July 2011
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Paleo Eats: 7/30/11
I’m trying to keep my nose to the grind so my work week goes by faster…
My first meal at work was a few leftover prosciutto-wrapped frittata muffins…
…followed by a couple tablespoons of coconut butter.
Before leaving the hospital, I ate some leftover sous vide flank steak, roasted bell peppers, and sliced tomatoes.
When I got home, I rounded up Big-O and my mom and we headed to the...
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Paleo Eats: 7/29/11
Night two of work…
I wasn’t super hungry at the hospital, so I snacked on Fitbomb’s homemade jerky and some coconut flakes at 2:00 a.m. If you can’t wait for his new Paleo-approved jerky recipe, here’s his old one.
Before leaving for home, I ate some leftover sous vide Turkish slider burgers and stir-fried zucchini and mushrooms.
At home, my boys and I watched the CrossFit Games...
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Paleo Eats: 7/28/11
I was energized by a large mug of Jacob’s Wonderbar, so my first night at work flew by. Or maybe it was ‘cause I was in a great mood because my work husband gifted me with some homemade headcheese and pork rillettes. Pork presents always make me smile.
I wasn’t super hungry so I snacked on a packet of Grass Fed Jerky Chews, a hard-boiled egg, and some carrots and dips midway through my...
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Braised Chicken With Artichokes and Pearl Onions,...
There are two ways I roll when making dinner: I lazily choose an entrée that is in my regular rotation (e.g. Damn Fine Chicken) or I pick a new dish to try. That means there are lots of dishes I only make once, even though many of them would make my greatest hits list if I’d just repeat and tweak.
So in an effort to expand my list of go-to entrees, I remade and modified my braised chicken...
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Paleo Eats: 7/27/11
I started my week of graveyard shifts tonight so my morning was busy with meal planning. Mind you, “meal planning” in my case is a very loose term. I just grab a bunch of frozen protein from the outside freezer on the weekend, stick them in a bowl in the fridge, and deal with the defrosted meat on Wednesday morning. I’m forced to do something or the meat will rot. I can’t let that happen...
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Eating Out Paleo: Marlowe (San Francisco, CA)
As I’ve written before, I love, love, love Marlowe. We come here with our little posse every few months and we’re always served delicious chow by friendly waitstaff in an unpretentious setting. How can you not love a place that has these two quotes (among many awesome foodie bons mots) printed on their front window:
Today, I took the train up with the boys to meet Fitbomb here...
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Paleo Eats: 7/26/11
Today, I retweeted this spot-on quote from Ruth Bordain, “I can’t get behind Meatless Mondays, but I am a very strong supporter of Tempehless Tuesdays.”
Methinks he/she is a fellow caveperson. Or at the very least, a vegan ridiculer.
Before heading to the women’s class at CrossFit Palo Alto, I filled my belly with a leftover piece of Damn Fine chicken and crudites dipped in basil and...
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Paleo Eats: 7/25/11
Monday, Monday, so good to me…
I bet most of you are thinking, “Wha….?!?!” but Mondays are my Fridays; I’m well-rested and work is still a few nights away. See? Working 7 nights on and getting 7 days off ain’t so bad.
(Wanna know a secret? Fitbomb is a diehard fan of The Mamas & The Papas AND The Carpenters. I don’t hold it against him, so neither should you.)
Before I...
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Get Your SeaSnax For Cheap! →
I LOVE SeaSnax! They’re yummy, crunchy, Whole30-approved, roasted seaweed made with olive oil and sea salt. Yep, they don’t contain ICKY VEGETABLE OR SEED OILS like the ones at Trader Joe’s or the Asian grocery store. Get some now at Daily Gourmet while the deal is on!
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Paleo Eats: 7/24/11
My Sundays off are wonderful, and today was no exception. Not only did I get to sleep in past 7:00 a.m., but I also discovered that I got a nice shout-out on Mark’s Daily Apple for my sous vide goat loin chop recipe!
(If you’re visiting for the first time, WELCOME! Check out my About Me link if you’re nosy and wanna know my deets.)
Since I wasn’t hungry in the morning, I skipped breakfast. We...
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Eating Out Paleo: Prospect (San Francisco, CA)
Prospect is the modern, edgy new restaurant from the talented team at Boulevard. Both times we’ve eaten here, we’ve waddled away stuffed and satisfied. Prospect offers modern farm-to-table fare with some more exotic touches thrown in by acclaimed executive chef Ravi Kapur.
I’m not gonna lie: The preponderance of dishes include one or more elements that’s not Paleo-approved (e.g....
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Paleo Eats: 7/23/11
Yay! It’s Saturday! Why am I so excited? ‘Cause I had a day off from cooking today!
This morning I ate a leftover chicken drumstick and a small cup of coconut milk — pre-workout protein and fat.
