My Paleo Food

Breakfast for supper. Not pictured: inhaled eggs and bacon.

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:41:43 -0400

Breakfast for supper.

Not pictured: inhaled eggs and bacon.

bowlsonbowlsonbowls: 5:10 Momofuku Eggs with Bratwurst,...

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:39:49 -0400

5:10 Momofuku Eggs with Bratwurst, Broccoli Florets, Tomato & Avocado over at nomnompaleo. This looks beautiful I might sub in broccoli rabe for broccoli though.

motherearthnewsmag: How to Make Butter and Buttermilk Homemade...

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:53:38 -0400

motherearthnewsmag:

How to Make Butter and Buttermilk

Homemade butter is the best you’ll ever have! Learn how to make your own fresh sweet cream butter and richly flavored cultured butter, and end up with delicious cultured buttermilk, too.

By William Rubel

motherearthnewsmag: Perfect Poached Eggs By Tabitha...

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:54:19 -0400

motherearthnewsmag:

Perfect Poached Eggs

By Tabitha Alterman

To make perfect poached eggs, crack a chilled egg into a small bowl. Bring a deep pot of water (or milk, wine, butter, stock, tomato sauce, sweet syrup or other flavorful poaching liquid) to a simmer. Swirl the water in a circle with a wooden spoon, then tip the egg out of the bowl into the center of the swirling water. Cover, turn off the heat, and remove the egg with a large slotted spoon at the time specified below for soft- or hard-poached eggs.

Poached Quail Eggs: 1 minutes (soft); 2 to 3 minutes (hard)

Poached Chicken Eggs: 2 minutes (soft); 5 minutes (hard)

Poached Duck Eggs: 3 minutes (soft); 7 minutes (hard)

Backyard scenes 2013. Arugula and onions doing well. I...

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:05:47 -0400

Backyard scenes 2013. Arugula and onions doing well. I don’t know what my carrots are doing under ground. Cabbage making small attempt. Young hens (pullets) big enough to free range for a while.

catharsisdiaries:

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:16:04 -0400

catharsisdiaries:

npr: Cooking with animal fat — common around the world for...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:38:14 -0400

npr:

Cooking with animal fat — common around the world for centuries — was dealt a near-fatal blow in the early 20th century by Crisco and its anti-lard campaign. Lard was demonized as an unhealthy fat, and cooks took note. Other vegetable oils came along, and lard was all but forgotten.

Now, after years in culinary exile, lard is staging a comeback.

Kitchen Window: Lard And Schmaltz Make A Comeback In The Kitchen

Get recipes for Husk’s Cornbread, Duck Fat Fries, Schmaltz, Matzo Ball Soup and Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake With Vanilla Chocolate Chip Buttercream Frosting.

Photo: Peter Ogburn for NPR

Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème (Dairy-Free!)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:41:31 -0500

nomnompaleo:

When it comes to chocolate pots de crème, there’s no messing around. These dense little cups of smooth, dark chocolate don’t pretend to be delicate or airy, and you’ll never mistake them for bland-tasting instant pudding or low-fat chocolate mousse. With just one bite, you’ll taste the message loud and clear: These bittersweet pots de crème are intensely chocolatey, decadently full-fat, and proud of it.

I rarely indulge in sweets these days, but dark chocolate is my kryptonite — so when occasion calls for it, I’ll happily whip up a batch of dairy-free chocolate pots de crème. And my favorite ways to amp up the intensity of this special treat is with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla, and ancho chile powder — a flavor combination inspired by the rich, spicy kick of traditional Mexican hot chocolate.

This recipe is foolproof, provided you don’t rush things. Yes, I know it’s virtually impossible to exercise self-restraint when it comes to chocolate, but to ensure a silky-smooth ganache, staple these three tips to your forehead:

Be patient when forming the base custard,

Step away from the chocolate for a full five minutes while it’s melting, and

Stir slooowly and deliberately when combining the melted chocolate and custard.

Trust me: you’ll be rewarded for your stoic Jedi ways.

Ready to learn how to make these little pots o’ joy?

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Julia Child’s fool proof whole roast chicken.

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:20:09 -0500

Julia Child’s fool proof whole roast chicken.

I’m gonna do 30 days of clean Paleo eating starting...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:31:20 -0500

I’m gonna do 30 days of clean Paleo eating starting Monday. So, today I am cooking Chili, Ghee for high temp cooking, and Sausage bake (pictured). I’m also whipping up some Paleo mayo and a dozen boiled eggs to use in salads, snacks, etc.

cookingcaveman: Grocery Costs: Vote Yes on Pro 37 (by...

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:55:55 -0500

cookingcaveman:

Grocery Costs: Vote Yes on Pro 37 (by GoodFoodnH2O)

More lies from Big Food exposed! Vote YES on Prop 37!

mrityormamritamgamaya: In order to hide the fact that the seeds...

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:53:00 -0400

mrityormamritamgamaya:

In order to hide the fact that the seeds that they genetically modify & pesticides have been shown to cause cancer, and liver and kidney damage, Monsanto has spent $7,100,500 to date on fighting California’s proposition 37, which would require the companies who use the food or food byproducts grown using their seed and pesticides to label their products and inform customers what they are eating and drinking.

