Like I said yesterday: Duck is better than bacon, and if I didn't prove it to you yesterday, I will today with Duck Leftovers: Duck Soup Stock, Duck Fat, & Cracklins. But first, a story: BBQ'd Hot Tub Bacon A while ago I was visiting a buddy who lives in an apartment complex that has quite a few young adults, college students and the like. We were in the hot tub with 5 other people when we smelled someone BBQing. It smelled amazing! But we couldn't figure out what it was. Someone said ... Read More about Duck Leftovers: Duck Soup Stock, Duck Fat, & Cracklins
Hot Cross Buns
Holy Hot Cross Buns! When Raj first messaged me "We should make a Paleo Easter dinner!" I stopped what I was doing and thought for a second. Paleo... as in Palaeolithic, Cave Man. B.C. as in BEFORE Christ. Easter is a celebration of Christ. I was sure there was a joke in there somewhere, but I still can't seem to find it. Well, I must be tired from these late nights and early mornings because I got caught up in his enthusiasm. Which happens, Raj has an enthusiasm that is highly contagious. ... Read More about Hot Cross Buns
The Sides: Mashed Faux-tatoes & Roasted Vegetables
I completely understand. You looked at Raj's golden glossy duck and completely missed the sides on that plate. I bet you didn't even notice there was a plate under that savory goodness. Those plates were my grandmothers. I have a setting for 8. Well 8ish, many have broken over the years. Was nice to have an excuse to pull them out of the case and use them. But of course I knew the duck would, and rightly so, upstage the china. You could probably put it on a piece of cardboard covered in ... Read More about The Sides: Mashed Faux-tatoes & Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Duck with Cherry Sauce
When you want to super-charge your taste buds, Roasted Duck with Cherry Sauce will deliver more amazing food! Raj says "Duck is better than bacon!" Meditation Have you signed up yet? Did you start today with meditating? I haven't yet either. You know what, I'm gonna go do that right now and I'll be right back... * * * * * Day 2 of Finding Your Flow with Deepak and Oprah is entitled Finding Happiness. "I am the source of unlimited happiness." Have you ever done a gratitude journal? It's ... Read More about Roasted Duck with Cherry Sauce
Eton Mess
Have you ever had Eton Mess? It's a delicious creamy dessert and this paleo version is guilt-free! New Baby Website How about Raj's post today? I was howling! Brilliant, and exactly how I was feeling! I even welled up a little at the end, a father's love is so precious! Okay, this new parent stuff is exhausting. My friends and family are excited for me, but I may be overdoing it with the social media posts about the new baby, The Primal Desire. Plus it takes quite a bit of time ... Read More about Eton Mess
Duck Egg Omelette
This is the first Duck Egg Omelette that I've ever made. I make omelettes all the time. This one was amazing. Wanna know how duck eggs are different than chicken eggs? Holley did a little egg review. I'm a Daddy (But There Are No Diapers) We're parents now. This just hit me. I'm a dad. My kid's name is The Primal Desire. This newborn requires a lot of time, energy, affection, and Paleo food. It keeps me up late, wakes me at all hours of the night, and has me up early. Oh, I'm ... Read More about Duck Egg Omelette
Prosciutto Breakfast Bites
Here it is, my first recipe post. Tadaaaa! Seems like just a few weeks ago our food blog was a dream. Wait. It was. Here it is, dream-come-true. There is NO way this would have happened so fast if not for Raj working on it, tirelessly day and night. Programming and keeping me on task. He worked on all the infrastructure: lines, picture placement, fonts, plugins, e-mails with support desks and endured my blank stares when he asked a question. Websites aren't as easy as you think: there ... Read More about Prosciutto Breakfast Bites
Chocolate Chia Mousse
Wassup Y'all!? My first post and I started it like that. Yup. Don't worry I'll make up for it with the recipe. In my defense, it didn't sound like Tami Taylor's "y'all"s from Friday Night Lights (this clip had me howling with laughter. PS- LOVE this show!). There was a lot more bass in my head. Enough about that, I'll just look into how to use the 'backspace' button later. Making the Most Out of Spring SO! It's Spring, that time of rebirth, rejuvenation, and preparation for summer. ... Read More about Chocolate Chia Mousse