2 Birds are Better than 1
Weave Sunday Supper into Leftover Magic. . . Many people shy away from cooking a whole chicken and opt for boneless, skinless (often tasteless) chicken breasts. Cooking a whole bird need not be a...
View ArticleShare a Rack
In the gym and at home or not. . . Rack of lamb is one of my Friday night favorites. By the end of the week I am ready for some R & R along with a special meal. I usually prefer to eat at home...
View ArticleLet Me Entertain You
Time is something most of us just don’t have enough of but I still enjoy having friends over for small dinner gatherings. It doesn't mean I have to spend all weekend in the kitchen. Planning it out...
View ArticlePower Athlete Radio – Episode 63 w/ Robb Wolf
Ladies and Gentlemen it must be a Full Moon because we have special guest Robb Wolf joining us this week on Power Athlete Radio. It was a real paleo treat to have him sit down and share some of his...
View ArticleRed, White & Blueberry
So here's the deal, if “beer is Paleo” then my homemade ice cream from raw cream is certainly not the biggest sin I’ve ever committed. Besides, I wouldn’t want Luke to think I’m “weird”. And I used to...
View ArticleWing it!
Ever since I was a kid my favorite part of the chicken has been the wing. There’s just something fun and primal about picking the meat off the bone. Wings get a bad rap these days from a health...
View ArticleDuck Fat Fries
Back in the very early 2000’s my husband would actually workout with me even though he fought me every rep. This was way before CrossFit, CFFB and FS; I was still a bit of a meathead and did a 3 day a...
View ArticlePeachy Legs
As the summer comes to a close that also signifies the end of peach season; it saddens me every year. The sweet, juicy peach is one of my favorite fruits. I'm rather picky about my peaches and IMO...
View ArticleBrawny Breakfast
Nothing suits me better on a weekend morning that a nice hearty plate of crisp bacon, sunny side up farm fresh eggs and a helping of grits with a dollop of raw butter. Makes me happy. Grits? They're...
View ArticleMore Than Meat for Recovery
Pop quiz, hot shot. You have to prepare a meal. What do you do? I'd be willing to bet your first response was "something-something-beef". Burgers, meatloaf, steak, or meatza, we all lean on the animal...
View ArticleStock the Larder & Beef it Up!
Take stock Power Athletes, pun intended. You make it through the Field Strong workouts on a daily basis don’t tell me you’re going to let a stockpot intimidate you? I didn’t think so. Even in Florida...
View ArticleBring on the Bird!
Happy Thanksgiving fellow Power Athletes! Just wanted to share our Thanksgiving meal and a little insight on family traditions. With my parents and 5 coolers in tow hubby and I head to my inlaws in...
View ArticleEat, Drink, & Don’t Be Weird: Leaning on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re like me, you’re always simultaneously leaning and bulking. Except for now. Currently I’m testing some new training and diet protocols for a little...
View ArticleDon’t Be Weird Cranberry Cheesecake
Tis the season and between cooking, traveling, shopping, running the box and wodding I haven’t had time to breathe let alone keep up in my kitchen. Whew! Christmas is only days away and it’s time to...
View ArticleHam it up!
Ok so it's the second week of January. Holy hell what happened? I kept up really good through Thanksgiving but lo and behold December, travel and holiday prep got the best of me on keeping up with my...
View ArticlePraise the Lard
Once upon a time the majority of Americans were virtually free of heart disease, cancer, obesity and other lifestyle related diseases. They hunted their own food, ate the whole animal, grew their own...
View ArticleShepherd’s Pie
If you wondering what to do with the beef stock you made. . . Hearty and satisfying–this is great for an easy weekend meal while watching football or make ahead for a no fuss weeknight dinner. Whether...
View ArticleBlue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops
The first time I made these pork chops I was just using up some blue cheese that had been in the fridge for awhile and I don’t like anything to go to waste. My husband raved about them and since then...
View ArticleCountry “Fried” Steak
As the weathers gets colder and ball games dominate the weekends one of our favorite meals is a healthy version of country fried steak. Put it on before the game or at half time; it slow cooks in the...
View ArticlePower Athlete Dry Steak Brine
Power/Field Strong Athletes enjoy your first rest day. You have put in 4-6 days of new training and have earned a day off. Down the line, the program might call for more days of training but when...
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