I decided to venture out of the comfortable and nurturing confines of the CrossFit Palo Alto women’s class and attend my first co-ed class. It wasn’t as scary as I thought. Especially since...
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Paleo Eats: 7/22/11
It’s Friday, so I’m mostly readjusted to being diurnal again. It helps that I kept myself busy the whole day. Ain’t no rest for the wicked…
For breakfast, I made myself a frittata with a couple pastured eggs, frozen broccoli, diced roasted portobello mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and a splash of raw heavy cream.
Then, it was off to the women’s class at CrossFit Palo Alto to get my blood...
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Paleo Eats: 7/21/11
The first day after getting off my week of nightshifts is kind of rough. There’s ALWAYS some sleep debt that lingers which makes me a wee more snippy than usual. That being said, after going Paleo for over a year, my recovery from graveyard shifts is quicker and less painful. Plus, my kids have told me that I’m a nicer mommy and that’s all that matters.
Enough blathering. Let’s get to my chow for...
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Paleo Eats: 7/20/11
Last night of work for the week! And my flip-day (the tortuous Wednesday when I switch from being a vampire to full-time mommy). I guess I gotta take the good with the bad…
Because I nursed a thermos of Philtered Soul with heavy cream at the beginning of my shift, I wasn’t hungry for a few hours. At around 2:00 a.m., I ate a grass fed Paleo Kit, a small container of roasted bell peppers,...
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Paleo Eats: 7/20/11
Two more nights of work…
I ate my one and only meal at work at around 3:00 a.m., when I gobbled up leftover Thai yellow goat curry and Asian cauliflower fried rice.
Before going home, I stopped at a local gourmet grocery that was going out of business and stocked up on some fancy-pants pantry items like verjus…
…and Paleo-friendly seaweed snacks.
After I put everything away, I seasoned...
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Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin
The SousVide Supreme has forever changed the way I cook in the kitchen. The water oven makes it APPEAR like I slaved at the stove all day, when I only spent about five minutes of prep time. Hee hee!
I SO love it.
Even when you’ve got a piece of meat that is super tapered at one end (e.g. tenderloin), the whole piece of meat is PERFECTLY cooked from edge to edge. No one gets stuck choking...
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Paleo Eats: 7/18/11
For the first time in a long time, I didn’t eat a meal at work. It wasn’t ‘cause I was too busy to eat or forgot to pack grub — I just never felt hungry. I’m sure my fat-laden dinner (sous vide salmon topped with guacamole) prior to work PLUS my large mug of Philz coffee with heavy cream had something to do with my satiety.
When I got home, I finally ate some deli roast beef with roasted...
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Paleo Eats: 7/17/11
Another day of Paleo eats…
The first meal I ate at work was some leftover slow cooker roast chicken and nuked frozen green beans.
As a snack, I munched on some kale chips and a handful of Bing cherries.
For my last meal at work, I chowed on leftover slow cooker Thai yellow goat curry and braised cabbage.
After work, I went with the family to my favorite farmers’ market and bought...
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Roasted Rosemary Almonds
Tired of shelling out big bucks for the roasted rosemary almonds from Oren’s Kitchen, my hubby decided to roast some himself. He’s very resourceful, that one.
How’d they turn out?
Let’s just say we were mindlessly noshing on these nuts like rabid squirrels…
Follow the jump for the recipe!
Gather these ingredients to make 2 cups:
2 cups skin-on whole raw...
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Guacamole
In our house, Fitbomb is in charge of making guacamole ‘cause his version is my favorite. The ingredients are uncomplicated and it’s a breeze to make.
Wanna see? Take a peek after the jump!
Here’s what to gather to serve 4 people:
3 avocados
Juice from 1 lime
1 small shallot, minced
salt (approximately 3 generous finger-pinches of Kosher salt)
freshly ground pepper
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Paleo Eats: 7/16/11
Let’s just cut to the chase and see what I ate today!
My first meal at work was some leftover slow cooker roast chicken and stir-fried veggies.
At 4:00 a.m., I ate a snack of coconut flakes and a Primal Pac.
The last bite I ate at work was leftover Asian cauliflower fried rice topped with sautéed spinach and emergency protein.
It was kinda like a Paleo donburi.
When I got home, I fried...
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Roasted Portobello Mushrooms (Easiest Version)
I love the meatiness of roasted Portobello mushrooms but sometimes I just don’t have the time or inclination to marinate them before roasting them in the oven. Luckily, there’s a quick and dirty method that does the trick.
Once these ‘shrooms are roasted, I slice them up and drizzle on my favorite vinegar or spritz on some lemon or lime juice. Voila! Easy and tasty side dish!...
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Paleo Eats: 7/15/11
I’m back in the groove of things – sleeping during the day and working while everyone else is tucked in bed.
I ate my first meal at work at around 3:00 a.m. when I gobbled some deli roast beef, roasted bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. I ate everything drizzled with Aubergine dip.
