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The Paleo Kitchen: 3 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss this Book (Plus a Giveaway!)

June 12, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader5 Comments

In case you’ve been living under a rock lately, a new Paleo cookbook is out and we know it’s going to do very well. The Paleo Kitchen: Finding Primal Joy in Modern Cooking by Juli Bauer (of PaleOMG) and George Bryant (of Civilized Caveman Cooking) is an exciting new addition to the Paleo cookbook sphere. We’ve been enjoying reading and cooking through our advanced review copy. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, here’s my top three reasons why you should right now. (Plus, keep reading to the bottom for your chance to WIN a FREE COPY!)

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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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Strawberry-Mango Mint Tea

May 28, 2014June 19, 2015by Heather Schrader6 Comments

Summer is officially here, and for Memorial Day I made a subtly sweet iced tea that was just as beautiful as it was refreshing! This super simple Strawberry-Mango Mint Tea will have you wow’ing your friends and family at the next summer barbecue or pool party. You can make it the morning of for a light and bright beverage, or you can make it the day before for a sweeter, more developed fruity flavor.

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Cocktail Smokies

May 21, 2014June 19, 2015by Brent Schrader4 Comments

Cocktail smokies are one of the recipes that stand out most from my childhood. Not only were they one of my favorite appetizers whenever we had company over, or there was a special occasion, but it was one of my most memorable childhood cooking experiences. Aside from the time I cut my finger open pretty mightily trying to slice my own summer sausage, this is my most vivid kitchen memory.

When it was time to make the cocktail smokies, my mom pulled out the grape jelly and yellow mustard (two things I didn’t particularly enjoy), and explained these were all there was beyond the little smokies. I called shenanigans, and she made me cook it to prove her point. I still remember how blown away I was when the bright yellow and purple combined to form the brown sauce I knew and loved. This experience is one of the few that really sparked my love of cooking, and I hope you’ll also give these cocktail smokies a try.

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