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Whole30 BBQ St. Louis Style Ribs

Lydia February 2, 2019

Here’s a nerdy fact about me: sometimes I watch Bon Appetite youtube cooking videos in my free time. Like, on a lazy Saturday morning in my bathrobe. Claire is my favorite. (Molly, too!) I’m truly obsessed with her attempts to make gourmet …

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Whole30 Shakshuka

Lydia February 1, 2019

In previous whole30s, my go-to breakfast was always a beloved breakfast bowl of mine: a couple of roasted potato cubes, some fried eggs, bacon, arugula, and avocado verde. I love that breakfast bowl. But this round, I challenged myself to …

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Whole30 In-N-Out Burger (Protein Style & Animal Style!)

Lydia January 19, 2019

This post is dedicated to Mark, who loves a good In-n-Out burger. ❤ I was never so obsessed with the food itself, but I can’t deny that there was always something fun about chowing down on that Insta-famous burger when …

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Cacao Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfaits

Lydia January 13, 2019

So, I watched The Greatest Showman for the first time ever on Wednesday. And now I have the whole soundtrack memorized because I have listened to nothing else for the past four days. I am obsessed, you guys. The dance numbers, the …

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Whole30 Poke Bowl

Lydia January 11, 2019

When I left L.A, one of the hardest things to say goodbye to was the high quality sushi and poke I had grown so accustomed to. Part of me was a little (ok, a lot) worried about how I would …

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Whole30 Bangin’ Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Lydia January 5, 2019

I guess it’s shellfish week here in casa Daya. I’m into it! Hope you are too. I made this dish for dinner and had the leftovers the next day at work. It had been a busy morning, so for lunch …

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Whole30 Lemon Butter Scallops w/ Garlic Collard Greens

Lydia January 3, 2019

You guyyys! Whole30 Day 2. Done. BOOM. I’m having my classic Day 2-5 headache on account of all the sugar withdrawal. Feels great! Not. I’m drinking lots of warm lemon water and eating leafty greens for good vitamins and minerals …

The 5 Best Things I Did For Myself in 2019

Lydia January 16, 2020

Ahhh, a new year. So much promise, so much excitement, a brand new fresh start! I love it. I’m doing a lot of looking forward in the new year, but with resolutions also comes reflecting. 2019 was such a whirlwind …

72 Hours in Chicago

Lydia November 17, 2019

Before autumn fades out for good, I wanted to take the time to recap on my recent trip to Chicago in case anyone was looking for ideas for an upcoming trip! While I’ve passed through the windy city many times …

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Lydia November 5, 2019

It’s been a whiiile, right?! Long time no blog. I’ve missed you. But also, I’ve been wicked busy. I know I always say that after long periods of silence, but guys, this time I really mean it. Also, I had …