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    • Lemony Love Muffins

      Posted at 8:36 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on February 9, 2015

      They say love is in the air come Valentine’s Day.  Why not add some fresh lemon and vanilla to the mix?

      The aroma of fresh lemon and vanilla essence baking together could be a perfume flavour.  These muffins are worth it for the aroma alone but trust me when I say you are going to want to eat them too.  In fact, you’ll want to eat all of them!   Hopefully you’ll have a little more restraint than me.  At least try to save a few for your loved one perhaps?

      It was hard to be patient while I let the oven do it’s thing (especially in those last few minutes) but I really wanted to get that beautiful golden shell with the oh-so-fluffy texture inside.  I’m happy to say they turned out pretty darn perfect!

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      After cooling, I sliced the muffin in half and slathered on some grass-fed butter which I have been trying to work into my diet.  Coconut oil would be fabulous too! I also drizzled on some fresh-squeezed lemon.

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      Posted in Celebrations, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Healthy Eating, Paleo, Soy Free, Whole Food Diet | 11 Comments | Tagged Dessert, Gluten free, Simply Whole Foods, Whole Food Diet

    • 15 Steps to the Perfect Pot Roast (and Killer Gravy)

      Posted at 11:33 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on December 28, 2014

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      Are you looking for the techniques to guarantee a perfectly cooked pot roast each and every time?  Better yet – success even without a recipe?

      In this post I’ll describe how you can transform an average roast into a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with a killer gravy to boot.

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      1. Choose a roast with lots of marbling throughout

      • Lean cuts of meat are not made for pot roasting.
      • The more marbling throughout the roast, the more flavour the finished pot roast will have.
      • Marbling will melt down during the long cooking process, creating immense flavour.
      • If you have a very lean cut of meat it’s probably best to consider another cooking method.

      2. Always bring your meat to room temperature before cooking

      • A room temperature roast will allow for much more even cooking.
      • A cold roast will encourage steaming instead of browning when it makes contact with the hot pan.  If you allow too much moisture to escape as steam you will not be able to achieve the desired golden crust!

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    • Skinnylicious Cookbook: Coconut & Carob Frozen Snow Balls

      Posted at 8:57 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on October 29, 2014

      Here’s the recipe for Coconut & Carob Frozen Snow Balls from the Skinnylicious Cookbook! My instagram followers asked for it so now it’s time to deliver!

      This is the type of treat that I love to keep stashed away in my freezer for those times when you just need a treat.  It also makes a great snack for when you cuddle up with the family for your upteenth rewatch of Disney’s Frozen.   I think even Olaf would approve.

      Olaf making a snow angel  

      A diet with nutrient-dense whole foods and healthy fats is the key to maintaining a healthy body weight and trimming down.   That is one of the key points that Flavia hammers home in the book and in her personal coaching sessions.   With that in mind, there is plenty of room for healthy indulgences – like these Snow Balls!

      Feel free to substitute cacao or cocoa powder for the carob powder and any nut meal would work.

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      Thank you to everyone who is buying the book.  I’m seeing orders being placed from all over the world!  Indonesia, Australia, USA, Canada, Portugal and France!   PLEASE, PLEASE leave me a comment in one of my posts so I can extend you a personal thank you.

      Skinnylicious Cooking is still on sale until Friday night so please grab your copy sooner rather than later.  It’s an ebook that looks fantastic on an iPad or Android tablet.

      Use this link:  Click Here to Order (60% off )

       

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    • Skinnylicious Cookbook: Green Pancakes Recipe!

      Posted at 10:37 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on October 29, 2014

      Over the next few days I’ll be posting some recipes from the Skinnylicious Cookbook that I helped create!

      Here’s some very yummy Green Pancakes supercharged with kale to start your day off right!  Gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free.

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      I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who bought a copy of the book yesterday and for all of the positive feedback!

      The 60% launch sale continues until Friday. Please use this link to buy:

      Click Here to Buy (60% off launch sale until Friday)

      Thank you,

      Hollie

      Ps. What type of recipe would you like a sneak peak of next? Breakfast, Main, Side or Dessert? I’ll go with whichever gets the highest votes on all my social media sites!  Please consider sharing!

       

       

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    • I have an announcement to make!

      Posted at 7:40 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on October 28, 2014

      Over the past 12 months I’ve been working incredibly hard on an amazing project with a great friend of mine (and fitness queen!) Flavia Del Monte.  Today, I get to finally announce the fruit of that labour.  A VERY special cookbook!

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      I was commissioned for the meal photography and also collaborated on many recipes. The result is a GIGANTIC ebook containing 150 new recipes! I’m REALLY proud of my contributions to this project.

      The exciting part is that all of the recipes contained in Skinnylicious Cooking are perfect for those with allergies or intolerances.

      All of the recipes are

      • Gluten Free
      • Soy Free
      • Wheat Free
      • Refined Sugar Free

      Many of the recipes are also dairy free, egg free, grain free and Paleo friendly!

      A preview of my bio that you will find on page 12 on this 372 page MONSTER collection of incredible recipes.

      Instead of counting calories, Skinnylicious Cooking is all about staying healthy through consumption of nutrient-dense meals made from whole foods.  My readers will know this is what I am all about!

      I’m really in love with how this book turned out.  I’ve never once sold anything on this site.  If you have appreciated the content over the last few years and would consider purchasing a copy with my link I would be INCREDIBLY thankful.

      In addition to supporting me, you will be getting one of the best cookbooks I’ve ever seen.  This is a book you will be going back to for many years to come.

      The book is launching with a 60% off sale for just $27.   In addition to the book, Flavia is throwing in a bunch of bonus items for the launch week which you will see after clicking the link below.  I understand the price is lower than it will ever be again so I highly encourage you to order today if you can!

      To purchase, please use my link below:

      Click Here to Purchase (save 60%)

       

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      A small sample of the many recipes you will find in the book!

      I really hope you love the book as much as I do.  Please leave comments below if you have your copy and let me know what you think!!

      Thanks,

      Hollie

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      Hi I'm Hollie! I share step-by-step recipes and tons of healthy eating inspiration. My recipes are dairy free, gluten free and paleo friendly that are perfectly suited for those with allergies and intolerances. I hope you enjoy!

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