Yes, name is a bit corny, but I swear the tomatoes in Northern California are so freaking huge right now they remind me of flying saucers after I slice them!! So, hence the name. I made this for lunch the other day and Rowan (the 2 year old) ate about half of it, no joke. Actually, as I type this, I wish I had some more – it was so good!! Continue reading
Paleo Woman
One of our rock-star clients at Norcal and a dedicated Everyday Paleo reader recently shared with me her 3 month before and after photos. Michele L. is a living testament to what hard work and dedication looks like. We live in a quick fix society and most folks want results now; which is why our TV commercials are littered with “Lose 10 lbs in 1 week with this magic pill” ads. The truth is, real people have to work real hard in order to change their lives, and Michele did just that. Here is what Michele had to say about her 3 month transition and Everyday Paleo, Continue reading
Yes, this meal was Disney inspired… Ratatouille was playing on TV a few weeks ago and my 6 year old asked me if WE could ever make Ratatouille.
Now to get off track a bit, I must mention that I recently signed up with a local farmers cooperative here in Chico called GRUB. Every Wednesday we go to the GRUB farm and for only $75 a month we get a weekly hook up of an amazing assortment of organically grown fresh vegetables. It’s a great experience for the kids. Continue reading
Our ancestors ate what was available based upon the seasons and in my part of the world the summer season is the most bountiful and wonderful time to take advantage of what’s growing near you. I made a yummy breakfast this week with organic seasonal vegetables, all purchased from our local farmers market (except the mushrooms which I purchased from Trader Joe’s). Continue reading
I will admit that I live in a paleo bubble of sorts. As a trainer for Norcal I am surrounded by a huge community of friends who generally all eat paleo too. When Robb Wolf and Nicki Violetti happen to be the folks you work for, that’s just kind of how it is… Which by the way, if you haven’t yet pre-ordered Robb’s book- I strongly suggest you do so!! So, back to that paleo bubble I mentioned Continue reading
If you haven’t noticed, I LOVE to cook – but sometimes I get stuck in the same old chicken salad rut because it’s easy, and I know we all like it. But today I needed an excuse to be in the kitchen, rather then venturing out into the 105 degree weather so the boys and I got a bit creative in the kitchen and the results were blog worthy!! Continue reading
When life gets tough, I often think about those few epic CrossFit WODS that have been permanently burned into my memory banks, and I think, “Well, if I can get through THAT, I can get through anything.” I also think about the resiliance of children and how they often tackle challenges with the bravery and optimism of warriors. For example, back in September we had our annual Fight Gone Bad fundraising event and our kids class participated in a separate heat at the end of the day. I was so impressed with the determination, willingness, and spirit the kids portrayed!! In fact, after the workout, I even heard one kid express how much fun he had!! What a great lesson. Even when the challenges we face are really really hard, we can look for the good, we can make it fun, and we CAN make it through. This was one of those challenging weeks – and I thought a lot about my life and how lucky I am to have three healthy kids, a kick-ass amazing husband, and a wonderfully supportive group of friends, and I realized that focusing on the positive and finding my own resilience made this week bearable. Just like those epic 3 five minute rounds, they really suck but we get through it alive and maybe even a little better for it…
Here are a couple of quick and easy meals that helped us get through this rather hectic week:
Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, and Kale:
Saute two sliced red bell peppers and one medium yellow onion in olive oil
Add 1 package of gluten free chicken sausage and one bag of frozen shrimp
Stir in one jar of marinated artichoke hearts and 2 big spoonfuls of sun dried tomatoes
Serve over a pile of steamed kale
Dinner in five…
Brown 2lbs of grass fed ground beef
Season beef with a little sea salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder
Pour in one jar of Trader Joe’s Organic Marinara sauce and one can of organic diced tomatoes
Add in 5 sliced zucchinis and simmer together until zucchini is tender.
