Posts Tagged ‘ paleodiet ’

The past few winters in south western Ontario have been brutally cold, and the current fall has been chilly as well. Many climatologist predict a global cooling for the next 30 years or so. The next few entries are going to focus on comfort dishes that will keep us warm and humoured. And what...
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Despite the abundance and fanatical devotion to high carb foods, Rome suits the lifestyle of the average paleogastronomer. Rome is best viewed by foot. It is surprising how compact the historic center is once you learn the basic layout of the city. Where to Stay In terms of places to stay, we highly recommend...
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Whilst traveling through Italy, we were Internet impaired, making the usual weekly hunting-gathering of paleo-related links virtually impossible. So, here is our 3 week compendium of interesting links. Wisdom abounds in the most unlikely places. That is pretty wise unto itself. From one of our Sicilian cookbooks, a quote, “cu mancia sulu, s’affuca!”, or...
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It’s Caribana weekend in Toronto and the whole city is jumping. 1.2 million visitors make a spectacular party. To kick off the weekend, we our throwing our own paleo jump up! Jerk chicken, pork loin, and bone in loin chops complemented with creamy coleslaw and roasted sweet potatoes make a killer paleo jump up....
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Here’s a point. The paleodiet could greatly benefit those affected by Celiac, a condition in which the afflicted have an adverse reaction to gluten. Here’s the counterpoint. Allegedly, some carbs may benefit the old IQ. http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theappetizer/archive/2009/07/07/lunchbox-revival-bring-on-the-bagels-carbs-are-brain-food-study-says.aspx We gave you our picks for the top paleo dining spots, and places to crash in the Napa...
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In the first year of the Obama administration, can there be any better place to celebrate the 4th of July than Chicago? The economy may be on the edge, but Chitown parties on. Maybe it is a parasympathetic reflex, but Chicago is a cesspool of indulgence for the modern savage. Every great dining establishment...
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Is possibly barley an ingredient? No it is an adjective modifying a noun. We include the word “possibly” because, depending on your tastes, religiosity, and tolerance, you may or may not want to include it. It tastes fine in either direction, the choice is yours. Beets are hitting their stride this time of year....
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Do chefs have better sex lives than paleolithic man? It’s hard to say. Both spent an above average amount of time and calories sourcing and preparing food. Here is some light on the subject. Read it and you have something to discuss afterwards. We got beat to the punch by the New York times,...
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With it’s raw meat and eggs, cooked with a little lemon juice, Steak Tartare with a side salad makes an ideal paleo dinner. Eating raw meat always takes some precautions. The key to safe, sane, and sensual tartare is to hand chop a fresh piece of steak moments before consuming. Obviously, this is not...
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Lets put that Pan-Asian part of our pantry to work. Adapted from the Pum School of Thai Cooking in Koh Phi Phi, this dish is simple, exotic, tasty and pure paleo. If you have to entertain non-paleo friends, you could serve with some steamed brown rice or Canadian Wild Rice, or drop them as...
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