Thai Red Curry Clams & Mango because fruit is amazing in curries! As promised: More about the impact Thailand and Thai cuisine had on me. And then a fantastic recipe and How-To Tips on cleaning and cooking fresh clams. My trip to Thailand changed my life in a lot of ways. If you're familiar with Thailand at all, I spent some time in Chiang Mai at the beginning. It's a beautiful and spiritual area, with the most amazing Buddhist temples. It's artistic, laid back, and friendly. I met a ... Read More about Thai Red Curry Clams & Mango
Riced Cauliflower
I don't like Caesars or Clamato in my beer. I have heard those are predominately Canadian things. I want to like Caesars, savory goodness in a glass with vodka, garnished with all my favorite things, celery, pickled beans or asparagus, sometimes even prawns or bacon! Yum! But I just don't like that clam taste. I wonder how something like Clamato was invented, someone was enjoying a Bloody Mary one day and thought, "you know, this needs clam juice."? I was cat-sitting for a girlfriend, she ... Read More about Riced Cauliflower
One Pan Nut Brownies
I have made these One Pan Nut Brownies a few times now, each time just a little different. I can't say I'm really a fan of nut butter. Hahaha. Except saying it, I am a fan of saying it. Nut Butter. Ha. Never gets old for me, but it probably has for you already. I will continue... The oddity is, I LOOOVVEEEE peanut butter. Sigh! In cookies, cakes, muffins, and even from a spoon. It's likely the sugar in the PB that I love - I may have mentioned that I am a recovering Sugar Junkie. Did ... Read More about One Pan Nut Brownies
Balsamic Bacon Radicchio
Sure, radicchio can be a little bitter when raw, but when cooked and combined with the sweetness and saltiness of balsamic vinegar and bacon in Balsamic Bacon Radicchio, it’s fantastic. Not to mention beautiful. Overwhelmed by Great Taste Do you ever get that feeling when you hear about, read about, see, or taste a new dish or flavor combination or cooking technique that there is just SOOOOOOOOO much great food out there? I sometimes get sad. Sad that I'll never get to taste everything!!! ... Read More about Balsamic Bacon Radicchio
Duck Leftovers: Duck Soup Stock, Duck Fat, & Cracklins
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