I know a lot of chicks who do not have their period. Most of whom aren’t looking to get pregnant yet, so they don’t really see it as much of an issue. Some even see it as a blessing. I get that. Periods are a little inconvenient. They are messy. They hurt. BUT they play an important role in our health. As women, getting a regular, monthly period signals that our menstrual cycle is healthy, our
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You hear about the benefits of chicken stock, both nutritional and culinary, almost everywhere you look. I tried for years to make it part of my arsenal but I had some kind of mental block and never succeeded in making a stock that I thought tasted any good at all. I would try to hide it in things so I couldn’t taste it. I was very happy to finally figure out how the heck to make good tasting stock, so I will share it with you!YUMMY CHICKEN (OR TURKEY) …
While the Super Bowl is know as an all-American day of football. It is just as known for a feast of sinful goodies that you munch on for the many hours of game play. Don’t let this holiday get you off track. These 5 recipes will be a touchdown for Paleo and non-Paleo guests alike!For even more fabulous football food ideas, get a copy of Paleo Happy Hour! in the back of the book I feature a party menu called the “Football Feast”!Here are my top 5 Paleo …
Throwback Thursday. Paleo Pad Thai from April 2012. I’m making it again tonight!
When I first moved to New Zealand, I decided that I was going to make a concerted effort to connect with like-minded practitioners. I wanted to be part of a strong community of health folk. What I didn’t know was how amazing my new-found health-nerd friends would be. Actually, I tell a lie. I had an inkling of their awesomeness. Sometimes (often) my images have no relevance to the topic. I
On my mind:We’ve moved. We downsized. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. I’m talking about the move being over, the real work has barely begun. Let’s call this project house #1. I am excited. Time will tell how long we will stay. The biggest drawback is my husband’s commute is even suckier than before. Mine is about the same, which is not ideal, either, but doable. I realize all I really need is my family together (which I have), and it is a happy …
Creamy Green Bean CasseroleI’ve seen a lot of versions of green bean casseroles that don’t quite look like that old-time favorite. In this recipe, I really try to capture the flavor of the original dish. I think it turns out amazing!Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 40 minutesIngredients:4 cups frozen green beans, thawed and drained or 2 cans green beans, drained (or fresh green beans cooked)2 cups mushrooms½ onion½ teaspoon olive oil⅛ cup tapioca flour1 can beef broth plus ¼ cup beef broth1 cup coconut milk1 cup sweet potato, cooked1 cup pork …
UNDATEABLE Season 1 Gag Reel: “So none of that was usable, right?” Non-Food related post, folks. One…
Good morning! Good evening.It took me over 2 hours to write this menu plan (and another post for later) because I got interrupted a bazillion times. There was some yelling involved…. Not sure if this post is entirely coherent, but here ya go :)My favorite season it here! I enjoy all the seasons, but summer is my favorite because there are so many fun things to do… and I don’t know about you, but I usually feel healthier in the summer, too. I realize sometimes the heat can get to …
As you know if you've been following this blog for a while, obesity risk has a strong genetic component. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) attempt to identify the specific locations of genetic differences (single-nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs) that are associated with a particular trait. In the case of obesity, GWAS studies have had limited success in identifying obesity-associated genes. However, one cluster of SNPs consistently show up at the top of the list in these studies: those that are near the gene FTO. As with many of …
I know, I know: potatoes aren’t “Paleo™.” And neither is white rice, heavy cream, or butter. Well,…
As a child, my love for sweets was indiscriminate. I had no standards; if it was sugary, I figured…
Have I told you that I have an apple tree? It lives on my front yard. Small children come and steal apples from it as I stare out at them in excitement that I can provide fresh food for the neighbourhood. I try not to look creepy, but something tells me that peering out from behind a curtain inside the house is not the way to go about this. Don’t leave now! I have something yummy to share!
Tangy Apple BBQ Cocktail MeatballsThese cocktail meatballs are the perfect combination of BBQ flavors with sweet tangy apple! They are perfect as an appetizer since they will please most guests.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 3 (as a meal) or 6 (as appetizer)Ingredients:Meatballs1 pound ground beef¼ onion, finely diced1 egg1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltSauce½ onion, chopped1 apple, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup tomato sauce¼ cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons coconut aminos1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons mustard½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon sea saltdash red pepper (optional1. In a large bowl, mix …
my daughter was thrilled to find a tiger lily on the same day she was watching the movie Peter Pan(that’s the princess’s name in case you didn’t know)Thursday:It might be a 2 cups of coffee kind of day. Or not. Maybe a nap instead. Yeah, right, I think my kids will prohibit that.The dark rain makes me just want to curl up with a good book.A nice contrast once in awhile in the normally sunny summer.I’m reading Eat the Yolks right now. (affiliate link)I need to finish …
I’m not ready to start posting recipes yet, but I thought it would be fun to have another installment of “what I’ve been eating.” In the last week I’ve had…Roasted chestnuts – this is the only time of year I ever see fresh chestnuts in the store, so I got about half a pound to try them out. I liked them best fresh from the oven, but cold is ok. They definitely have a unique flavor and texture.Fresh pomegranate – this is the time of year for fresh pomegranates, …
Goodmorning! I love sleep.I took an excursion with the kiddos this weekend to do some shopping at the new-to-me Aldi and Costco on this side of town. Tax on food is cheaper here, yay! Of course, both stores were humming on a Saturday.On the left, $43.25 at Aldi. On the right, $75.93 at Costco. I’ll probably pick up a few more things mid-week.forgive my hasty photo. didn’t realize it was blurry until later.As you can see, I bought some shelf-stable snacky stuff …
I keep meaning to get back to regular posting, but 4-month old babies keep you surprisingly busy. 😉 There’s not much time for cooking, much less writing blog posts! Luckily this pork shoulder has minimal hands-on time and will feed a small army. You prep it the night before you want to eat and just stick it in the oven the next morning.SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDERserves: lotsingredients:8-10 lb pork shoulder3 small onions or 1 large onion, sliced2 oranges, peel left on, sliced6 cloves of garlic, minced1 T fennel seedssalt …
So, um, hey guys. It’s been awhile. What may have happened in the intervening year, you ask? Well, several things. I moved and had a baby, for starters. I also completely abandoned paleo for multiple reasons, including morning sickness, stress, and burnout on food in general. I really wasn’t doing well on paleo near the end of it (around the time I wrote the shrimpy new year post back in Jan 2010) and the time off this past year has given me space to sit back and think about why …
This past weekend, I turned 30. Officially in the dirty thirties now. And I feel great. Fantastic, in fact. My awesome hubby took me on a helicopter flight for my b’day! It has been 1 year since I wrote my postabout putting on weight to restore my fertility. It has been 3 years since I lost my period due to under-eating, over-exercising, taking the birth control pill and being a