tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10488967932238177782024-03-13T17:52:32.089-07:00paleo diet food listsoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-55559907744093302192013-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:45:54.098-07:00Spicy Sausage, Chicken and Summer Squash SlopThis is a slop. Slop is a technical term in our house for "Sarah had a bunch of random stuff that she just threw in the crockpot and it's not quite a stew, it's not quite a curry and it's not quite anything specific but it's dinner so just eat it already."I guess this slop would be sort of like a gumbo, if you made a gumbo with the excessive amounts of summer squash that keep coming in yoursoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-90745350384290863932013-09-08T13:22:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.793-07:00Weekly MenuGood afternoon!Here's our plan for this week.Breakfasts:eggs, kale, salsaor banana blueberry egg muffinspeachescoffee w/ creamerLunches:grilled chicken burgers (from Costco)carrots or veggie chips w/ homemade sour cream ranchdill picklesapples w/ sun butterKids' snacks:fruit leather & string cheesefull fat yogurt w/ blueberriesDinners:Sunday - leftoversMonday - crispy carnitas w/ avocado, soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-88222198587034330642013-09-07T14:23:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:45:54.105-07:00Coffee-Braised Beef Roast with Cinnamon and Orange ZestMy three year old looked out of her bedroom window the other morning and said the following:"Oh!! Wow!!! It's CLOUDY outside!!!"Yes, it's almost that time again in Seattle. Summer has been amazing, but the endless days of sunshine and perfect 75 degree afternoons have to soon come to an end.The good news is that fall foods can come back! Squash, apples, cinnamon, roasts, soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-65043260986888555832013-09-06T09:07:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.799-07:00Almost the weekend...How can a beer commercial can make me cry?My apologies to the congenial shaggy haired employee at Costco. I'm afraid I was a bit tight-lipped yesterday in response to your friendliness because I was inwardly seething and trying not to lose it. It wasn't you, it was me. My just turned 4 year old was coming off a sugar high that was entirely my fault. (Yes, I gave my overtired child crappy ice soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-51146044294066934192013-09-01T11:13:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.805-07:00Weekly MenuBreakfasts:sausage & sweet potato hashadd peppers & onions like a skillet breakfastmaybe some kale, tooadd eggs if availablefruitcoffee w/ creamerLunches:grass fed beef burgersnitrate free hot dogsfresh vegetables or veggie chipscashew babiesfruitDinners:Monday - high pockets chicken, salad w/ dressingTuesday - greek salad (w/ beef & seasoning)Wednesday - leftoversThursday - creamy soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-77650794878858361672013-08-30T12:42:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.857-07:00Phone Food & Other StuffFor some reason, I took pictures in the kitchen this week.I wanted to share this post about carbs with you. My favorite part begins about halfway with "Everyone has their own context..." and ends about 5 small paragraphs later. And then I was reminded of this post on how to spot an a-hole from a year ago (because I like it as well).More seriously? Why we work.But sometimes you gotta soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-85988407484669232112013-08-25T20:25:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.862-07:00Weekly MenuI have no photo for this post. It's late and I don't care :)It's time for the plan for the week. I already shopped. So, here we go.Breakfasts:eggs, kaleamylu chicken breakfast sausagesblueberry muffins (new recipe)coffee, creamerLunches:roasted boneless chicken thighsfresh veggies w/ sour cream ranchfruitSchool snacks:raisins, apple sauce, kettle popcorn chipsDinners:Monday - soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-8212743718202266952013-08-24T14:28:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.868-07:00Vitacost Coconut OilLately, I've bought coconut oil from Costco for $15.19 per 54 oz. container. However, if you don't have that opportunity and want a decent amount of coconut oil, this is a good deal:At Vitacost.com, you can get the same size of their own brand of organic extra virgin coconut oil for $19.99 right now (the usual price of $21.49 isn't shabby, either). If you purchase 2 at once, you get soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-6814370793010278312013-08-23T15:18:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.920-07:00Friday FoodHi.I went grocery shopping today and spent more than usual. In case you care, I'll share.Small trip to Aldi, big trip to Costco.Here's what I got for $26 at Aldi.Here's what I got for $143 at Costco. Keep in mind these are bulk packages.Stocking up really adds up fast. I buy white potato Alexia fries (gluten free) once in awhile. You'll also see some "fun" snacks for the soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-82577906804415611112013-08-18T09:03:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.928-07:00Weekly Menu + Groceries + Etc.We love our hot sauce around here. We've been out for several weeks, and I finally got some more. It has a tiny bit of sugar and whatnot, but I don't mind it. It's so little that it doesn't register as any grams per serving. Perhaps I should buy it in bulk? Ha.Just an FYI on school day food: to keep it simple and low-prep, I am trying to follow my "rules" soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-56134505909175163202013-08-16T16:52:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.935-07:00RandomsHelp! I'm really tempted to cut my hair off. But the last time I did, I regretted it. I really love a pixie cut and have had one several times, but then I get tired of it and the growing-out stage is awful. I think I'll just go get a haircut and then maybe I'll be satisfied without getting rid of it all?Are you experiencing an almond butter shortage, too? None at Costco. None at Trader Joe's.The soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-29317484352234495392013-08-13T13:33:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.942-07:00Groceries(from Monday)Aldi & Costco: $128, totalWe picked up cheap chicken instead of pork loin. I will have to alter the menu slightly. We did buy pretty good beef and tuna, though. With some more produce later in the week, we won't be much under our budget of $150 but crossing fingers that we won't be over...not pictured: more sweet potatoes, bananas, and dark chocolateThat's red and soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-29327106158023277052013-08-11T18:42:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:20.948-07:00Weekly MenuWhat do you do when your coworker leaves unwanted beets from her Door to Door Organics box on the counter