Since Tommy and I started dating a bit over two years ago, he always jokes that I taught him to eat tons of different foods, like sushi (which he swore he hated when I suggested it for our first date) and Thai, and he taught me to eat jerky. I still remember the first time…
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Paleo Fried Rice
One of the hardest things with following a paleo diet has been the lack of starchy side dishes in meals. Growing up with Polish parents, every meal as a kid had some type of potato, noodle or rice, and those things became comfort foods to me. With paleo, those comfort foods are eliminated, so what…
Dried Apple Chips
A few weeks ago, Tommy and I purchased a dehydrator on a whim. We had been talking about getting one since the summer, and we found a good deal and snagged this bad boy for under $65. Being a huge fan of jerky and dried fruit, I was excited to try it out. Since we…
Paleo 101
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a Paleo diet nutrition seminar at Reebok Crossfit 5th Ave. The seminar was hosted by Katie from Paleo Pioneer and a registered dietician. The seminar lasted a little over an hour, but was incredibly informative and taught me about how the American diet has changed,…
Christmas Cookies Gone Healthy
Christmas cookies are one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. While it is easy to throw caution to the wind and indulge on all the sugary and buttery treats, reality usually sets in after the holidays when you can’t fit into your jeans. Instead of totally giving up on the sweet treats, I…
