Maybe a few of you can relate, but it could be that I am just extraordinarily weak, but a secret about me: If I happen to have – oh I don’t know, something like chocolate ice cream in my house – I will eat it every time I set my eyes on it until it’s gone. Why? …
Blackberry Cobbler
I love the seasonal fruits and veggies of summer. This time of year in Chico you’ll find a fresh fruit stand on almost every corner. On my way home from the gym yesterday I pulled off the road to one of the stands and picked up an abundance of strawberries, blackberries, and cherries.
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Here is a fun and fast pecan chicken recipe which in my humble opinion, tastes much better than traditional breaded chicken!
Paleo “Lasagna”
My friend Christina, submitted the recipe for the awesome walnut red pepper dip that I introduced in my Super Bowl blog, also sent me a recipe for paleo lasagna. I revised her recipe based on the ingredients I had on hand and this is what I came up with . This was a big hit with my family and …
Beef, Dinner, Food, Recipes, Vegetables
Meatloaf and Baked Brussels Sprouts
This meal was a HUGE hit with my family!!
A Scramble, a Salad, and a Snack…
Ever notice how GIANT conventionally farmed apples are? Check out the picture of an organic apple purchased from our local farmer next to a hard boiled egg. This is what a real apple should look like, not the bowling ball apples you’ll find at the local supermarket… Here are a couple of super easy recipes and …
Warm up with some soup!
This weekend we had a terrific rain storm which kept us huddled around the fire and craving soup. This soup is easy, delicious, comforting, and tastes even better the next day. Here’s how you do it: Cover the bottom of a big pot with olive oil and add 1 diced red onion. When onions start to become …
Five minute rounds…
When life gets tough, I often think about those few epic CrossFit WODS that have been permanently burned into my memory banks, and I think, “Well, if I can get through THAT, I can get through anything.” I also think about the resiliance of children and how they often tackle challenges with the bravery and optimism of warriors. For example, …
Marvelous Meatballs!
These are a must try, and yes, I made them in the crock pot but you can also bake these in the oven as well. Here’s the recipe: Mix together (use your hands) 2lbs grass fed ground beef 1lb of pork sausage chopped celery, onions, and carrots 3 eggs 1/2 cup almond meal lots of …
Easy bacon and kid friendly snackin’
So, am I the only one who didn’t realize that you could microwave bacon? Well, in case I was not alone in my naivety, guess what – you can microwave bacon and it’s really good, fast, and easy!! Take your nitrate free all natural bacon, place in strips on a couple of paper towels, cover …