I had a fantastic Easter weekend with my family! We always create food-love when we get together and this was no exception. You will see some results of this in the next few weeks, but be patient. If you're watching the comments section, you will know that I did make duck for my family, and it was fantastic - even if I didn't think it was as good as the last couple I've made. I gave my sister a lesson in cooking omelets since it hasn't even been a year yet that she's started to like eggs in ... Read More about Chipotle Strawberry Chicken Wings
Paleo Mayo & Paleo Ranch Dressing
Paleo Mayo & Paleo Ranch Dressing - A staple and base for many sauces and recipes, we made this mayo and ranch with duck eggs, but you can make them with chicken eggs, no worries. This ranch is the best you've had, Paleo or not! No yoke! I was a sauce machine! Alright, another cheesy joke. I couldn't help myself. Well, I suppose I could have, but I didn't want to. I have some adorable nephews and nieces. I'm lucky to be "Aunty" not only to my brother's 2 boys, but the children of ... Read More about Paleo Mayo & Paleo Ranch Dressing
Thai Red Curry Clams & Mango
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
