Brent Schrader

20+ Inspiring Ideas for 4th of July: How To Have an Awesome Paleo Party

July 3, 2014June 19, 2015by Brent Schrader1 Comment

I have to admit, the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, hands down. It’s mainly because of the fireworks, but I also love the warm weather, grilling, and spending time with friends. We’ve been scratching our heads a little bit, as we didn’t know what to do for our food this year—furthermore, we’re not sure if we are having family over, how many people, etc.

Still, I procrastinated getting things done here by putting together this: a list of helpful hints for those who don’t have the same fervor for the grill and for the 4th of July (or simply need advice on grilling) as well as a collection of drinks, starters, main dishes, and desserts. We hope you have a fun and safe 4th!

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Quick and Easy Paleo Trail Mix

July 2, 2014June 19, 2015by Brent Schrader4 Comments

We often make a lot of large meals in bulk in order to get through the week with minimal cooking during the week—especially pulled pork, chili, and salmon. When it comes to snacks, we haven’t done much in terms of specific meals; instead, if we’re feeling peckish, we generally just have small portions of the other larger meals.

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Chilled Blueberry-Rosemary Soup

June 25, 2014June 19, 2015by Brent Schrader9 Comments

This past weekend we were lucky to get together with a few of the local paleo food bloggers in the greater DC area. A long, long time ago (or at least it feels that way), we went to a get-together at Matt and Stacy’s house—otherwise known as the Paleo Parents—and happened to socialize and hang out on the couch with Russ and family over at The Domestic Man. All of that was over two years ago, and we’ve had countless fun get togethers and encounters since then. Adding to the fun, we got to meet Jennifer and family of Predominantly Paleo. It’s great to have so many like-minded families in the area, and hope to have more time hanging out in the future.

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Spicy Pickled Brussels Sprouts

June 11, 2014June 19, 2015by Brent Schrader9 Comments

Since a young age, I’ve really enjoyed pickles. Dill pickles were always the clear winner, where bread and butter made me want to run screaming (I know, fighting words.. still not a fan of those or sweet gherkins). I’ve come to appreciate them, though, as well as the burgeoning artisan fermented foods. These small “craft brewers” of pickles and other vegetables are great—often local—options. We were lucky enough to meet Number 1 Sons (a local DC area operation) when Russ had his book release party, along with the Paleo Parents and Primal Palate.

That being said, I was inspired to try my own hand at this cuisine. Brussels sprouts seemed like a great candidate for pickling, and when we saw some pickled brussels sprouts at a local store, I decided it was our fate. These have a great pickle flavor, and still have the awesome crunch of brussels sprouts.

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Beef and Cabbage Curry

June 4, 2014June 19, 2015by Brent Schrader5 Comments

Curry is one of our favorite spices that we’ve found since finding paleo—our spicy beef curry recipe is a big hit, but we wanted to pack in some vegetables as well. By slicing our cabbage with a mandolin, we effectively created “noodles” with the cabbage that really hit the spot.

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