Category Archives: Cooking
Try Something New: Brussels Sprouts
I am on a mini campaign to cook each week with unfamiliar vegetables. When I go to the grocery store, I look around for veggies I have never cooked with and buy them. Last week it was Brussels sprouts. I … Continue reading
Of Curries and Fridge Clean-outs
Whenever I have a bunch of different kinds of vegetables left over in the fridge and I need to clean it out, I make some kind of curry. That is the great thing about curry–it doesn’t matter very much what … Continue reading
$3 Dinner Contest – Pulled Pork w/Guacamole
When it comes to maximizing Primal calories per dollar here in Chicago, you can’t beat shopping at your local hispanic market. They focus almost exclusively on meat and produce, and their prices are a fraction of the cost of the … Continue reading
Primal Food for a Week
A friend e-mailed and asked for a week’s menu. I thought you all would be interested in my response. Before I list the menu, some things to keep in mind: I eat very simply and don’t put a ton of … Continue reading
My $3 Paleo Dinner (with pictures)
Chuck posted a fun contest on Friday. Bottom line: Make a primal dinner with meat and veggies for $3.00 or less per person. I read that and thought, great idea! One of the common complaints about the diet is that … Continue reading
Approx. $3.00 for a delicious meal: Pork Chops and Red Cabbage
[ Preface: I don't buy the argument that it is a lot more expensive to eat primally. I just moved out on my own, so I have been watching my finances pretty closely, especially paying attention to how much I … Continue reading
My Weekend Challenge Result: Cajun Salmon and Broccoli Rabe
Primal Challengers, In last weekend’s challenge, I told everyone to go out and cook something new. How did you do with it? On Saturday, I went to this amazing grocery store called Stew Leonard’s and got a lot of really good, … Continue reading
Weekend Challenge: Cook Something New
Primal friends, This week, the challenge is to cook something new. This idea was brought to be by Bob Ewing. Why? We can all stand to expand our cooking repertoire and incorporate new nutritious foods into our diets. How? You can go the … Continue reading
Pork Roast, Cabbage with Bacon, and Cumin Roasted Carrots
Tonight’s dinner: Pork Roast, Cabbage with Bacon, and Cumin Roasted Carrots This recipe is incredibly easy to make. Put garlic, pepper, salt, and paprika on a pork roast and put it in the oven with sauerkraut on 350 for 2.5 hours. Next, mix … Continue reading
Paleo CrockPot
A few days ago I decided to use the crockpot I got from Amazon for the first time. I love to cook, but sometimes I just want to get home from work and relax. These are the most dangerous days … Continue reading
Thanksgiving plans
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It signifies the beginning of a season surrounded by family and friends. This will be my first primal Thanksgiving, so I will be approaching the holiday a little differently. Rather than … Continue reading
Eggs Scrambled With Homemade Kimchi
After I read Scott Ewing’s post on trying kimchi, I decided to make some. I used Dr. Ben Kim’s recipe, minus the fish sauce. It is super east to make and pretty delicious. I suggest trying it out. I gave … Continue reading
Changing Habits and Picking Pumpkins: Delicious Lessons During Break
Out of habit, I jumped in my vehicle, turned the ignition, and put it in reverse. I was going to the store. Before I took my foot off of the brake I thought about what I was doing. Why was … Continue reading
Primal Crunch: Grain-Free Granola
When I first started the primal challenge, I decided that I need some go-to primal snacks so that I would not give in and cheat, so I ordered a Steve’s Original Sampler Pack. I can not afford buying that stuff … Continue reading
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