At the end of my nightshift, I ate some leftover emergency protein, grilled Portobello mushroom, and grilled...
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Paleo Eats: 7/14/11
I’m back at work so I’ll be nocturnal for the next seven nights.
My first bite to eat was at 2:30 a.m. when I chowed on some grass fed roast beef slices, carrots and Aubergine dip, a handful of cherries, and a couple tablespoons of coconut butter. I’ve recently started waiting to eat until I actually felt hungry, instead of eating at set times. I’ve found that I don’t need to graze...
Sous Vide Goat Loin Chops
Goat meat is my new crush. I can’t believe all the years of tasty chow I’ve missed out on because I mistakenly thought it was tough and gamey. Instead, the lean meat is mild and kind of sweet tasting. Maybe I’ve been spoiled by the high quality goat meat from Full of Life Farm, but how can it not be delicious if they’re raised on “a lush diet of blackberries?”
I bought a bunch of goat...
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Paleo Eats: 7/13/11
The mornings I return to work are normally busy with last minute meal preparation or kid-stuff and today was no exception.
After Fitbomb and I tag-teamed the kids and made them presentable…
…I stir-fried a batch of emergency protein (grass fed ground beef, mushrooms, onions, garlic, Chili Con Carne seasoning, coconut oil, salt, and pepper) for lunch at the Cancer Center and to...
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Eating Out Paleo: Foreign Cinema (San Francisco,...
It’s hard to believe that Foreign Cinema will be celebrating its 12th anniversary in September. I’ve always loved this hidden gem, tucked away in the non-gentrified part of San Francisco’s Mission District. The food’s always been spectacular and the outdoor covered courtyard is such a treat.
Now that I’ve got kids in tow, I love this place even more because they totally welcome...
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Paleo Eats: 7/12/11
Today was my last day off before heading back to work for a week of nightshifts, so I wanted to make the most of it.
Before heading to the women’s class at CrossFit Palo Alto this morning, my better half fried me a savory coconut pancake that I topped with cherry tomatoes and avocado.
I had such a fun time in class! The workout (kettlebell swings, sumo deadlift high pulls, and plenty of...
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Paleo Eats: 7/11/11
I love leftovers so much I could marry them.
Since I had a bunch of leftovers from my Sunday cooking marathon, my meals today were a breeze to put together.
For breakfast, I reheated a sous vide slider burger, prosciutto-wrapped mini frittata muffin, portobello mushrooms with garlic and lemon, and grilled zucchini.
After dropping Big-O off at camp, Lil-O and I went to Costco to load up on...
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My Sister’s Phenomenal Grilled Green Chicken
I’ve received many requests for a Paleo-friendly marinade so I went to my sister, the bestest chef I know, and begged her for a recipe.
After lots and lots of pestering (I’m a good whiner with years of practice), she relented and sent me a recipe for her go-to, Thai-inspired, herb-y green marinade. This marinade is PHENOMENAL and can be used on a wide variety of meats or as a tasty condiment....
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Mini Frittata Muffins
Don’t hate me, but this recipe was inspired by Ms. Rachel Ray. Really — this version is “Yum-o.” Yeesh…did that just make you cringe?
Bear with me, this mini frittata recipe is worth it.
I realize I’m always pushing frittatas, but how can anyone refuse a tasty iteration where the mini egg muffins are wrapped by a crispy prosciutto shell? Salted pork makes...
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Grilled Zucchini/Summer Squash
This simple yet bangin’ recipe is one that I modified from Cook’s Illustrated. The key difference is in the fat — I subbed in virgin red palm oil for extra virgin olive oil.
Thanks for the tip, Bill and Hayley!
Here’s what I gathered to feed 4 people:
1 1/2 pounds of summer squash, trimmed and sliced lengthwise in 1/2” strips
2 tablespoons of virgin red palm oil
Kosher salt
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Paleo Eats: 7/10/11
Today was filled with cooking and entertaining so I’m pooped again. Luckily, I’ve got gobs of yummy leftovers so I can coast for the next few days…
For breakfast, I baked a marinated chicken drumstick in the toaster oven. I was barbecuing this chicken for dinner, so I wanted to double-check on the seasoning before serving it to guests. I’m a good host like that.
Yummy! My big sis never...
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Paleo Eats: 7/9/11
No time for a lengthy post tonight, so here’s a quick recap of my eats:
As soon as I woke up, I put a pre-marinated pork shoulder roast into a 275 F oven to roast ALL day.
Breakfast: Leftover frittata and roasted asparagus!
Brunch: sausage, peppers, scrambled egg, and salad at Tootsie’s!
In the afternoon, I blitzed a batch of my sister’s special Thai herb...
