How much do I love spices? I own a board game called Spices of the World, have a well-thumbed copy of The Complete Book of...
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Weirdly-Awesome, Awesomely-Weird Dinner For One
When I was growing up, my whole family ate dinner together at 5:00 p.m. most nights. But every once in a while, when I was...
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Healthy Lunchbox 2012
The song "Love is in the Air" is going through my head as "Lunch is in the air..." which is not the same thing at...
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Mayo How-To Video
I'll be updating my original mayo post soon with this video and some helpful tips I've gathered from the 296 (!) comments on that post....
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Tuesday 10: Paleo Burger Toppers
Oh, the bunless burger! It's the safe refuge of the paleo eater in a non-paleo world. From low-rent burger joints to higher-end restaurants, you can...
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Olympics Opening Ceremonies: The Paleo Menu
On Friday evening, at 6:30 p.m. Central time, I will be parked in front of the TV — with Dave, Smudge, a handful of tissues...
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Red, White & Blue In A Bowl
In honor of our nation declaring its independence from England, I hereby declare my independence from sharing dessert. As a nearly lifelong dieter, I've spent...
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Gluten-Free Paleo Tabbouleh
In my imagination, if summer had a taste, it would be fresh lemon. In reality, my summer — suffering in the stifling heat of central...
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Eggsperiment: A Story In Photos
The Theory: It's hot enough in Austin to fry an egg on the street. Our Report We hit the street at 5:44 p.m., usually the...
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Tuesday 10: Paleo Flavor Boosters
I don't know if it's the 100-degree temps or merely general laziness, but I've been craving super simple meals lately: crisp green salads, grilled chicken,...
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Tuesday 10: Stuff To Put On Eggs
Oh, how I love an egg fried in sizzling hot coconut oil! The edges crinkle and brown like ruffles, and in just three to four...
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad
One of my favorite word nerd activities is making up new words. Where would we all be without frexcitement, fouscous, opkeptical, and now: jicamadas. What...
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