These figs are from a fig tree that is over 30 years old in my dads garden. He planted the tree from a branch that my grandfather gave to him before he died.   Dark Chocolate dipped Figs 2015-03-22 14:37:15 Serves 4 Write a review Save Recipe Print Prep Time 1 hr 15 min Prep Time 1...

A traditional Italian treat that I made with organic dark chocolate and raw almonds that were toasted. Usually topped with coloured sugar bits but we will leave that out. Grazie Maria.   Mandorle con Cioccolato (Chocolate with Almonds) 2015-08-27 20:58:48 Write a review Save Recipe Print ...

  Easter week has arrived but it really seems Christmas was just yesterday!   Easter week has arrived but it really seems Christmas was just yesterday! In this blog post today I have some wonderful traditions and a cute little surprise at the end that you must see. This religious day for us is about spending time with family, attending church and eating...

Posted on Nov 9 2014 - 9:24pm by Marianne
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A Paleo lifestyle is eating what our bodies were designed to eat. “Modern humans should go back to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to our bodies”(Quote from Nom Nom Paleo) The Paleo Diet generally follows the following Eat and Avoid Eating guidelines. However you will find some versions of the Paleo Diet to be...

These Paleo Coconut Macaroons are a Paleo treat you will have to share. Each bite is chewier then the next with a rich caramel flavour that comes naturally from coconut sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. This recipe makes a large batch so you can half all ingredients to make a small batch. If you are interested in sandwiching the Macaroons with...

Posted on Oct 16 2014 - 10:45am by Marianne
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Gusto Paleo is about using a traditional recipe and revitalising it to enrich how you feel after eating it. Me and my husband are from a strong italian background. Tho we may not speak Italian on a daily basis, we come from families where food is an important way of life. My husband dabbled with Primal from 2011 that allowed full-cream milk produce, red wine and dark chocolate. In 2014 we tried a stricter Paleo diet called the Whole30. We started to notice straight away how wonderful this way of eating is. We tried our first Whole30,...