Farmer’s Market Finds

Anyone out there in LA?  If so, you’re likely familiar with one of the best farmer’s markets around, the Santa Monica Wednesday Market at the Promenade. As per their website:  The Santa Monica Farmers Markets are committed to promoting healthful eating and sustainable agriculture in California by providing fresh agricultural products from small farms to […]

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Making (Grocery) Shopping Fun

I felt I had to add the little “(Grocery)” bit to the title, in order to not trick anyone with the nature of this post.  Don’t get me wrong, I love a trip to my favorite store for a new pair of heels or a dress, but let me get back on track to where […]

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What’s Wrong With Jerky?

Nothing, in and of itself.     The concept makes a lot of sense; it’s a way to take a great source of protein, such as wild salmon or grass fed beef, cook it and make it far less perishable, thus allowing it to be transported without refrigeration and resulting in a viable protein option […]

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Technique: Poaching in Olive Oil

Olive oil is a healthy part of the Paleo diet, but we can’t cook with it…or can we?    Definitely better off eaten as is, but cooking at a low temp isn’t an issue once in a while.  Thus, we can incorporate another easy-to-execute technique into our kitchen arsenal:  poaching in olive oil. Poaching fish […]

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