As far back as history reaches, every civilization has utilized every part of the animal, including the toughest parts. Whether over fire on a spit or in a cast iron pot, in a Crock Pot or in a Le Creuset French Oven in your Viking range, slow-cooking a tough cut of meat is as old…
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If I had to choose one protein for the rest of my days, I’d choose scallops. They are the perfect seafood because they taste like sweet sea water. And when prepared correctly, they are the perfect balance of tenderness and just enough texture from the method it was cooked (seared, grilled, etc). They are delicious…
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Valentine’s Day is Tuesday! Skip the cliche box of chocolates more than half of which you won’t eat due to mysterious gooey fillings. Instead, make a delicious homemade meal from the heart. Twin Lakes Fred Meyer has lobster tails for $5 each. Simply split the shell and baste with melted butter, lemon juice, and a bit of pepper. Place…
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Just because the challenge is over doesn’t mean you can revert back to the days of late night Doritos binges or a Diet Coke habit. By now you know that real food makes your body work better which makes you feel good. However, you can allow yourself some time to celebrate your success and enjoy…
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Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away, as is the end of our clean eating challenge. This could spell disaster is you’re not prepared. Show up to your Super Bowl party with one of the following paleo friendly dishes and you won’t need to worry about the scale come Monday…assuming you don’t stuff…
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