by Joey
The Spaghetti Squash is, by far, the most fun vegetable I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. After a rocky introduction and a few first awkward dates together, this particular squash and I now have quite an intimate relationship… I want it around at all times, even if it’s just sitting around… I get upset at the poor produce guy at PCC when it isn’t “available,” and, I notice that when I treat it right and with gentle hands, […]
Categories: Recipes
by Joey
I tried a new salt-free rub the other day, and while I wasn’t too wild about it with the chicken by itself (it tasted a bit more plain than I thought it would given the ingredient list!), I really liked it inside this delicious new salad I whipped up. Blackened Chicken: 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne I rubbed the dry chicken breasts on both sides with the spice mixture, threw […]
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by Shelley
So I have messed around in my kitchen and this is what came of it! A banana rolled up in some toasted nuts, cinnamon, almond butter and then frozen for a tasty treat! Here is the scoop… The Nutty Banana 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup pecans 3 tsp canola oil (divided) Sprinkle of cinnamon 1/4 cup almond meal 4 Tablespoons of almond butter 2 tsp of Agave 1 tsp vanilla Sea Salt-a couple turns on the grinder Take your sliced […]
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by Joey
Sometimes I think posting simple meals are silly. They seem so very obvious. But then, I realize there’s a reason I eat these simple meals. They’re fast, they’re easy, and I enjoy them immensely. So I’m hoping maybe you will too? Leave a comment! Let us know! I whipped up these eggs the other morning for breakfast, and they were delicious. To Prepare: Heat smallest frying pan on level 4-5 Break 4 Scavenger Eggs in a bowl & lightly whip (Scavenger […]
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by Joey
Shelley gets due credit for finding this Mexican Pecan recipe. She raved about it, and I’ve been addicted ever since. I like them best fresh out of the oven when they’re still hot, but you’ll enjoy them cool too. Found in the book The Paleo Diet For Athletes (page 260), by Dr. Loren Cordain, it goes as follows (well – this is my version, the ingredients & amounts are all the same, but I changed the way I put them […]
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by Joey
While on my effort to diversify my fats, I learned that coconut oil is a great substitute for olive oil when grilling & cooking. I was a bit skeptical, as I don’t like coconut flavor and definitely didn’t want it’s taste claiming my delicious meats! Jake bought a jar of Organic Virgin (Unrefined) Coconut Oil for us to try out. He liked the flavor of it, but I thought it had too much coconut flavor to use on my food. […]
Categories: Diet
by Shelley
I LOVE soup! I have made this soup twice now and it is yummy and satisfying! I tweaked a couple of the ingredients, but it is right out of The Paleo Diet book by Loren Cordain, Ph.D. Here you go. Chicken Vegetable Soup 6 cups water Meat of 1 whole chicken, diced up ( ok so this is where I took a short cut-I bought a rotisserie chicken and cut all the meat out of it) 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
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by Joey
I never liked leftovers until I began eating Paleo. I used to let them sit in the fridge collecting condensation until it was time to toss ‘em. Since eating Paleo, I have become so much more conscious of where our food comes from. Knowing so much about how the meat was raised, where it lived, and what it was fed… my heart feels it is only fair to do that animal justice by allowing it to serve a purpose. And […]
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by Shelley
I think it was sometime this past fall where all I kept hearing about from my sister, Joey and her husband, Jake, was Paleo, Paleo, Paleo and cross-fit and Paleo and well you get the idea! As they started shrinking…and when I say shrinking I mean that their bodies shrunk to a beautiful, fit, and healthy natural weight, I started to ask more questions. Joey finally just told me…get the book! The Paleo Diet, by Loren Cordain, Ph.D. Ok so it was weeks […]
Categories: Personal
by Joey
After my “ugly” day of eating yesterday, I was so happy to have a nutritious dinner and close the day on a positive note. We grilled up our Pork Chops from Bill the Butcher, added a large side of roasted asparagus, and washed it all down with a glass of coconut milk. And huge thanks to Jake for doing the cooking while I laid on the couch in my carb-coma. Food prep: Pork chops were rubbed with Tom Douglas’ Pork […]
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