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Strawberry Salad with Berry Balsamic Dressing

Tuesday May 22, 2012
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Strawberry Salad with Berry Balsamic Dressing

We LOVE strawberry salad, but the recipe I used to use was so sugar laden, I had to give it up when I started eating clean.  Here is a version that is naturally sweet without any added sweeteners, and is super fast to make. Strawberry Salad Dressing Adapted from this recipe Ingredients: 1/4 c....

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Menu Plan Monday 5/20

Monday May 21, 2012
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Menu Plan Monday 5/20

I failed to plan a menu last week and had to “wing it” each day.   Not ideal, but we did alright.  This week I am back to being organized.. hopefully.  Everything on the menu plan is paleo/primal friendly! Sunday — grilled steak, strawberry salad and sauteed mushrooms Strawberry salad recipe coming Tuesday! Monday –...

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Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream” (Paleo-rific)

Thursday May 17, 2012
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Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream” (Paleo-rific)

I LOVE ice cream.  And chocolate.  Thankfully, living a paleo lifestyle doesn’t mean I can NEVER have these things, but rather that I choose to indulge in them intentionally and sparingly.  However, since I started another Performance Nutrition Challenge at my gym, sadly, these yummy treats are off the table for sixty days. I...

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The Meanest Paleo Bars

Tuesday May 15, 2012
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The Meanest Paleo Bars

A friend shared this recipe when we first did a Paleo Challenge at the gym.  Allegedly, they are knock-off “Lara Bars”, although I’ve never had a Lara Bar so I couldn’t swear to that.  However, it is a great way to fight the afternoon munchies or to take on the trail.   Here is...

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Simply Perfect Guacamole

Thursday May 10, 2012
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Simply Perfect Guacamole

Yesterday I shared my secret to keeping guacamole green, and then I realized I didn’t even have my guacamole recipe posted!  Guac is easy to make, and there are lots of variations out there.  Here is how I make mine. Tip:  the best places I’ve found for buying avocados are: Trader Joe’s — typically...

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WFMW: Keep Your Guacamole Green!

Wednesday May 9, 2012
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WFMW:  Keep Your Guacamole Green!

Have you ever made guacamole and not finished it all in one sitting?  In our house, this rarely happens, but when it does — I’m stuck with still delicious guacamole that looks brown and unappetizing the next day. I recently discovered a secret trick for keeping your guac looking fresh and green — ascorbic...

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Menu Plan Monday 5/7

Monday May 7, 2012
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Menu Plan Monday 5/7

Week two of Performance Nutrition Challenge is in effect!  These meals are all paleo/primal/Whole30 approved. Monday –  Patio Daddio’s Souvlaki with Asian Inspired Slaw (skip the cashews) Never made this last week, so it’s back on the menu this week. Tuesday — Taco Tuesday with Primal Tex-Mex Tortillas & Tacos I may or may...

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Sloppy Grokky Joes

Wednesday May 2, 2012
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Sloppy Grokky Joes

Sloppy Joes have been a staple in our house for a while because it is an easy dish to make that everyone loves.  I had to make a few adjustments to our previous favorite Sloppy Joe recipe to keep it paleo.  So now I share with you my “Sloppy Grokky” version. Note:  I used...

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Menu Plan Monday 4/30

Monday April 30, 2012
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Menu Plan Monday 4/30

Today marks the beginning of another Performance Nutrition Challenge at my gym, Crossfit Rubicon!  This means I’ll be back to eating strictly clean without all those yummy cheat days I’ve been enjoying of late.  If you want to be amazed at yourself and what the “Paleo”/”Primal” diet can do for you — you ought...

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Wanna Look Good Naked?

Wednesday April 25, 2012
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Wanna Look Good Naked?

Source: loseweight-safe.com via Kendra on Pinterest   Are you happy with how you look?  How you feel?  Your overall fitness? Back in November I wasn’t.  I was sorely out of shape and overweight.  I finally decided enough was enough and decided to try this Crossfit thing my hubby had been hooked on for several...

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