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The party problem: Everyone knows warm biscuits are the best kind of biscuits, but that fresh-out-of-the-oven heat only lingers for so long.

The party trick: Make a DIY bread warmer.

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As you dive into holiday baking and get ready to assemble cookies plates and sweet edible gifts, take this time to remember the chocolate-lovers in your life. From hot cocoa-inspired madeleines to triple-chocolate thumbprint cookies to classic chocolate crinkles, these are the 12 cookie recipes every chocolate-lover needs.

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Lucky me. I’ve been fit and happy my whole life; always followed what I believed were healthful ways-of-eating along with workout plans that made me feel great and kept my body trim. And, for a long time I was really in shape. But, little by little I was amping up my cardio as well as my carbs, and I would reason this madness by thinking I had earned more carbs through working out so hard. At one point I was doing five Spin classes a week, along with an hour plus of weights 4 times a week, plus running, and whatever else I could throw in the mix.

I was sailing along pretty great until I turned 50. Then my Father called to tell me he had 4th Stage Bladder Cancer, and a couple of months later, he passed away. We were very close so I was immediately plunged into instant adrenal fatigue. It was so bad at one point that I registered zero adrenaline, even when confronted with a terrifying situation. I was gaining weight in spite of all my workouts, not to mention that I wasn’t eating much. Huh? One day, I was driving my car on the freeway when another car blew one of its front tires and came careening toward me and a friend. I had no reaction, just turned the wheel to avoid the accident while my friend was screaming his head off. That was my turning point. I knew I had to address my adrenal fatigue and change how I ate and worked out.

I did a LOT of research, consulted a Naturopath and immediately cut out all exercising for a month. I began taking adrenal supplements, followed a vitamin protocol, removed as much stress as I could and went on with my life. During my exercise hiatus I read as much as possible about nutrition and how it affected adrenal fatigue (which in turn affected weight loss) and after going down several rabbit holes online, I found Primal Blueprint!

I ordered the book, joined the website and haven’t looked back once. I am now in the best shape of my life, have more energy than I can handle (or anyone else can handle, for that matter). I work out with weights for 30 minutes about 3 times a week using compound movements like squats and pull ups and others that Mark recommends. I walk a lot, and once a week or every 10 days I do 6-10 minutes of HIIT cardio. I’ve successfully shared the book and methodology with several people (one of whom actually plays Frisbee with Mark!).

About a month or so ago, I decided to take it one step further and began Keto. Total brain clarity and energy, never more up and happy in my life. Then lo and behold, recently received info from Mark about a Keto Summit and am listening to those podcasts excitedly. Life is GOOD!

And to think, I could still be a very average 20 pounds overweight, dragging around with zero energy and thinking that is totally normal. Ha! Thanks to Primal Blueprint I will never have to worry about that!

Wendy O. Roberts

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The Bloody Mary is a ubiquitous brunch beverage, a supposed hangover cure-all and the perfect savory sip to accompany eggs and waffles alike. Made from a base of tangy tomato juice, seasoned with lemon juice and spices, and finished with a pour of vodka, Bloody Marys provide a savory respite from sweet brunch drinks and can be easily made by the glass or by the pitcher.

This version sticks to the classic expectations so it’s got a rich, tomatoey base and a bit of heat and zip from hot sauce. But there’s always room for improvement, right? So we’re adding one unusual ingredient to this recipe to really make it what we’re happy to call the best. And because a good Bloody Mary recipe is very much a template for further cocktail customization, we’re including a few pointers for seasoning these Bloody Marys. Even if you’re nursing a hangover, you can still make a pitcher of the easiest, tastiest brunch drink ever.

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From Apartment Therapy → 27 Gift Ideas for the Healthiest Person You Know

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Picture the scene: You have eggs on your plate, your eyes are a bit on the heavy side, and you’re quite possibly recovering from the previous night. It’s happened to all of us.

We just have one question for you (and it has nothing to do with why in the world you stayed up so late last night): What are you having? Breakfast or brunch? And when does one become the other? It’s time to clear this up.

In order for that standard breakfast to become a brunch, these three things have to happen.

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Perhaps this really should be called lazy lasagna. When cheese ravioli is tossed in an abundance of marinara sauce, piled in a casserole dish, layered with even more cheese, and baked, it takes on all the good qualities of the classic layered pasta dish.

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What are the holidays all about (aside from family, spiritual connections, and reflection)? They’re about giving gifts that people wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves.

Chances are, your friends and family didn’t know they needed these tiny-but-mighty gifts. But upon opening one, they’ll wonder how they ever got by without it!

Here are 10 little luxuries you should gift this holiday.

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From Apartment Therapy → 7 Tips for Meeting The Parents This Holiday Season

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