the Blog
You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
March 1, 2019
Ok so I realized I can’t give up chickpeas. They’re good in SO MANY things and in so many ways! I also haven’t knocked the nightshades or eggs yet (but am having them much less frequently). I’ve been getting 10 – 12 hours of sleep a night since I left my office job which has […]
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February 28, 2019
As most of you know, I’ve made a huge health switch and have been leading a paleo lifestyle since January 2. I plan to keep it going which brings me to share this very exciting and comprehensive list of paleo restaurants in Austin! Bento Picnic*– 2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 They are […]
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February 24, 2019
I’m back for the third time to share the Best Pizza in Austin for 2019 AFBA City Guide! (Here are the guides from 2017 and 2018) Although this year I’ve made a huge health switch I still love pizza with all my heart! This post is a general guide to pizza in town – don’t […]
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WEEK 7. I’m doing the damn thing!! I’m now in the “gut balance protocol” section which is 6 weeks long. The goals are to remove reactive foods, supplement with enzymes, balance and nourish the gut flora. The diet excludes A LOT more foods and I’m only sort of doing that because, well, it’s incredibly exclusive […]
February 22, 2019
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February 13, 2019
I’m halfway through this protocol, people!!!!!!!!!! I’ve completed the adrenal protocol (although this has been a very stressful month and I feel like my adrenals still aren’t where they need to be) and the next 6 week will consist of the gut protocol. I’ll be eliminating even more foods (like eggs, nuts, seeds, and nightshades) […]
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February 11, 2019
I had the opportunity to host a fabulous Galentine’s Dinner with some of my favourite women this past weekend! American Lamb Board graciously sponsored this dinner because February is Lamb Lovers Month! I made some very savory and delicious lamb chops from Ashley Rodriguez’s cook book, Date Night In. The lamb chop recipe includes lots […]
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February 8, 2019
I. Want. Wine. It’s been a hard week and I was thiiiis close to opening a bottle of wine for myself yesterday. But I thought about what that would mean – not that I failed a program, but that my body would be pissed off because it’s still in recovery mode and it’s actually enjoying […]
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I MADE IT ONE WHOLE MONTH Y’ALL! My food restrictions have been easier to get used to, except for when I eat out. I managed to eat out much less than last week so that’s a win! Read below to see what I ate this week. January 24 breakfast- green juice* lunch- chollay, chicken curry […]
February 5, 2019
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January 31, 2019
I spent a few days in San Francisco and had a great time exploring the diverse city! We didn’t get to hit up all of the sites because there are so many amazing things to see and do! Here’s a recap of my time there. Kitchen Story This place was soooo cute and had AMAZING […]
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January 24, 2019
Week three is donesies!!! It’s been hard sticking to the protocol, and I’ve had a couple of slip- ups, but I’m so proud that I’ve come this far. I also ate out a LOT more than I thought I did (writing down what you eat everyday is so huge). The first two weeks of the […]
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January 16, 2019
I had some really good days and some really crummy days in week two. As a reminder from week one, everything is free of gluten, dairy, soy, added sugar, grains, caffeine and alcohol. January 9: Breakfast- green juice* Lunch- falafel salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus and tahini Snack- cashews Dinner- vegan alfredo pasta Click […]
