About Me

I am a wife, mother of two, and a CareerMama who has gone Primal. After having my second child, I found it difficult to lose the last 15 pounds of baby fat. My usual regimen of counting calories and circuit training just wasn’t cutting it. I was starting to doubt that the method of losing weight that had worked for me in the past was the right one for me today. My husband began reading The Primal Blueprint, and after reading about 1/3 of the book, he decided to try the diet. I, however, remained skeptical. There was no way I could give up pizza and pasta. And I didn’t like very many vegetables.


After being on the diet for only a couple of weeks, my husband’s pants were looser on him and he reported a weight loss of about 4-5 pounds. My desire to fit into my jeans forced me to take the plunge and try the diet for myself. After only 2 weeks on the diet, I also noticed a change. I lost 3 pounds and was beginning to lose some of the stomach fat I had accumulated during pregnancy. I have been on the diet for about 6 weeks now and have gone down one dress size. In a few more weeks, or perhaps a month, I should be back into my beloved skinny jeans.


Sunday, September 19, 2010

Zucchini Egg Bake

This was yet another great dish from Mark Sisson's cookbook. Hot Italian sausage, zucchini, egg, Parmesan cheese, and spices blended together to create a yummy and very fulfilling meal. 

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

A Thing of Beauty

A 2.5 pound leg of lamb, roasted in the oven with fresh herbs and mushrooms, doesn't last long in our house. This was a beautiful and very tasty dish.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Coconut Chicken with Cauliflower

I have yet to make anything from this recipe book that wasn't lip smackin' good (give me a break, I'm from TX). You can't go wrong with coconut oil, coconut milk, and a bouquet of incredibly aromatic spices.

Primal Jambalaya

I've never really liked jambalaya. My husband eventually convinced me to make this Primal version of the classic dish. I absolutely loved it. With spicy sausage, shrimp, onions, peppers, and chopped up cauliflower as the "rice" (one of the better Primal Substitutes for non-Primal foods), it was even better than the real thing.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Veal Chops Braised with Herbs

I cannot say enough about this delicious dish. Veal chop cooked to perfection with a sauce of shallots, onions, beef stock, herbs, and cream would make anybody's mouth water. I paired the chops with haricot verts (green beans) with a lemon butter sauce and fresh parsley. This dish is another wonderful creation by Julia Child.

CĂ´tes de veau aux herbes (veal chops braised with herbs)

 

Paleo Crackers

These are loaded with seasonings like oregano, rosemary, thyme, and Parmesan cheese. They are real crackers that can be eaten alone or topped with some kind of spread or cheese. My 4 year old actually preferred these over regular store bought crackers.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Primal Enchiladas

This is one of my most ambitious dishes (trying saying that 5 times fast). Making crepes out of egg whites was a bit difficult. The first two I made were a complete mess. The filling was delicious and the egg "tortillas" actually held the filling quite well. It tasted like real enchiladas!