at work for anyone to take home? Add them to some chili :) I had heard about some paleo person making chili with beets or pumpkin when allergic to tomatoes, so I figured it couldn't hurt to add some cooked mashed beets to my go-to tomato-based chili recipe. Worked fine!I am soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-72910558552621387812013-08-08T17:13:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.000-07:00Paleo Packed Lunch List (Part III)It's that time again, when we start the school year fresh, inspired, and full of ideas, right? I bet we all can use an annual refresher on some ideas to apply to the endless routine of packing lunches. Let's be prepared so that we avoid the unhealthy options that await just around the corner from work or in the school cafeteria.I will be packing lunches 3-4 days a week this year for soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-73703170384260614892013-08-05T15:59:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.052-07:00Simple & Delicious: Shrimp Taco SaladShrimp + Lime + Cilantro = Summer Lovenot awful for a phone pic, right? :/Adapted from this recipe.Salad:1/2 head green cabbage, shreddedcarrot, shredded, optional, for colorfresh cilantro, chopped12 oz. pre-cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removedchili powdercuminsalt & pepperlime juiceavocado, optionalDressing:1/2 cup paleo mayonnaise or sour cream (primalsoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-54473765304469896852013-08-04T10:16:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.104-07:00Weekly MenuWhere did summer go? I want the sun back!I bought this cookbook yesterday (affiliate link). Most of the time, I use the library, but I decided to purchase this one at Costco for $18.99.Good words.I feel like our menus have fallen into some repetition this summer, but that's OK. When the season changes, I'll probably want to mix it up again.Breakfasts:eggs, turkey sausage, soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-55368059507562951712013-08-02T11:06:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.156-07:00ThoughtsThoughts that I wrote down last Monday - I'm so glad my family likes cilantro. Because I really like it. It would suck to be someone who gets a bad taste from it - like my friend who says it tastes like a copper penny to her.I have a salad recipe to share. But I put a T. of sugar in the dressing. Can I still share it? I think I will, because it turned out surprisingly well. You can leavesoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-85591796511024530632013-07-28T19:44:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.210-07:00Groceries: Aldi and Trader Joe'sWhat's up!Before I head to bed, I thought I'd write a post about my grocery shopping for this week.I bought all our food from Aldi and Trader Joe's. I have a loaner car right now (because mine is in the shop), and it is majorly sucking down the gasoline, so I did my shopping on the way to and from work this afternoon/evening. I thought about just getting everything at Trader Joe's. But, I'msoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-86783375684156631152013-07-28T09:56:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.262-07:00Weekly MenuSo, when we were at the lake, I made the pizza crust from Primal Cravings with some alterations (less liquid?) because I forgot that the recipe called for plain gelatin and didn't have any with me. I don't remember exactly what I did, but I tried to remember and recreate it at home this week, and it didn't turn out as well. It was OK, but not a crispy as before or when I did soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-90332566056272980362013-07-26T12:54:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.316-07:00FridayGreat title, huh?This week-I made it to the end of my class. {big sigh}I had birthday food. {my husband made dinner for me. aw.}I got flowers and GF brownies and ice cream from my friends at work. They know me too well. {I'd never had Trader Joe's ice cream before, and it was very good.}I bought some school supplies for the kids. But still have more on the list.I think my brain is soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-77447969358479193572013-07-21T17:10:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.368-07:00Weekly MenuAaaaaah. I am back from a much needed vacation. Seriously needed. And it was medicine for my soul. Water and sun therapy with family at the lake. Mineral sunscreen and coconut oil were our friends. No agenda other than R&R. I couldn't ask for much more than that. Wish I could bottle it up and save some of that warm sun for winter.I WILL be making this again :)We do our own cooking there (see soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-57775897002219707412013-07-14T19:33:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.420-07:00Weekly MenuAlright, this is quite the list. Lots of summertime food while we host company this week!Breakfasts:(choices vary by day)eggs & breakfast sausages or baconsausage & sweet potato hashavocado, salsalemon poppyseed muffinsbanana muffins (updated recipe at bottom)blueberry pastry pies (from Primal Cravings)local peachescoffee, creamerLunches:leftoverssaladfruitSnacks:soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-92229415079674843692013-07-07T08:09:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.472-07:00Weekly MenuSo, over the fourth, there was a little bit of this..."aw, cute..." And a little bit of this..."uh, what...?"Our schedule continues its craziness this week and next, so the menu is not elaborate.Breakfast:leftoverswaffleseggs, salsa,coffee, creamerLunch:deli turkey roll-ups or grilled chicken sausagescarrots w/ guacamolefruitKids' snack:bananas & almond butterDinners:asian chicken salad soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-43431348939039660002013-07-01T19:59:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:45:54.112-07:00Curried Lamb Ribs with Fresh Garlic and Sweet OnionsLamb Ribs should always be cooked in a crockpot. No question about it. The meat needs that low and slow cooking to just fall off the bone.Sear them ahead of time if you can manage the extra few minutes, and plop them in on LOW and let them simmer for the rest of the day.It's summer, which means you don't want the oven on all afternoon, anyways. And you'll come back to your (soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048896793223817778.post-11419549939086115322013-06-30T06:17:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:35:21.524-07:00Weekly MenuOK, I'm truckin' along alright now. I got over my overwhelm-ment. Thanks to my awesome husband for allowing me a productive weekend. I'm still working on my writing assignments today. I went on a massive spending spree on my way home from my workout Saturday morning. Actually, not really a spree; it was carefully planned and I had my 5 lists. And it wasn't massive, because I don't have thatsoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10521653449826233275noreply@blogger.com0