Ensalata Caprese Deconstructed

Inspired by one of the offerings on the menu at one of our new fave Italian eateries in Venice, CA…Their version came topped with a dollop of Burrata and accompanied by Focaccia- but who needs that?! Those of you who have the cookbook I coauthored with Dr. Cordain may have already tried the Paleo version […]

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Powdered Beef Protein Isolate- Is It Paleo?

I'm afraid not. I must admit that when I saw the subject line of an email advert this morning, I was thrilled!  The idea of a powdered beef product (if it were JUST beef), was fantastic- finally a Paleo option that I could suggest for my clients who are following an Auto Immune Paleo Diet […]

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Deciphering Labels – Paleo or Not?

Dear Nell, I can't tell if some of the foods I'm buying are Paleo because I don't recognize some of the ingredients on the label.  For example, I'm not sure what guar gum and sorbitol are. Are they Paleo? Thanks, Debbie, Kansas City Excellent question, Debbie!   Easy answer- first off- in a true Paleo […]

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Technique- Roasting Garlic

If you're like me, you LOVE garlic!  Sometimes raw (perfect for helping fight off a cold) in my raw kale salad, sometimes crushed (ideal for making Paleo Pesto) or sometimes eating alone- if you're eating the Korean, Black variety (so delish!). Roasting it is a method that one can utilize which is easy, and allows […]

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