Last Sunday we had the perfect day for a hay ride on a beautiful farm. The sun was shining, and we were able to enjoy perfect fall temperatures. Dan and Deb Marsh, owners of Greener Grass Farms, so graciously opened their farm to several of my "followers and friends", along with many of their Marshall customers. I was able to meet several of you whom I've only known online, so it was nice to put a real face to a name! Willow Garden was also there with their beautiful organic veggie setup. Everyone was able to enjoy paleo pumpkin muffins, fresh, local apples and unpasteurized cider, and popcorn. We're already looking forward to next year! Scroll through the photos below to take a peek at what the event was like. Happy browsing, and thanks to all who came out!

MONDAY: Chili is a pretty standard dish. When chili turns paleo, beans are omitted. Instead of the classic tomato, beans, and onions - I dress my chili up with carrots, celery, onions, peppers, kale, and sweet potatoes. I start by browning my meat. I then season the chili with chili powder, garlic, some cumin, onion powder, paprika, coconut aminos, and a splash of fish sauce. Add veggies (listed above), and saute. Add fresh canned tomatoes. Matt especially likes to roast the peppers before adding them to the chili. Let simmer for several hours and add salt and pepper to taste.

TUESDAY: You know the drill. Taco Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY: Paleo lasagna is a favorite. Click here for my recipe!

THURSDAY: Roast a whole chicken with veggies. You got this! I like to take the drippings and make a pan sauce with butter, shallots or onions, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and garlic. So, so good.

FRIDAY: Paleo pizza night!

SATURDAY: Saturdays are usually busy, so I like to keep bread on hand. Make your favorite soup and dress some sandwiches. Easy and delicious!

MONDAY: Roast your whole chicken! I like to save the drippings and make a sauce with the juices. I love to use butter, thyme, lemon, and red wine vinegar. Roast veggies.

TUESDAY: Taco Tuesday! You know what it is.

WEDNESDAY: One of my favorites dinners! I simply cook the chicken and make my sauce. I soak 1 cup cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes. I then blend the cashews with chicken stock, thyme, and garlic. I add the sauce to sauteed broccoli, cauli rice, mushrooms, and onions. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

THURSDAY: Also another favorite! Roast sweet potatoes in the oven. Saute onions and peppers and garlic. Slice sausage in inch pieces and brown well. Combine the sausage and onions and peppers. Add some kale to the sweet potatoes and combine. A perfect one skillet dish!

FRIDAY: Pizza Friday!

SATURDAY: Click here for my roast recipe!

MONDAY: We really love smoked meats in this house. I understand that some of you don't have time to smoke your meats, but don't fret. You don't have to smoke a roast. You can also find some sort of meat that you can easily throw in the oven after work! Today, you can prep your coleslaw. This has always been a "secret" recipe of mine, and honestly, I don't have a recipe I follow. I chop cabbage, carrots, and onions, and dress it with my paleo mayo, mustard, vinegar, Trader Joe's everyday seasoning, a squeeze of honey, pickle juice, and season with a bit of salt and pepper until it tastes good!

TUESDAY: Taco Tuesday. Enough said. Refer to my notes from last week!

WEDNESDAY: I love stuffed peppers, and I have a lot of peppers laying around from my CSA box. I simply make a paleo meatloaf and stuff the peppers with the meatloaf. My meatloaf is made with Greener Grass beef, 2 eggs, 1 cup of almond flour, 1 can of tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, and fresh basil. You can also mix in some cooked cauli rice for a more traditional stuffed pepper. I then cover my peppers with a paleo friendly pasta sauce that I will most likely make with the tomatoes I've canned. I bake them at 350 until done - about an hour. Roast sweet potatoes to your preference.

THURSDAY: Chicken thighs are a favorite of mine. If you've been following me for a while, you know this! You can flatten the thighs a bit, or cut them in half. Caramelize some onions, and add some mushrooms. Season with some fish sauce and coconut aminos, basil, thyme, whatever. Stuff the chicken and bake at 350 for 40 mins or until done. Serve with roasted broccoli (crispy is best). My family calls it "world famous broccoli" haha! I simply wash and cut my broccoli. I cover the broccoli in fat of choice, garlic and onion powder, and I roast until done. I then season with salt and pepper after it's done.

FRIDAY: Pizza Friday! Click here to read my notes from last week.

SATURDAY: Butternut squash is a staple in our house, and Eloise's favorite soup. Click here for my butternut squash soup recipe. Please note that this soup is best with homemade chicken stock. Click here for my bone broth recipe. I've made it with store bought stock, and it's not the same. Get those good flavors going! Make a batch of my paleo bread for paleo sandwiches. Top it with my paleo mayo, and all the toppings you love. Crisp up the sandwich in some pastured bacon fat for some added flavor and fat.

I hope you enjoy this week's menu! Here's to another healthy week!