms were soft I poured the gravy mix over the roast and veggies and cooked on low for 30 mins to let the gravy soak into the inner parts of the meat...  OMG it was fantastic!
I thought next time I wont use chicken stock but I dont  think i would change a thing - the way i cooked it contributed to how tender it was and draining all the juice and sauce just got rid of the extra fat and grease cooked out of the roast.  I am still amazed that it turned out so well!  Cant wait for tomorrows leftovers!   This pic doesnt do it justice but its the only one I have!

 

31 days of Reinventing Mommy

There are 2 key words that I want to use to describe my '31 days' -  Reinvention & Tenacity. 
The past several months have been filled with commitments that go strong for 4 days then come to a halting crash which spirals out of control and leads to disappointment, resentment and anger. They have been filled with depression, sadness, self loathing and huge pity parties.  What I have realized  about myself is that I am pretty much nothing I want to be. I could go on and on about all the things but I just want to wipe the slate clean and start a new days and tenaciously go after reinventing myself. Reinvention:

• to replace with an entirely new version
• to remake or make over, as in a different form
• to invent again or anew, especially without knowing that the invention already exists

I love the third description the most because I know that I am really just bringing out what already exists. What has been hidden in the mangled  chaos of 'busyness' and mommy-hood.  

Tenacity:

• holding or grasping firmly; forceful
• holding together firmly; tough or cohesive
• tending to stick or adhere

This past week I saw a few episodes of What Not To Wear and realized some things about myself.  I dont take time for me, ever.  Its so easy as a mom to worry about everything and everyone else and let ourselves just slide.  I saw so much of myself in those busy horridly dressed mommies.  Knowing that I spend 95% of my time in yoga pants and t-shirts and fixing my hair has become a once a week treat. There is so much background that goes into this but I want to focus on the positive and not the negative so here are my goals for this 31 days of tenacious reinventing mommy! 
Each day I will share a different focus on taking me time and reinventing myself.  I hope you will join me on this journey and find some encouragement to step out of our boxes and into all that God has created us as women to be!
Looking forward to this month and tenaciously going after changing bad habits, conquering fears and pushing through breaking points!

Day 4 - 21 day sugar detox

Well today is day 4 of the 21 day Sugar Detox and its going great!  I havent had 1 cheat and I feel great! So far the tricks for me have been tons of water and healthy snacks on hand!  I made some amazing deviled eggs and what makes them so amazing is I add Pickles and Turkey Bacon! OMG! Yum
Here have been our meals so far.. you can also follow our meals and progress on instagram! 99 % of everything has been Clean, Organic and Paleo!  Day 1 -  Breakfast - Zucchini Breakfast Pie (recipe on previous post) Lunch - Turkey Bacon, Organic Onion & Tomato Lettuce Wraps Dinner - Chicken Fajitas with homemade organic salsa  - No Tortillas of course Day 2 - Breakfast - Hamburger Pizza Breakfast Pie Lunch - Turkey lettuce wraps and Turkey Bacon Deviled Eggs Dinner - Steak & Grilled Mushrooms and oven fried okra  Snack - Kale Chips (EWWWWEEE I did NOT like these lol) Day 3 -  Breakfast - Salsa Crustless Quiche with Guacamole Lunch - Turkey Lettuce Wraps Dinner - Spaghetti Squash with homemade Mushrooms and Meat Sauce Snack - Cocoa Nana-Cado Pudding  Day 4 -  Breakfast - Beef Sausage, Avacado & Tomato Snack - Deviled Eggs

I am losing pounds & inches already.. Im drinking TONS of water, I'm feeling less tired and very proud of how well its gone so far!  This great detox is setting me up to easily make the switch to Paleo! 



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Im Back.. with a yummy clean recipe!

Wow it has been an incredibly long and draining summer! I haven't blogged much mostly because I have been too busy adjusting to small town life and dealing with the death of my dad and lots of traveling back and forth to the city.  I have so many thoughts and words I want to share about my dads death and alcoholism but its still a little to raw and im just not quite ready yet...  But on a good note today is September 1st and today my hubs and I start the 21 Day Sugar Detox!  I have some sweet blogging friends joining in this week and one of my bffs as well!  Im excited to see the outcome!
The Official 21 Day Sugar Detox Pinterest page is my new BFF!  There are so many great recipes!!!! To start let me tell you going into this I am tired!  ALL the freaking time! I've gained back all my 'herbalife' weight back... btw I love the taste of herbalife but ive seen it over and over again and in my hubs and I both.. the day you stop shaking the weight comes right back...  oh well! Hence our new journey... not any certain diet just eating as clean and healthy as possible and getting exercise!  We are starting with the sugar detox to help get some cravings in line and start fresh!  I am doc ordered to pretty much eat paleo type food for the sake of my health so this is perfect!  Over the next 21 days I plan to share recipes, struggles and successes! Today I have to tell you about the oh so yummy healthy breakfast I just made!

I call it - Zucchini Breakfast Pie - I adapted the recipe from this amazing recipe:  http://thingsmybellylikes.com/2013/05/20/bacon-sausage-egg-pie/  By the way this website has a ton of great recipes too
First for the crust.. 3/4 cup coconut flour 2 eggs  1/2 cup coconut oil (recipe called for butter but we prefer coconut oil)
I whipped the eggs and melted oil together then stirred in the coconut flour then dumped into a well greased pie plate and used hands to flatten and work into the pie form...Baked at 350 for 7 mins then pulled out of the oven and cooled for a few mins before filling.

For the filling you can use whatever you want! I did 5 Organic Free Range Cage Free Eggs, 1 organic Zucchini, 2 organic Tomatoes and 1 Organic Onion
For the zucchini I grate with a cheese grater..

Then after its all grated it will be very watery - I put in the middle of strong paper towels and squeeze the heck out of it till most of the water is gone (if you dont it will make the consistency too watery) Then I mixed all together and baked at 375 for 25-30 mins! It was super yummy!  Cant wait to try more of these amazing recipes and have a great 21 days!!!