I want to get back to posting here and using this as a journal for Reece and Parker to look back on one day. I want to make sure they have an easy place to find old photos of me too so here are some that I found the last time I was home in Naples from when I was a baby and toddler!
If you look at my instagram @tellmemoore this is the cover to my Story Highlight where I will be posting my Whole30 stories!
I’m starting Whole30 for my second round, on Monday, January 6, 2019. I decided to start on 1/6 (instead of 1/1 like most people typically do and I did last time) for a few reasons: we had family in town, school starts on Monday, and I just do better when I start something on the first day of the week. One of my friends asked me why I’m doing Whole30 and this is what I said: “This will be my second time doing it. I just loved it. I loved that I had to start cooking every meal again- like it forces you to meal plan and that makes it a good habit for me. Definitely to reset my sugar cravings/addictions. And definitely to lose weight but I try not to focus on that part. Just want to create good habits and start the year out like that.”
3 days ahead: Try to consume whatever we have left and don’t grocery shop (to not waste food and to get rid of all non Whole30 foods). Mentally prepare- look at the rules, start trying to be a little healthier, read some blog posts. Start looking at recipes(from last time and new ones). Start meal planning and making grocery list.
2 days ahead: Pick meals for the week and write grocery list.
1 day ahead: Grocery shop and start to prep a few things. You want to make sure you have breakfast ready in the morning and possibly lunch to make sure you don’t have the chance to be nervous/freak out that you have nothing ready/be hungry.
Here is my Week 1 that I will be starting in 2 days!
*I am using a TON of recipes from the new Defined Dish cookbook. It is AMAZING and I’m so excited. Click here to buy it on Amazon or go pick it up at your local bookstore tomorrow!
Week 1: January 6-12, 2019
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Perfect Whole30 Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash- page 12
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas- page 49
Serve over Smitten Kitchen Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Black Pepper Chicken- page 76 with cauli rice for me and white rice for the fam
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Hibachi-Style Chicken with Magic Mustard Sauce- page 105
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Greek Lemon and Oregano Potato Soup- page 137
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Mexican Cabbage Soup- page 155 (lunches for me)
Zucchini/Beef skillet https://lowcarbyum.com/mexican-zucchini-and-beef/?crlt.pid=camp.s0JmXY96gsbQ (breakfasts for me- I don’t like eggs so I have to get creative) *I’m using a can of fire-roasted tomatoes for this
Week 1 Grocery List:
Yellow onions- 5
White onion- 2
Baby bella mushrooms- 8
Zucchini- 4
Carrots- 3
Green bell pepper- 1
Head green cabbage
Tomato Paste
28 oz can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
15 oz can tomato sauce
14.5 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes- 2 cans
Beef broth- 2 boxes
Chicken broth- 2 boxes
Lemons- 2
Fresh chives
Fresh parsley
Fresh basil
An orange
2 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
Cassava Flour
Eggs
Spaghetti Squash
Sweet potatoes (a lot!)
Chili Powder
Onion Powder
Toasted sesame seeds
Garlic cloves
4 lbs boneless pork shoulder or butt
Bay leaves
Frank’s red hot sauce
Cilantro
Avocados
TJ’s frozen rice- NOT WHOLE30- but for my family to go with the Black Pepper Chicken
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
Avocado oil
Arrowroot starch
Celery
Cauliflower Rice
2.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (5)
Pantry Items I have:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Red Pepper flakes
Dried Oregano
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Almond Flour
Red Boat Fish Sauce
Coconut aminos
Ground ginger
Rice Vinegar
Tahini
Ghee
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Limes
Apple cider vinegar
Week 2: January 13-19, 2019
The Defined Dish Cookbook: Meatloaf meatballs, mashed potatoes and green beans- page 243
The Defined Dish Tikka Masala Meatballs
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I have shared this google doc with over 50 people and I wanted it to have a permanent spot on my blog! I know some people don’t like to DM/comment (myself included a lot of the time) to see something and just want to swipe up and look at it real quick so here it is. I copied and pasted this from my original document from the Whole30 I did in January 2018. Fun fact- I was pregnant with Parker towards the end of this Whole30 and I didn’t even know it! I found out I was pregnant with Parker a couple weeks after on February 13th and surprised Craig on Valentine’s Day (he was SHOCKED and also I have no idea how I kept it to myself for 24 hours!!!). Also scroll all the way to the bottom for some photos from our life in January 2018 and a bunch of Whole30 meal photos!
