Groceries + Weekly Menu
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Groceries + Weekly Menu

May 30, 2014
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 ...
Short Guys Really Aren’t More Attractive?
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Short Guys Really Aren’t More Attractive?

May 30, 2014
A while ago, I stumbled across an article that made me think twice about the evolution of human stature in terms of both natural and sexual selection. It wasn’t particularly well argued, but it did get me to think. One of the curiosities that popped into my head was the case of the African pygmies. […] Evolvify recommends this paleo diet compatible body hacking program...
Our gardens! Summer 2014
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Our gardens! Summer 2014

May 30, 2014
Many of you know that Bill and I LOVE to garden. Gardening is the other hobby that we share (along with cooking and taking food photos together). Bill has been actively gardening since he was 12 years old, which later on turned into a profession of landscape architecture. He graduated near the top of his class at Penn State, and spent several years after college designing beautiful gardens in the US, Dubai, Africa, India, and all over the world. I was talking with a family friends’ landscaper when Bill and I...
New Recipe! Quick Pan Seared Scallops
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New Recipe! Quick Pan Seared Scallops

May 29, 2014
When it comes to seafood, shrimp is a great choice. It cooks pretty fast, and you can eat it in a variety of ways. If you’re looking for something a bit different, however, scallops are a great option. Just as quick cooking and versatile, they are delicious when you’re looking for something a bit more upscale, yet still easy to cook. The key to cooking scallops is to not overcook them. If you do, they’ll become tough, rubbery, and generally unappealing. Serve these with your favorite vegetables, a salad, or...
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Podcast Episode #142: Almond flour, sun exposure, cast iron skillets, kids & fruit, natural hair dye, Diane’s Kitchen Tip

May 29, 2014
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: 1.  Diane’s updates [5:31] 2.  Liz’s updates [12:45] 3.  Is almond flour really that healthy to cook with? [19:05] 4.  Exposing more skin for optimal vitamin D? [26:47] 5.  Cooking with cast iron that’s been pre-seasoned with unhealthy oils […] The post Podcast Episode #142: Almond flour, sun exposure, cast iron skillets, kids & fruit, natural hair dye, Diane’s Kitchen Tip appeared first on Balanced Bites.
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Guest Post: Bravo For Paleo, Lemon Rosemary Chicken

May 29, 2014
Thanks for joining us again for another installment of our Wednesday Guest Blogger Series! We’d like to introduce you to Monica Bravo of Bravo for Paleo. We think you will love Monica’s fresh style, and easy-to-follow recipes as much as w ...Keep Reading The post Guest Post: Bravo For Paleo, Lemon Rosemary Chicken appeared first on Paleo Parents.
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Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast, Episode 92

May 28, 2014
Please enjoy Episode 92 of the Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast! Click here to listen or find us on iTunes. Please submit your questions to paleopodcast@gmail.com and if you have a spare minute, please be sure to leave us a review on iTunes!!  Thank you very much and enjoy! Mark Rogers co-hosts again today.  Here’s what we talked about: Vegetables, fiber, weight gain, and a Crossfit rant.  (19:04) Lots of vegetable oil or protein shakes?  (37:03) Exercise for multiple sclerosis.  (42:22) The EPLifeFit discount code ...
Adversity Training, Part 1 — You
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Adversity Training, Part 1 — You

May 28, 2014
We are a bunch of softies. Yeah, I’m talking to you. But present company included too, as in, me. What am I talking about? Oh, just how we are far less resilient, adaptable, and mentally tough than we were just a few generations ago. This phenomenon, this softening of the human creature, is at the root of every gripe about the younger generations. Take, for example, those “Millenials” we like to harp on these days. In general, if media is to be believed, they don’t like to ...
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The Paleo Kitchen: Review & Giveaway

May 28, 2014
; ♥  Make sure you read to the end and enter the Giveaway! ♥ As we’ve blogged and podcasted about numerous time, the Paleo Parents family is good friends with George Bryant and Juli Bauer – authors of The Paleo Kitchen (just released ...Keep Reading The post The Paleo Kitchen: Review & Giveaway appeared first on Paleo Parents.
Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast, Episode 93
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Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast, Episode 93

May 28, 2014
Sarah and I are back with Episode 93 of the Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast!  Click here to listen or find us on iTunes. Please submit your questions to paleopodcast@gmail.com and if you have a spare minute, please be sure to leave us a review on iTunes!!  Thank you very much and enjoy! Here’s what we discuss in this episode: My boyfriend thinks I’m fat.  (25:00) Paleo on a budget.  (41:19) I feel like a failure.  (48:04) The EPLifeFit discount code for 75{4dd43735419885e2296c717ac798d5bb3483a708b4c1340b99a8b965668bd4df} off your first ...
Are You Ready to Let Go?
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Are You Ready to Let Go?