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Paleo Eats: 7/8/11
Despite my jam-packed schedule today, I was able to keep my eats on the straight and narrow. Well, except for overdoing the handfuls of mac nuts throughout the day and the dark chocolate I treated myself to after dinner…but I digress.
We pack a lunch for Big-O to take to camp every morning, and we’ve been trying to make them Paleo-compliant. His Planet Box lunchbox today contained some...
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Paleo Eats: 7/7/11
I’m back in stay-at-home-mommy mode since I’m off night shifts for a week. Mad props to moms and dads who do this full-time. I swear, my work week at the hospital is a walk in the park compared to my week “off.”
Case in point — this morning we were hustling to get out of the house at breakneck speed so I didn’t have a chance to eat breakfast. Yes, I realize that I just posted about making...
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Paleo Eats: 7/6/11
Wanna know what I ate on my last night of work for the week?
My first meal consisted of a hodgepodge of snack items: 1/4 pound of roast beef, sliced English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and store-bought spicy guacamole.
When my stomach started grumbling at 3:00 a.m., I gobbled up a heaping tablespoon of coconut butter. Maybe I got a rogue batch but the coconut butter was tasting more like oil than...
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
The default emergency protein in my fridge? Hard-boiled eggs. They’re tasty, portable, and packed with great nutrition — what’s not to love?
Here’s how to make perfectly-cooked hard-boiled eggs that are never overcooked (I hate the gray-green sulfur ring around overdone yolks) and are easily peeled:
Grab a bunch of large, pastured eggs, and use a pin or thumbtack to poke a hole in...
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Paleo Eats: 7/5/11
I know you guys are just here for the food porn so I’ll cut right to the chase. I’m easy like that…
My first meal at work was a plate of leftover zucchini spaghetti and cheater meatballs with Rao’s marinara sauce…
….followed by a handful of coconut flakes.
I was hungry a couple hours later so I snacked on a Primal Pac.
For my last meal at work, I ate a leftover sous vide burger topped with a...
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Paleo Eats: 7/4/11
Happy Independence Day!
Since my belly was filled to capacity with grilled meats ingested at K & R’s barbecue, I wasn’t actually hungry until the end of my night shift. Wow! Meat+fat=very satiating. Go figure…
At 6:00 a.m., I ate a leftover umami slider burger, Asian cauliflower fried rice, and nuked green beans. I also chowed on some crudities with aubergine dip and Thai “no peanut” sauce.
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Paleo Eats: 7/3/11
Yay! I’m finally more than halfway through my workweek!
My first meal at the hospital was a hearty portion of leftover emergency protein with Asian cauliflower fried rice, roasted spiced mushrooms, and nuked green beans…
….plus a handful of coconut flakes.
Right before I left work, I ate a bunch of carrots dipped in Thai “no peanut” sauce and a quarter pound of roast beef.
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Paleo Eats: 7/2/11
I started my night shift buzzing from the excitement of successfully executing a double-under AND downing 20 ounces of java from Phil’z Coffee. Yes, I know that’s too much caffeine for an intermittent coffee drinker like me but the jitters and palpitations are worth it.
A few hours into my night shift, I ate some leftover Thai yellow curry with grass fed beef brisket and roasted cauliflower.
I...
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Thai-Inspired Crispy Duck & Arugula Salad
Remember how much I love Sarah Fragoso? She just posted an awesome recipe for Thai “No Peanut” sauce that anyone with a well-stocked Paleo pantry can throw together in a few minutes. This well-balanced sauce/dressing is downright remarkable –I bet you could drizzle some on an old shoe and it would taste yummy!
Tonight, I threw together a simple yet scrumptious salad with pantry staples and...
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Paleo Eats: 7/1/11
It was my second night back at work and I had no problems getting into the groove of eating in the middle of the night again. I guess it’s like riding a bicycle…
My first meal at work was some leftover umami burgers with nuked green beans and roasted spiced ‘shrooms.
A couple hours later when my tummy started grumbling, I snacked on a small container of coconut flakes.
The last thing I ate at...
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Slow Cooker Thai Yellow Curry With Grass Fed Beef...
Today’s recipe was the result of a happy accident.
I came home tired and exhausted from a 10-hour night shift and had a WTF am I making for dinner?!?! moment. Luckily, I had some grass fed brisket, veggies, and Aroy-D yellow curry paste on hand to toss into a slow cooker.
I really like all the Aroy-D curry pastes I’ve tried. Here’s a shot of the Paleo-friendly ingredient list:
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Paleo Eats: 6/30/11
Back to work…
Halfway through my night shift, I chowed on some roast beef, roasted bell peppers, coconut flakes, and a handful of Bing cherries. I was pretty satiated until the end of my shift so I didn’t eat anything else until I got home.
Once I stepped into my kitchen, I was ravenous and gobbled up a container of leftover emergency protein and cabbage stir-fry.
I kinda dropped the ball on...