Week 1- January 1-7, 2018
Zucchini/Beef skillet https://lowcarbyum.com/mexican-zucchini-and-beef/?crlt.pid=camp.s0JmXY96gsbQ
Spaghetti Pie- I made this before whole30 too http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie
One of my favorite recipes- Sloppy Joe Potatoes https://physicalkitchness.com/whole30-sloppy-joe-bowls/
Bone broth with a rotesserie chicken http://www.thedefineddish.com/bone-broth-why-and-how-i-drink-it/ and then this with the chicken: http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-buffalo-chicken-salad/
Marinated onions: https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/03/18/marinated-red-onions/ (put on top of everything!)
Chicken Piccata http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-6$ skillet-chicken-picatta/
https://physicalkitchness.com/tomato-basil-bisque-with-italian-meatballs-paleo-whole30/ (don’t add cheese duh)
Week 2- January 8-14, 2018
Sausage and Cranberry Breakfast Skillet (not sure where I found this and the recipe is at the very bottom below)
http://www.thedefineddish.com/easy-chicken-penang-curry-noodle-bowls/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/all-purpose-whole30-bbq-sauce/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/apple-cider-vinegar-pulled-pork/ for the pork and finishing steps http://www.thedefineddish.com/instant-pot-whole30-bbq-pulled-pork/ with above bbq sauce
Used leftover pulled pork without bbq sauce instead of chicken for this salad and it was really good! https://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/23/asian-sesame-chicken-salad-recipe/
I would rename this to Mexican Pie but it was really good! http://www.justjessieb.com/2016/09/paleo-beef-tamale-pie.html?m=1
Made this with leftover Heroine chicken and used Primal foods mayo- so good http://howtofeedaloon.com/best-ever-chicken-salad/
First repeat recipe Sloppy Joe Potatoes https://physicalkitchness.com/whole30-sloppy-joe-bowls/
Week 3- January 15-20, 2018
This was so good! I accidentally made it with corn and peas but they aren’t allowed on Whole30 because corn is a grain and peas are a legume! But it was still so good and you could substitute other veggies http://www.primaverakitchen.com/mashed-cauliflower-shepherds-pie/
https://www.tasteslovely.com/whole30-vanilla-latte-coffee/ I use New Barn almond milk for this. I didn’t have a vanilla bean, I used 2 dates. So good!
Paleo meatballs and sauce below over spaghetti squash (not sure where this recipe came from either but it is at the very bottom below)
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-pot-roast/ I couldn’t find compliant beef broth so I used chicken broth and it was totally fine- it becomes beef broth anyways from it simmering for so long
Per Craig on how delicious this is “it’s hard to believe this is Whole30:” http://www.thedefineddish.com/bang-bang-shrimp-lettuce-wraps/
I made this recipe up until the boiling potatoes part and then did the technique of page 74/75 in the Whole30 cookbook http://people.com/food/gail-simmons-baked-salt-and-vinegar-smashed-potatoes/ (sub apple cider vinegar for malt vinegar- malt is not whole30 approved!)
Week 4- January 22- 30, 2018 (last day!)
Another one that Craig actually reallyyyyy loved! http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-thai-basil-beef-pad-gra-prow
https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/09/14/whole30-stuffed-peppers/
Loosely made this recipe for the burger: http://theleancleaneatingmachine.com/2014/01/23/ultra-juicy-turkey-burgers/ with this insane ketchup https://www.tasteslovely.com/easy-whole30-paleo-ketchup-tessemaes-copycat/
These were so good! http://www.thedefineddish.com/easy-tikka-masala-meatballs/ over cauliflower rice
Made this for my breakfasts this week (I don’t like eggs) and it’s pretty good- I put almond butter on top- http://www.wholesomelicious.com/pumpkin-apple-breakfast-bake-paleo-whole30/
This was our favorite dinner of the whole month!!! Over mashed potatoes and using beef broth instead of wine (not adding the optional sugar or cheese of course) http://tworedbowls.com/2017/09/21/braised-beef-orzo/ with these mashed potatoes http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-mashed-potatoes/
This makes a ton http://www.thedefineddish.com/oven-baked-creamy-lemon-caper-chicken/ with the leftover mashed potatoes http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-mashed-potatoes/
Post January 30th recipes that I made:
https://littlebitsof.com/2016/01/paleo-balance-bowl/
So good- made on Superbowl- https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/loaded-taco-sweet-potato-sliders-paleo-whole30/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-bbq-ribs/
Loved this- would have to find no sugar pancetta if still on Whole30- so good- could use bacon https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/vinegar-braised-chicken-and-onions
On my list to make next:
Found this list on Day 30 and I want to make it all! http://soletshangout.com/25-whole30-recipes-to-help-you-thrive-not-just-survive/
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/sweet-potato-fries-bbq-ranch-paleo-whole30/
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/parsnip-fries-bacon-aioli-paleo-whole30/
https://thecoconutmama.com/coconut-butter-buttons/
