Got a mandoline? Not the instrument, the kitchen tool? (I LOVE my de Buyer Mandoline from Williams- Sonoma…) If so, you can do this: Simply julienne fresh, organic zucchini, then give it a VERY quick saute in the cast iron skillet in which you've already sauted olive oil & garlic. Serve hot, with freshly ground black pepper, […]
Read More ›Following is a notice (this is not a joke) that was sent home with a blog reader's kids from school, asking for parent participation in donating 'healthy' snacks…. Note the McDonald's 'free breakfast- great way to start the day' mention at the bottom….. All Paleo aside, how can animal crackers, gold fish crackers and fruit […]
Read More ›Whiz fresh strawberries, blueberries, raw almond butter or coconut oil, egg protein powder (or raw, fresh eggs, if you have access to them!) and some water or chilled, brewed herbal tea in a blender. I like to add some spices, too- ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, for example. Drink then, or take it to go! The low […]
Read More ›When we think 'stuffed', we often think of, well, stuffing, as in the bread kind! Not so much in this recipe, of course… Here, this lovely cut is stuffed and rolled with, you guessed it- VEG! First, preheat your oven to 375F. Then, pound out your (grass fed) flank steak with a meat tenderizer (I'm […]
Read More ›Yet another article written about The Paleo Diet which concludes that while this lifestyle may be a 'good starting point', it 'may not provide enough 'energy' for athletes, amongst other inaccurate commentary. From my own experience, using my own diet as an experiment to start with, and then working with athletes, and non athletes, all […]
Read More ›Had to blog about it- SO exciting to receive a new bike! 2011 Cervelo p3, Carbon, Dure Ace with my fave ISM Adamo Racing Saddle, Speedplay Zeros with the CroMoly Pedal System- all in white…It will ride like a dream. With four Cervelos between the two of us now, we have been for quite a […]
Read More ›In keeping with this morning's blog, I'm happy to announce that Farm Fresh to You is offering a promo of $5 off the first delivery, if you mention my name and promo code 6164. Click HERE for more info about this wonderful CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) company, with locations throughout CA.
Read More ›Recently, I was approached, literally at my door, by a rep from a local farm delivery company who asked if I'd be interested in trying their product: delivery service (at your desired frequency) of local, organic, fresh produce straight from the farmers! They offered a trial sample, which I accepted, and here's what I received: […]
Read More ›Serving Raita along with some of this country's spicy offerings is simply part and parcel of this type of cuisine. Just because it's typically made with yogurt, however, doesn't mean you need to forego it completely, however.. thanks to our friend, THE COCONUT! Using fresh coconut milk (again- DON'T use canned as it has guar […]
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