I Just Couldn’t Resist…

This was the opening statement of an email I received from a gentlemen relatively new to Paleo.  He’d written to inquire if it was ‘normal’ to give in on day three to chips and salsa at his favorite Mexican restaurant after feeling very, very bored of the food he’d eaten for the past half week. Normal? […]

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The Most Natural ‘Thickener’

Blog readers and clients new to Paleo often ask me how they’re going to thicken their sauces, stews or soups since they’re no longer relying on flour. Aside from using a reduction cooking method which works wonders for creating a sauce with more viscosity, there are ways to create a more full bodied soup. Rather […]

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An Absolute Must Have- The Slow Cooker

As much as I enjoy a trip to Williams Sonoma to stock up on the latest kitchen toys, one thing I’d never purchased, for no particular reason, is a slow-cooker. My generous husband bought me one for Christmas and I must say I don’t know why I’d never recognized the convenience of it before! I’m […]

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Dark Chocolate, Walnuts and Wine?

Can chocolate be a part of the True Paleo regime? Without a doubt. If you choose a dark, raw chocolate, preferably fair trader and organic, you can create the perfectly decadent treat for that special occasion without having to resort to adulterated versions (faux paleo) of cakes, cookies, muffins and other sweets. Real chocolate (dark- […]

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