What did you eat today?

[Crankin]

Time to make the carnitas again.

B: left over maple glazed pork chop, an orange, coffee, almond milk
S: slice of Ezekial raisin bread
2.5 mile hill walk
L: salad with ham, chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, refried beans, salsa, an apple
S: almonds and dried cranberries
D: ahi tuna with mango chutney, whole wheat orzo, 2 squares dark chocolate
S: 6 inch whole wheat and flax pita with hummus

[GLC1968]

Thursday

B: carnitas, avocado and salsa in coconut flour tortillas (2), clementine, black coffee
L: wild salmon, mixed veggies drizzled with olive oil and spices
S: hard boiled egg, clementines, mixed nuts (pistachios, cashews, almonds and macadamias)
D: beef stew with acorn squash, mixed greens salad with olive oil and vinegar

[Catrin]

GLC did you make the coconut flour tortillas? I have been shy about trying!

[GLC1968]

I did. They are from Paleo Comfort foods. They are extremely simple to make, but time consuming to cook. You need a good, new-ish nonstick pan or they are very frustrating. I usually do it with two pans at once to speed up the process.

Though, I think next time, I'll try using my best cast iron skillet.

The recipe makes a ton, so I halved it this time and it was perfect for just me (it made 7 - 8 small tortillas).

Actually, I just found this online: (same recipe)
http://simplypaleo.com/2012/04/26/ho...our-tortillas/

[Catrin]

I don't have the cookbook....and I don't have a non-stick pan! I know, that is almost sacrilege, but I prefer stainless steel. Now that I think about it, I've a tiny non-stick skillet I use when I go camping for the camp-stove. It doesn't get used much so it should be fine. I will try that recipe Saturday Our Funday workout this week is on Saturday and he has already warned us that it is going to be "conditioning" day - he doesn't often give us such warnings so I can likely afford the treat for dinner

I've been resisting getting another cookbook, what do you think of that one? Is it significantly different from the recipes offered in Well Fed and Practical Paleo? I also have the Caveman e-cookbook, I find I don't care for those recipes as much.

[GLC1968]

I like Paleo Comfort Foods. I think it's my second favorite after Well Fed and slightly ahead of Everyday Paleo (because the photography is way better). I was actually expecting not to really use it all that much because most 'comfort foods' just don't appeal to me. BUT, the book has tons of recipes for basics like ketchup, tortillas, nut based pie crusts, etc. Every thing I've made from the cookbook has been excellent. There is a paleo chili that uses two different cuts of beef that is really wonderful. And a sweet potato pie that I took to work for the holidays and all the non-paleo people raved about! There is also a delicious spiced nuts recipe that was a big hit at our last party, too.

I think the assortment of recipes is similar to Make it Paleo and the photography is of the same excellent quality, but I've never had a dud from Paleo Comfort foods and I've had two of them from Make it Paleo (where the recipe failed...not that we just didn't like it).

I don't have Practical Paleo though, so I can't compare it to that one. (yet) Oh, and I haven't made anything from the Cavemen e-cookbook either - nothing inspired me!

[Crankin]

half a Luna Bar before boot camp
B: 2 oz. almond milk, coffee, blueberries and strawberries, egg whites scrambled with kale
S: other half of the Luna Bar
L: turkey burger, no bun with 1/4 avocado, cole slaw
S: handful of almonds
S: (worked until 7) slice of Ezekial raisin bread
D: frittata with eggs, egg whites, low fat Boursin with herbs, artichoke hearts, blueberries, 2 squares dark chocolate

[Crankin]

Rest day
B: left over fritatta with artichoke hearts and herbed Boursin, mango chutney, blueberries
L: turkey burger patty, apple, refried beans
S: about a fourth of a Luna bar
D: restaurant... shared a carpaccio plate with DH, had scallops with spinach and a few potato filled gnocchi, 2 glasses red wine, one scoop of vanilla ice cream

[Crankin]

When we got back to our hotel last night, there was a coupon for a free brunch at the very nice restaurant at the Lenox Hotel.
Ate about 1/4 of a Luna Bar
I worked out for 30 minutes on the elliptical (intervals) and did a few sets of bicep, triceps, and flys at the hotel fitness center
B: I had dinner for breakfast! Salmon on a bed of pureed parsnips and Brussel sprouts, coffee
we walked quite a bit around the Museum of Fine Arts, got home around 1:30.
L: 4 slices of chicken breast rolled up, piece of cheddar, half a spelt roll dipped in olive oil, blueberries
D: grilled chicken breast with tomatillo-green chili salsa, side of refried black beans, salad with lettuce, oranges, walnuts, sprinkle of goat cheese, grapefruit vinegar and oil, 2 squares dark chocolate, glass of red wine

[Catrin]

Today (and my Whole 30 is officially over)

B: Paleo "French Toast" (thinly sliced sweet potatoes rather than bread), bacon, coffee
1 hour very creative and challenging group workout!
L: big salad with flank steak
S: Mocha - probably the BEST mocha I've ever had in my life with great coffee, pure cacao and no added sugar!
D: Rogan Josh (beef rather than lamb) - (out of Well Fed), VERY good - spices rocked though I used too much liquid. I put it over baked spaghetti squash and also had a small salad. A Founders Breakfast Stout (lovely chocolate stout), and a fresh pineapple spear for dessert.

Homemade Rogan Josh seasoning recipe here, and Rogan Josh recipe here. If you like richly layered spices then you should like this.

[Crankin]

I looked at the Rogan Josh recipe yesterday, while preparing my shopping list. I am trying to stay away from too much beef/lamb until I get my blood work done for my cholesterol reading.... however, I will make this eventually.
And, I like the fact it has the name Josh, my older son's name. That's why I first tried it in an Indian restaurant.

[Catrin]

B: eggs scrambled with spinach, 1 slice bacon
S: banana
L: Rogan Josh from dinner last night, over spaghetti squash and berries for dessert
Easy 40 minutes on the trainer
D: Citrus Carnitas (used too much lemon/lime juice this time - I was experimenting with the recipe, still good though) with sauteed kale
S: Paleo banana 'bread' experiment with a small amount of butter

I was also going to make some Italian Sausage Eggplant Strata (from Well Fed) for the week, but I decided that I had spent enough time cooking for one evening. I will make it tomorrow night if I am not too tired.

[Catrin]

The shredding disk on my food processor just doesn't work. I hadn't thought about a cheese grater, thanks! Also glad to hear you liked the recipe. It is good and also good for non-Paleo events

[Crankin]

Catrin, I have an old fashioned potato ricer like my mom had. It's a cheaper type of kitchen implement, but not every place has them. I'd say check Amazon.

[Crankin]

handful of walnuts before boot camp
B:4 oz. of almond milk, one sweet potato waffle with walnuts and dried cranberries, blueberries, coffee
L:salad with spinach, tuna, grape tomatoes, carrots, artichoke hearts, fig vinegar, an apple
D: Passover Seder... I did pretty well, didn't over eat at all. one half a piece of matzah, one gefilte fish, horseradish, a small amount of dark meat turkey, one small piece of matzah/apple/raisin kugel, chicken soup with one matzah ball, broccoli, one mini lemon square
I still gained almost a pound this morning.