http://www.theorganickitchen.org/rosemary-butternut-squash-fries/
https://physicalkitchness.com/paleo-tomato-basil-beef-goulash-with-eggplant/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/creamy-tortilla-less-soup/
https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/09/23/enter-the-staub-cast-iron-round-cocotte-7-qt-giveaway/
https://brooklynsupper.com/baked-chicken-tenders/
https://www.tasteslovely.com/easiest-3-minute-homemade-mayonnaise/
http://homesweethunter.com/2018/01/14/white-chicken-chili-gluten-free-dairy-free/
https://www.tasteslovely.com/easy-whole30-bbq-sauce/
https://www.tasteslovely.com/almond-pulp-crackers-paleo-whole30/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-chicken-marsala/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-clam-chowder/
https://nocrumbsleft.net/2016/02/25/harissa-cauliflower/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/creamy-dijon-chicken-skillet/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/buffalo-potato-salad/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-buffalo-burger-with-buffalo-mayo/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-broccoli-salad/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/mini-bbq-meatloaves/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/hibachi-style-chicken-with-magic-mustard-sauce/
http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-classic-meatloaf/
Best Ever Paleo Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
2 lb Lean ground pork
1 lb Lean ground beef
2 tbsps Italian Seasoning
1 egg
1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 small onion finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic chopped
1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
1 tsp black pepper
Preheat your oven to 400F
Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper so that the meatballs don't stick to the pan.
Mix the meat, egg and seasonings together in a large bowl.
Form about two tablespoons of the meat mixture into even sized meatballs and place them on the lined sheet pan.
Bake in a 400F oven for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
To make the marinara sauce, first add the olive oil to a pan and heat up on a medium heat.
Now add the chopped onion and saute for five minutes.
Next, add the chopped garlic, canned tomatoes, bay leaf and pepper to the pan.
Cook on a low to medium heat for 20 - 30 minutes, until the sauce has thicken.
Serve over the cooked meatballs and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Sausage and Cranberry Breakfast Skillet
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of your choice
1 pound ground breakfast sausage or ground pork
2 cups red potato, diced (about 2 potatoes)
1 cup onion, diced (about 1 onion)
1/2 cup green pepper, diced (1/2 green pepper
½ cup mushrooms, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries (not sugar sweetened)
2 large handfuls spinach
1 and 1/4 tablespoons dill
½ tablespoon thyme
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
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Directions:
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
Add sausage, potato, 1 tablespoon dill, thyme, onion powder and garlic powder
Cook until sausage starts browning and potatoes begin to soften
Add in onion, green pepper, mushrooms and the other 1/4 tablespoon dill
Continue cooking until sausage is browned and veggies are done (about 10 minutes)
Throw in the dried cranberries and spinach
Stir to combine and allow for spinach to lightly wilt
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Hello! I haven’t blogged in awhile. I felt like I needed a little break. I recently hit the 2.5 month mark of starting Tell Me Moore as a lifestyle blog. It’s been an...interesting ride and I appreciate all the support I have gotten from you. I have thought about it and I’m going to try to have more intention with my posts. And it’s really cool because a couple weeks ago I met with my friend Graham Bloem (who also happens to be the guy who trained Ravioli!) and Graham made a point to tell me a couple times to be confident with what I’m doing and know that I’m making a difference.
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If you have been following me in 2019 you know that I am OBSESSED with my Peloton! I get tons of questions about it from my friends and followers and wanted to write a review!
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I’m Gina Moore, mom to Reece (3), Parker (1) and Ravioli the English Cream golden retriever (3.5), wife to my best friend Craig, Cardiff-by-the-Sea (San Diego) resident, and founder here at Tell Me Moore! I have always loved a good pun with our last name and came up with this domain for our wedding save the dates so guests could find out more about our wedding! Get it? Ever since, I knew I wanted to tell you more about my family, my Southern California life, food, & life revelations that I am constantly, passionately sharing with friends!
My favorite things in life are the beach and sunsets, Italy and Italian food, red wine, sandwiches, reading cookbooks, and entertaining.
If you’re interested in working with me or just want to say hi, please contact me at gina@tellmemoore.com.
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