I love beef liver and I love chicken liver but until we purchased ½ a hog, I had not knowingly had pork liver.  I was sure that I would like it, but boy, was I wrong.  I cooked a small portion of it the same way I often cook beef liver (quickly fried with some […]

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Can I get a Woot Woot?!Last Summer I partnered with a local chef to create a book that seemed so obvious I couldn’t understand how it hadn’t already been done.The concept?Paleo Grilling.Meat, fire, cavemen, it all just goes together so well.During the months that followed, we rubbed a few brain cells together, rubbed a few sticks together, almost caught ourselves on fire (not really) and managed to get this thing done.This was my first “legit” book project and I truly didn’t know what to …

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Selected Passages from “The Abolition of Work” by Bob Black (bold added). “No one should ever work. Work is the source of nearly all the misery in the world. Almost any evil you’d care to name comes from working or from living in a world designed for work. In order to stop suffering, we have […] Evolvify recommends this paleo diet compatible body hacking program…

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About 10 days before the end of the month, my husband and I scroll through our Amazon Subscribe and Save subscriptions list. We usually pare down the list, often for items we added previously on a one-time deal. Then, we have the fun of shopping for temporary monthly coupon deals on Amazon that we couldn’t find elsewhere. We are often able to combine up to 3 different discounts on Amazon to get the best deal possible, shipped free to our door.Here are some things we scored this week in our …

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Please enjoy Episode 91 of the Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast! Click here to listen or find us on iTunes. Please submit your questions to paleopodcast@gmail.com and if you have a spare minute, please be sure to leave us a review on iTunes!!  Thank you very much and enjoy! Mark Rogers co-hosts again today.  Here’s what we talked about: Women and cholesterol.  (9:50) Intolerance to coconut oil, olive oil, and nuts.  (20:13) 4 PM slump.  (27:45) Bars.  (37:20) Training when working hard and not sleeping …

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Yes, my Paleo Pad Thai came out delicious this time around too! Here’s the updated recipe since the first time I made it. PALEO PAD THAI (all ingredients, all organic, all the time) Wild Caught ShrimpCaveman Ketchup (the secret ingredient that makes no sense)Carrot Noodles (made with a normal peeler)Cabbage (optional, thinly sliced for some crunch)Chicken Stock (not much, maybe a 1/4 cup)GarlicFreshly grated GingerCoconut Aminos (a few dashes)Crushed Red Pepper (optional)CilantroScallionsScrambled EggCrushed Nuts (this time I used almonds)Oil (olive or coconut, but this time I used carrot seed oil)A squeeze …

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Hello little blog, how have you been? I’ve been busy moving and visiting family over the holidays, but now I’m ready to get back to updating you. In fact, my only resolution this year is actually to blog more often! So let’s get to it.I found a nice looking bag of frozen, unpeeled shrimp at my new grocery store (since moving I’ve swapped a Whole Foods for a Wegman’s) and decided what the heck – I don’t do a lot of seafood, but I always feel like I should, and …

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I feel like homebirth has been getting a lot of bad press lately. It seems like much of what is being reported on is based on poorly researched and biased studies. While homebirth is not for everyone, it can be a safe choice for many low risk women and their families. Study after study have demonstrated homebirth, when planned and attended by a Registered Midwife, is safe for low risk women.Waterbirth is also safe when attended by trained midwives. Here’s a link to the recent debate floating around the …

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The thyroid gland: can’t live with it, can’t live without it! At least, that’s what it seems. Could your thyroid be making you fat? And making you sick and tired if it’s not functioning optimally? Also, why are most people’s thyroids off and why is most information out there incorrect? We are extremely fortunate to have a repeat PaleoHacks podcaster (our first?) with Sean Croxton! He is leading The Thyroid Sessions, which is a free summit with over 25 thyroid experts. Over 25 experts By the …

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I have never seen the Seven Wonders of the World, and as I sit here now and think about it – there is a good chance I never will.  But I have my own 7 wonders.  The Seven Wonders of My World! They aren’t things to do, or even places to visit.  Instead they are things that baffle me.  Curious if any of them will resonate with you!  In the case of #7 – I am hoping to shed some light on one of the biggest wonders out there. So here …

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When I think about what kind of Paleo-friendly or 21DSD recipes you guys ask me for most often, topping the list every single time is always: “something I can make fast on a weeknight!” Assuming that you have some ground meat defrosted (which I always recommend thinking about before you go to sleep for the […] The post Easy Recipe: 10-Minute Sliders with Creamy Ranch Dressing (dairy free) appeared first on Balanced Bites.

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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) …

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Updated 6/10/14 What are the best fats or oils to use for cooking? First and foremost let me remind you that there are a few different reasons why you will want to avoid certain fats and oils for cooking, mainly seed oils. 1. Saturated fats are more stable than unsaturated fats. Quite literally, the chemical structure […] The post FAQs: What Are Safe Cooking Fats & Oils? appeared first on Balanced Bites.

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Hey Peeps! Can you believe it’s June already??? With the start of a new month comes a new Reader Appreciation Giveaway! Woot! Last month I gave away a Vitamix commercial blender (congrats Emily D!), and one of the entry options was to vote and help me choose this month’s prize. The options for you to vote on were an Apple The post June Kitchenaid Stand Mixer Giveaway appeared first on I Breathe… I'm Hungry….

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Last fall, when I was doing the Whole Life Challenge with my CrossFit box, my good friend was suffering some major chocolate cravings about halfway through the 8 week long challenge. We were permitted unsweetened chocolate at our chosen level (intermediate) of the challenge, so as a “hang in there” gesture, I came up with these.These are paleo-friendly raisinets, and if you are involved in a challenge that permits their ingredients, they are little tasty nuggets of, “Phew, OK, I can do this.”Here’s the dealeo:Spiced Paleo RaisinetsMakes …

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Once upon a time… … we went to Miami (cue Will Smith song) for the BlogHer Food Conference. I picked up some excellent Pinterest tips from Lisa Wells of Cook Eat Paleo, had the great pleasure of meeting Dianne Jacob in person, ate my weight in yuca (fries and boiled and chips, oh my), and spent quality time in the sun and sand of South Beach. Here are some highlights from our adventures. And stay tuned for a recipe for crispy oven-fried yuca! Running Dave and I escaped the …

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Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: 1.  Introducing our guest, Juli Bauer [2:30] 2.  Juli’s intro to paleo [7:21] 3.  Juli as a competitive athlete [13:08] 4.  Collaborating with George Bryant [21:54] 5.  The process of creating recipes [24:18] 6.  Juli’s thoughts on the controversy […] The post Podcast Episode #143: “The Paleo Kitchen” with Juli Bauer appeared first on Balanced Bites.

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Let me tell you a quick story. I first visited Singapore about 10 years ago, flying solo to the city-state for a work trip. I loved this tiny country from the very start, most especially their melting pot of cultures and languages (the country has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil). I also happened to be visiting during Chinese New Year, and the whole downtown area was filled with celebrations and fireworks – quite a welcoming sight for this young and starry-eyed traveler. My first morning in…

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