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Giveaway Time: Vitamix S30!
**THE GIVEAWAY IS OVER! CONGRATS TO DANIELLA H.!** I’m still recovering from my...
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Yes, my Paleo Pad Thai came out delicious this time around too!…
Yes, my Paleo Pad Thai came out delicious this time around too! Here’s the updated recipe since the first time I made it. PALEO PAD THAI (all ingredients, all organic, all the time) Wild Caught ShrimpCaveman Ketchup (the secret ingredient that makes no sense)Carrot Noodles (made with a normal peeler)Cabbage (optional, thinly sliced for some crunch)Chicken Stock (not much, maybe a 1/4 cup)GarlicFreshly grated GingerCoconut Aminos (a few dashes)Crushed Red Pepper (optional)CilantroScallionsScrambled EggCrushed Nuts (this time I used almonds)Oil (olive or coconut, but this time I used carrot seed oil)A squeeze ...
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A very shrimpy new year
Hello little blog, how have you been? I've been busy moving and visiting family over the holidays, but now I'm ready to get back to updating you. In fact, my only resolution this year is actually to blog more often! So let's get to it.I found a nice looking bag of frozen, unpeeled shrimp at my new grocery store (since moving I've swapped a Whole Foods for a Wegman's) and decided what the heck - I don't do a lot of seafood, but I always feel like I should, and ...
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Amenorrhea and bone health
I know a lot of chicks who do not have their period. Most of whom aren’t looking to get pregnant yet, so they don’t really see it as much of an issue. Some even see it as a blessing. I get that. Periods are a little inconvenient. They are messy. They hurt. BUT they play an important role in our health. As women, getting a regular, monthly period signals that our menstrual cycle is healthy, our
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Yummy Chicken (or turkey) Stock
You hear about the benefits of chicken stock, both nutritional and culinary, almost everywhere you look. I tried for years to make it part of my arsenal but I had some kind of mental block and never succeeded in making a stock that I thought tasted any good at all. I would try to hide it in things so I couldn't taste it. I was very happy to finally figure out how the heck to make good tasting stock, so I will share it with you!YUMMY CHICKEN (OR TURKEY) ...
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Top 5 Paleo Super Bowl Snacks
While the Super Bowl is know as an all-American day of football. It is just as known for a feast of sinful goodies that you munch on for the many hours of game play. Don't let this holiday get you off track. These 5 recipes will be a touchdown for Paleo and non-Paleo guests alike!For even more fabulous football food ideas, get a copy of Paleo Happy Hour! in the back of the book I feature a party menu called the "Football Feast"!Here are my top 5 Paleo ...
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Throwback Thursday. Paleo Pad Thai from April 2012. I’m…
Throwback Thursday. Paleo Pad Thai from April 2012. I’m making it again tonight!
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Ancient Genes vs Modern World – an event you must attend!
When I first moved to New Zealand, I decided that I was going to make a concerted effort to connect with like-minded practitioners. I wanted to be part of a strong community of health folk. What I didn’t know was how amazing my new-found health-nerd friends would be. Actually, I tell a lie. I had an inkling of their awesomeness. Sometimes (often) my images have no relevance to the topic. I
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Other stuff from this week…
On my mind:We've moved. We downsized. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. I’m talking about the move being over, the real work has barely begun. Let’s call this project house #1. I am excited. Time will tell how long we will stay. The biggest drawback is my husband’s commute is even suckier than before. Mine is about the same, which is not ideal, either, but doable. I realize all I really need is my family together (which I have), and it is a happy ...
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Green bean casserole
Creamy Green Bean CasseroleI've seen a lot of versions of green bean casseroles that don't quite look like that old-time favorite. In this recipe, I really try to capture the flavor of the original dish. I think it turns out amazing!Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 40 minutesIngredients:4 cups frozen green beans, thawed and drained or 2 cans green beans, drained (or fresh green beans cooked)2 cups mushrooms½ onion½ teaspoon olive oil⅛ cup tapioca flour1 can beef broth plus ¼ cup beef broth1 cup coconut milk1 cup sweet potato, cooked1 cup pork ...
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UNDATEABLE Season 1 Gag Reel
UNDATEABLE Season 1 Gag Reel: "So none of that was usable, right?" Non-Food related post, folks. One...
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Weekly Menu
Good morning! Good evening.It took me over 2 hours to write this menu plan (and another post for later) because I got interrupted a bazillion times. There was some yelling involved.... Not sure if this post is entirely coherent, but here ya go :)My favorite season it here! I enjoy all the seasons, but summer is my favorite because there are so many fun things to do... and I don’t know about you, but I usually feel healthier in the summer, too. I realize sometimes the heat can get to ...
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A New Understanding of an Old "Obesity Gene"
As you know if you've been following this blog for a while, obesity risk has a strong genetic component. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) attempt to identify the specific locations of genetic differences (single-nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs) that are associated with a particular trait. In the case of obesity, GWAS studies have had limited success in identifying obesity-associated genes. However, one cluster of SNPs consistently show up at the top of the list in these studies: those that are near the gene FTO. As with many of ...
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Shepherd’s Pie from Russ Crandall’s The Ancestral Table
I know, I know: potatoes aren’t “Paleo™.” And neither is white rice, heavy cream, or butter. Well,...
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Panna Cotta with Strawberry Balsamic Compote
As a child, my love for sweets was indiscriminate. I had no standards; if it was sugary, I figured...
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Paleo Coco-Apple Cookies
Have I told you that I have an apple tree? It lives on my front yard. Small children come and steal apples from it as I stare out at them in excitement that I can provide fresh food for the neighbourhood. I try not to look creepy, but something tells me that peering out from behind a curtain inside the house is not the way to go about this. Don't leave now! I have something yummy to share!
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Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail meatballs
Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail MeatballsThese cocktail meatballs are the perfect combination of BBQ flavors with sweet tangy apple! They are perfect as an appetizer since they will please most guests.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 3 (as a meal) or 6 (as appetizer)Ingredients:Meatballs1 pound ground beef¼ onion, finely diced1 egg1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltSauce½ onion, chopped1 apple, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup tomato sauce¼ cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons coconut aminos1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons mustard½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltdash red pepper (optional1. In a large bowl, mix ...
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Week End Ramblings
my daughter was thrilled to find a tiger lily on the same day she was watching the movie Peter Pan(that's the princess's name in case you didn't know)Thursday:It might be a 2 cups of coffee kind of day. Or not. Maybe a nap instead. Yeah, right, I think my kids will prohibit that.The dark rain makes me just want to curl up with a good book.A nice contrast once in awhile in the normally sunny summer.I'm reading Eat the Yolks right now. (affiliate link)I need to finish ...
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what I’ve been eating
I'm not ready to start posting recipes yet, but I thought it would be fun to have another installment of "what I've been eating." In the last week I've had...Roasted chestnuts - this is the only time of year I ever see fresh chestnuts in the store, so I got about half a pound to try them out. I liked them best fresh from the oven, but cold is ok. They definitely have a unique flavor and texture.Fresh pomegranate - this is the time of year for fresh pomegranates, ...
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Groceries + Weekly Menu
Goodmorning! I love sleep.I took an excursion with the kiddos this weekend to do some shopping at the new-to-me Aldi and Costco on this side of town. Tax on food is cheaper here, yay! Of course, both stores were humming on a Saturday.On the left, $43.25 at Aldi. On the right, $75.93 at Costco. I'll probably pick up a few more things mid-week.forgive my hasty photo. didn't realize it was blurry until later.As you can see, I bought some shelf-stable snacky stuff ...