This is the first of such initiatives in the United States, and this is the amount they have spent in just one state, so if you want to know how much money they are willing and prepared to spend to keep companies who sell products that use GMO foods and food byproducts, such as high fructose corn syrup(80% of all corn products in the United States are GMO), multiply this by at least 50, but it will probably be more than that, as they will start fighting more aggressively, the more states that start adding initiatives like this to their ballots.

Ask yourself, if they stand behind their products, and feel that they are so safe, then why would they spend so much money to keep companies from having to label their food and drink products to state that GMO’s are being used in their production?!?

cookingcaveman: Bill Maher on Prop 37, GMOs, Monsanto, Just...

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:19:43 -0400

cookingcaveman:

Bill Maher on Prop 37, GMOs, Monsanto, Just Label It - HD (by SunfoodTV)

California Voters, if you wonder what Prop 37 is all about, please watch this, it’ll explain why I URGE you to VOTE YES ON PROP 37, demanding labeling of GMO foods! We’re not trying to ban Twinkies, just to inform the consumer of what they’re about to put in their bodies. The ads for vote no are complete LIES, and they’re outspending the competition 4 to 1! What are they hiding?! VOTE YES ON PROP 37! -Cooking Caveman

I’m a Texan, but please PLEASE, California: Vote Yes on prop 37.

Watch this video, it’s short and enlightening.

GMO
OMG!

Fat Bombs. I decided to play with some coco powder, coco butter...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:32:00 -0400

Fat Bombs.

I decided to play with some coco powder, coco butter and vanilla I bought from The Bulletproof Executive. I am sorry to say that I didn’t measure anything. These chocolate candy fat bombs are made with

coco powder (at least 2 heaping tbsp)
coco butter (3 nuggets)
coconut oil (at least 3/4 cup)
vanilla (one tsp?)
almond butter (a couple tbsps)
Xylitol (couple tbsps)

I melted the coco butter on low heat
and then mixed all ingredients in a blender.
Poured into mini cup cake mold and
put in the freezer for 30 min.
Popped out and stored in freezer.
YUM.

Chili Recipe

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:04:45 -0400

I make this at least once a month during the fall and winter season. It’s the best Chili recipe I’ve ever made. -Natalie

6 slices of thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (if you like spicy, try 1 teaspoon for a nice heat)
1 tablespoon of salt
1/2 a tablespoon of pepper
1 lb. 85 % lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork chorizo
1 24 oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 24 oz can of diced tomatoes with juice

In a large heavy bottomed dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally.
Once the bacon is crisp and brown, add all the veggies and spices and mix well. Cook until the vegetables are tender and seasonings are aromatic.
Add the beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Once the beef is beginning to brown, add the pork and break it up like the beef, until brown and cook until the meat is no longer pink (about 4 minutes).
Add the crushed and diced tomatoes. At this point taste the chili to make sure it’s seasoned properly. Add a little salt and pepper if necessary.
Turn the heat down to a medium-low and simmer for at least an hour and a half.

Nom Nom Paleo: Leon's Caper and Anchovy Miracle Sauce

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:05:09 -0400

Nom Nom Paleo: Leon's Caper and Anchovy Miracle Sauce:

nomnompaleo:

Despite releasing my recipes via this blog and my iPad® app rather than in print (thus far!), I’ve always been an unabashed cookbook hoarder.

The latest addition to my collection is Leon: Naturally Fast Food. Before picking up the book, I didn’t know anything about Leon — a small,…

I need more anchovies, capers, OO, and parsley in my life.

More scenes from my backyard Fall 2012 edition. New fall...

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:00:55 -0400

More scenes from my backyard Fall 2012 edition. New fall veggies and new chickens. These chicks are still in their “awkward pre-teen” stage. Promise they’ll be much fluffier in a few months.

Yay ATX Meat Share! I bought a share of one grass-fed, humanely...

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:53:00 -0400

Yay ATX Meat Share! I bought a share of one grass-fed, humanely raised, Longhorn cow. My share came with mostly steaks and ground beef, but it also came with liver and BONES! This weekend, I slow cooked my beef bones using nom nom paleo’s recipe. I froze them in ice trays for individual servings. Minerals and vitamins and health hear I come.

Your Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Is Fake

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:56:41 -0400

Your Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Is Fake:

*sigh*

Did you know that the Mob makes money hand over fist by selling you fake olive oil? Olive oil is a $1.5 billion industry in the United States alone. According to Tom Mueller, an intrepid journalist who wrote a scandalously revealing book on the subject, 70% of the extra virgin olive oil sold is adulterated — cut with cheaper oils. Apparently, the mob’s been at it so long, that even most so-called “experts” can’t tell a real olive oil from a fake olive oil based on taste alone…

Click the link to read more of this disappointing article.

Egg cups! Coconut oil to grease cup cake tin, form bacon in...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:15:46 -0400

Egg cups! Coconut oil to grease cup cake tin, form bacon in cups, crack an egg in each “cup,” salt & chives. I cooked at 400 for 30 min, but you should check for desired doneness.