May 28, 2014
Letting go is hard. But it leads to freedom. It leads to a decline in stress. And it’s a skill that is essential to living the life that you most desire. Leo Babauta has convinced me that the art of letting go is the key (if there is only one key) to a meaningful life. The one skill that makes everything else a whole lot easier. He convinced me an an ebook that he wrote that he is giving away for free. You don’t even have to subscribe...
slow roasted pork shoulder
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slow roasted pork shoulder

May 28, 2014
I keep meaning to get back to regular posting, but 4-month old babies keep you surprisingly busy. ;) There's not much time for cooking, much less writing blog posts! Luckily this pork shoulder has minimal hands-on time and will feed a small army. You prep it the night before you want to eat and just stick it in the oven the next morning.SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDERserves: lotsingredients:8-10 lb pork shoulder3 small onions or 1 large onion, sliced2 oranges, peel left on, sliced6 cloves of garlic, minced1 T fennel seedssalt ...
Hot Cup of Awesome (Paleo)
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Hot Cup of Awesome (Paleo)

May 27, 2014
One of my favorite things. I like coffee in the morning, but I don’t always drink it. I call this quick throw-together drink a hot cup of awesome, because well, I find that to be an accurate description. This hot beverage will warm you up on a cold morning, and the fat content will help keep you energized and satiated. For that reason I’ll whip one of these up at time where I’m hungry and have no idea what I want to eat. The hot cup...
3 Phase Paleo Helps You Ease Into Paleo (and It’s On Sale)
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3 Phase Paleo Helps You Ease Into Paleo (and It’s On Sale)

May 27, 2014
Whether it’s changing your diet, increasing your weekly exercise, starting a meditation practice, giving up cigarettes, or any other big life change, a big switch all at once can backfire in a big way. When you place such stringent rules on yourself (and your family or spouse), you can start to feel deprived, stressed out (because all big life changes are naturally stressful), and even angry. In order to create lasting change, it may be better to make gradual shifts in your routines, instead. When it comes to eating ...
Roasted Cabbage Rounds
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Roasted Cabbage Rounds

May 27, 2014
My mom made a delicious cabbage dish last night. Adapted from a favorite in our household, Martha Stewart. If you like cabbage and are looking for a new way to make it, give this one a try! Ingredients: 1 Head of green cabbage Olive oil Sea Salt Pepper Caraway / Fennel Seeds Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Place 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds, in a single layer on sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with coarse ...
The Paleo Kitchen Book Tour Sleepless in Seattle!
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The Paleo Kitchen Book Tour Sleepless in Seattle!

May 27, 2014
Whatever that means. One book signing down, four more to go!! Our book release for The Paleo Kitchen was a complete hit! We had around 120 people come to Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch to hear us speak, pick up a book and have it signed! It was so freaking cool to have that many people show up. I was pitting out with the worry that no one would show up. But people from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins came to visit us. So fun. And we almost sold out of ...
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paleo reboot

May 27, 2014
So, um, hey guys. It's been awhile. What may have happened in the intervening year, you ask? Well, several things. I moved and had a baby, for starters. I also completely abandoned paleo for multiple reasons, including morning sickness, stress, and burnout on food in general. I really wasn't doing well on paleo near the end of it (around the time I wrote the shrimpy new year post back in Jan 2010) and the time off this past year has given me space to sit back and think about why ...
Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad
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Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad

May 27, 2014
Bacon Lime Sweet Potato SaladBy George Bryant on 05/16/2014This is an amazingly tasty salad contributed to us by George Bryant - from his new book, the Paleo KitchenPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesYield: 4 servingsIngredients:1/2 pound bacon (225 grams)3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/2 inch cubes4 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons coconut oiljuice of 1 lime2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 green onions, choppedhandful of fresh dill, roughly choppeddash of red pepper flakesdash of ground cinnamonsalt and pepper, to taste Cooking Directions Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet ...