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About Me I’m starting this blog to share that paleo eating is possible. I’m a busy mother of three, wife, CrossFit coach, and well - totally human.

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Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan Crusted Chicken

May 01, 2010 23 Comments

I was never a huge fan of fried chicken, chicken nuggets, or any other variation of breaded chicken – but the reality is – that little crunch on the outside of a moist piece of chicken appears to be universally pleasing to the masses, including all the boys in my family.  Here is a fun and fast [...]

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Seafood “Who Needs Rice” Jambalaya

Seafood “Who Needs Rice” Jambalaya

April 26, 2010 16 Comments

My whole family likes it spicey.  Even my two year old will slurp down curries and salsa with a smile.  My oldest recently started a ritualistic competition with my husband to see who can eat two hot pickled peppers the fastest.  It’s a pretty comical way to start our evening meal… I contribute my childrens’ spice [...]

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Salmon Cakes with Homemade Ginger Mayo

Salmon Cakes with Homemade Ginger Mayo

April 20, 2010 35 Comments

After I made these yesterday I sent my husband a text message telling him that I just made the best salmon cakes ever.  He replied back, “ever??” And my reply was, “EVER!!”  Now that you have a glimpse into how truly boring my life is and how excited I get about the little things like really [...]

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Three “No Excuses” Lunch Ideas and Magazine Update

Three “No Excuses” Lunch Ideas and Magazine Update

April 16, 2010 15 Comments

The Woman’s World magazine hit the stands yesterday with the Paleo story making the cover promoted by a picture of the beautfil CSI Miami star Eva La Rue!  Prior to finding out yesterday, totally unbeknown to me, there is a celebrity promoting the paleo diet – look how mainstream paleo is quickly becoming!!  Very cool!  The article within the [...]

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Italian Rib Eye with Sun Dried Tomato Topping

Italian Rib Eye with Sun Dried Tomato Topping

April 11, 2010 10 Comments

This  recipe sounds much more complicated than it actually is and I  must say it’s pretty darn scrumptious…  Italian Rib Eye 4 big rib eye steaks 1 1/2 cups olive oil the juice from 1 meyer lemon 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp oregano ground black pepper to taste sea salt to taste Mix all marinade [...]

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Dry Rub Burgers and Sweet Potato Rounds

Dry Rub Burgers and Sweet Potato Rounds

April 09, 2010 19 Comments

First – props to Jaden (my six year old) for taking all the photos for this blog post.  You rock J!!   This dry rub recipe works well on burgers but is also bangin’ on rib eye steaks and probably on chicken too (haven’t tried that yet, but could imagine it would be tasty…) Also, a [...]

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

April 04, 2010 11 Comments

Here is one of my favorite go to meals that’s always a hit with the family.  Chicken Lettuce Wraps Chicken mixture 4-5 chicken breasts 3 tbsp of Tamari Wheat Free soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth garlic powder to taste 2 zucchini diced 6-8 mushrooms diced sesame oil Condiments 1 head iceberg lettuce cored and [...]

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Little ol’ me in Woman’s World Magazine!!! And of course a recipe…

Little ol’ me in Woman’s World Magazine!!! And of course a recipe…

March 31, 2010 22 Comments

I am completely humbled, excited, and honored to say that Woman’s World Magazine contacted me a few months ago in regards to Paleo nutrition and they are running a story in their April 26th issue on the Paleo diet including an interview and photos of little ol’ me!!  Woman’s World first contacted Dr. Cordain who [...]

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Spicy Speedy Stuffed Peppers and Pressure Cooked Artichokes

Spicy Speedy Stuffed Peppers and Pressure Cooked Artichokes

March 27, 2010 7 Comments

I love stuffed bell peppers and I often make them in the crock pot but this is another way I make them that is fast and relatively easy to do.  I also made artichokes in my pressure cooker – which I recommend for all of you busy paleo cooks our there, because a pressure cooker, I simply couldn’t [...]

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Egg Cupcakes!

Egg Cupcakes!

March 24, 2010 46 Comments

Who doesn’t want cupcakes for breakfast?  Really, if you had the option and you knew you wouldn’t end up on a sugar rushed carb crashed stomach turned bathroom fest, wouldn’t you go for it?  Well, now you can have cupcakes for breakfast or at least little mini crust-less quiches that are shaped like cupcakes and [...]

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Food for kids…(what to pack for lunch, quick breakfast, and more…)Five minute rounds…“Breaded” Baked Chicken and Curried CauliflowerGarlic Beef Stew and Savory Cauliflower MashAlmond meal griddle cakes…End of weekend eats, baby handstands, and a Monday of lettuce wraps…Keep it simple.Happy Thanksgiving!Ginger Shrimp Salad and Curried Hash

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