Technique- “Velveting” Paleo Style

What’s ‘velveting’? It’s a Chinese cooking technique in which  chicken is  coated in a mixture of egg white and cornstarch in order to keep it more moist. So, how does this apply to Paleo, since we don’t use cornstarch? Enter, once again, the lovely coconut. Using a plain coconut flour (JUST coconut- nothing added), I […]

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Egg Whites – Powdered or Fresh?

As those of you who read my blog regularly know, I often recommend using dried, natural (NOTHING ADDED) egg white protein powder in smoothies or as part of a pre or post workout meal for athletes. There are several brands on the market, but the only one I've found which is literally JUST egg white, […]

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A Paleo SuperBowl Sunday!

Nell, Here's an idea for your blog. With Superbowl coming up this weekend, I am going to be with family watching the big game. My husband and I are both Paleo, but my sister & bro-in-law are not. What snacks can we take that will satisfy us all? What else is there besides raw veggies? […]

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Paleo Recipe Makeover- Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Nell, following is a recipe that I thought you might consider it for your recipe makeovers. Is there an easy way that you know to butterfly the chicken? Yes!  Butterflying is really easy- click HERE for a post I did last year on the very subject!  See below in RED where I've edited in order to PALEO-IZE! […]

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USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines…BUT The Food Pyramid Is Still Upside Down and Inside Out!

"Today, the USDA and the Department for Health & Human Services Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic" Included in the new guidelines: "The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on balancing calories with physical  activity, and encourage Americans to consume more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, […]

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Got (Fresh) (Coconut) Milk?

I LOVE coconut.  SO tasty and SO good for you!  Coconut oil (organic, unrefined), coconut water (PLAIN- with NO additives), coconut milk and… this is to die for… coconut creme.  Just last week, for the first time, I went to, and joined, a small food store in Venice, CA, called Rawsome.  For a very minimal […]

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Paleo Concoctions

I have deemed myself the Queen of Paleo Concoctions…some of the things I come up with creates a bit of a stir as my husband will look at what I'm about to eat or drink and comment that he cannot believe I'd eat 'this with that'! : )   Doesn't stop me though… I love […]

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