Everyday Paleo Around the World: ITALIAN CUISINE and a Giveaway with LOTS of incredibly cool stuff…..

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Everyday Paleo Around the World: Italian Cuisine is almost here. Crazy!!! It’s May, which means that according to my calculations, July 23rd will arrive in approximately five minutes, or at least I know it will feel that way!!  Final details are just about wrapped up and the book will soon be off to print and that has given me a bit of time to squeeze in a GIVEAWAY (or two) in honor of your dedication and patience as I know you all have been depressed and saddened that this book is not yet in your hands!!!

Ok, all joking aside; I’m going to offer you  a sneak peak recipe from the highly anticipated Everyday Paleo Around the World Italian Cuisine! I’ll also share a few other glimpses into the book in which I literally take you around Italy right along with us!

Pictured above is the POSSIBLE new cover – if not this one it will be very similar and however it turns out ultimately I’m very happy with this design. It embodies the love, intimacy, and vibrancy that literally was our trip to Italy.

For those of you wondering what this book is all about; here’s the description you will find on the back cover!

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Why I Love Steve’s Paleo Goods

One awesome thing about eating paleo is avoiding the nasty pre-packaged processed foods; however, convenience is important for our busy family!  Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I’m not a huge product endorser but when I love something I want to tell the world.  Well, guess what.  I LOVE Steve’s Paleo Goods and this blog post is going to tell you why.  Yes, Steve’s Paleo Goods does offer packaged food but these foods include grass fed beef jerky, sauces and marinades without vegetable oils or unreadable ingredients, and tasty treats made with nuts, coconut, seeds, and a touch of honey.  In my not so humble opinion, these qualities are about as legit as you can get when it comes to food that has a label.  Steve’s Paleo Goods is one of the few sources of packaged paleo foods that I trust and that our family uses often and I’m happy to share the 5 big reasons why I love Steve’s Paleo Goods:

1. Convenient and Delicious: I travel A LOT and trust me, finding quality airport food is not all that easy.  Therefore, I never leave home without PaleoStix (my favorite) and/or PaleoKits.  My kids love them, they pack easily, they are filling, and they taste really darn good.  Busting out some beef jerky is also so much better than opening up a stinky can of tuna or peeling hard-boiled eggs in a teeny tiny airplane seat while your seat mates send silent looks of disdain your direction. Here’s the boys scarfing down some Berky (just berries and jerky) and PaleoKrunch Bars for an afternoon snack before running out the door to Karate.

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Everyday Paleo Workshop – Denver, CO!!!!

I’m coming off the high of last weekends sold out seminar in Clackamas, OR where we had over 100 attendees all jammed into Jason’s gym!  Thank you so much for all of you who participated it was truly an incredible day.  It feels crazy that we are taking a couple of months off from having workshops because it’s become part of our regular routine but our little family is leaving the country for a while to research my next book, so a break must be taken. However, we do have another workshop scheduled in August to kick off our return to the workshop circuit scene.

I am always excited about our workshops but for some reason I’m SUPER excited about the next one we have on the books which will be in Denver, CO on August 24th!  Maybe this workshop is feeling extra special because John and I traveled to Denver for a honeymoon of sorts (we went to watch a Bronco’s game a couple months after we got married back in 2001) and it was SUCH a blast.  I remember getting off the plane and looking up and exclaiming to John that I had never seen such a giant blue sky in my entire life!  Or, maybe this one feels extra special because we are going to have the workshop at eden which is a restaurant and event center that is beyond cool and the Chef is even MORE beyond cool.  I had the opportunity to hang out with Chef Ching-yuan Hu at PaleoFX in Austin, TX a few weeks ago and her excitement and passion for making real food is truly contagious.  Now, we have an opportunity to hold our workshop at Chef Ching’s location in Denver and although attending an Everyday Paleo Workshop is pretty awesome (in my not-so-humble opinion) all on it’s own; for this particular workshop, the participants will also be fed a paleo lunch prepared by Chef Ching herself!!!  So, come to Denver, CO on August 24th and hang out with Jason Seib and I as we fill your brains with tons of paleo information and Chef Ching will also fill your bellies for an exclusive attendees only lunch!  I simply can’t wait…  Click here to register for this event and as always, space is limited!!  See you all in August!

Everyday Paleo Workshop Coming to the Portland, OR Area!!!

Hello dear readers!  The next Everyday Paleo Workshop is only a couple of weeks away!  Jason Seib and I will be in Clackamas, OR (near Portland) on April 27th at Jason’s gym,  for a very special day filled with information on all things paleo. Space is limited so sign up today to reserve your spot by clicking here.  We can’t wait to see you soon!!

Here’s what people are saying about attending an Everyday Paleo Workshop:

“Thank you so much for this seminar.  I’ve been paleo since September but this seminar still was full of information that opened my eyes and blew my mind!!  You both have such a a wonderful perspective on this amazing lifestyle – I have changed my lens!!” Meghan 

“Excellent, enthusiastic presenters!  Relevant, humorous, believable!  Can’t believe I paid attention for 6 hours!!” Julie

“Glad that you were very casual, real, and laid back!  It’s always refreshing when professionals will speak real truth, self anecdotal, with facts to back it, who are truly passionate and understand but will NOT excuse the psychological barriers their students face.” Mathew F.


I have been trying to eat Paleo since May 2012 and was extremely strict for the first 30 days. I have days where I fall off the wagon, and your seminar was extremely helpful in letting me find my  motivation again.” Anna V.

The Primal Life Kit – Holy Guacamole Lot’s of GREAT STUFF!

There’s a lot of “stuff” out there in internet land and with all that “stuff” to choose from, it can be a bit confusing and crazy to weed through it all.  However, this is one super cool “kit” that I’m excited to share with you and can proudly stand behind. What you’ll find in this package is value beyond all reason.  This sale is running from April 2nd -April 9th and then, well, it’s gone. Therefore, I highly encourage that you check it out by clicking here and get your hands on a whole lot of legit primal/paleo information all in one place.

Contributors include: Primal Blueprint, Everyday Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness, Primal PalatePaleo MagazineBulletproof coffeeMelissa Joulwan of Well FedCivilized CavemanFat Burning ManNell Stephenson, and so many more..

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Eno Ristorante Video and a Sneak Peak Recipe from Everyday Paleo Around the World, Italian Cuisine!!

I’m finally back with more Italy posts!  I’ve been working like crazy to get the book finished, which has delayed the writing of these posts about our trip, but now we are back on track and I’m excited to share with you this video and recipe! What you are about to watch is highlights of our first stop on the amazing Island of Sardinia where I was able to cook with Chef Davide at Ristoranti Eno.  The food was fabulous during this leg or our journey and one of the best things about our visit to Sardinia, was our amazing guide Marcello who you will meet once you read the book.  After you watch the video, scroll down to find a sneak peak recipe from the book; a dish inspired by Chef Davide.  Everyday Paleo Around the World Italian Cuisine is available now for pre-order on Amazon and will be released July 24th.  The food is literally out of this world…. As always, enjoy!!

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Lamb Sliders with Ginger Cilantro Aoli

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While I’ve been away traveling and spreading the word on this whole Paleo thing and my husband hard at work in his office, Uncle Mark has stepped in to contribute some time and keep our family fed with some amazing Paleo recipes.  This was a huge hit with the family and just might become a regular staple in our household menu.  I mean what kiddo or grown up for that matter doesn’t love a good slider!  I have to say I was really impressed with this one; the taste and texture of the sweet potato bun along with the flavors of the lamb and ginger cilantro aoli was delish!  I hope you and your family enjoy this as much as we did!     [Read more...]