Hi! I originally started eating paleo because of stomach problems and I've stuck with it because it makes me feel great. I am also a co-organizer for NYC's Eating Paleo in NYC Meetup Group. I was recently featured in the New York Times in an article about caveman-style life in NYC.
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snacks
02/03/2010 - 18:51
The New York Times covers pork rinds, which I now have a huge craving for. Despite growing up in the South, I didn't learn to love these until I was older. A farmer friend of mine made some from the Momofuku recipe and they were incredible! They were crispy, crunchy, and full of lard and cilantro rather than some crappy grain. I have to admit I don't even care about the Super Bowl, I just want an excuse to eat these. Sadly, many people who make them fry in vegetable oil, rather than lard and they are very difficult to make, but I might try anyway out of sheer desperation.
Also in the news is jerky, in NYmag. A delicious and expensive snack that I need to learn how to make pronto. Maybe look out for a jerky making class in NY from our jerky expert soon? BTW John Durant, who is our jerky making expert and founder, should be on the Colbert Report tonight?
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01/25/2010 - 19:34
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I admit it, sometimes I crave snacks. When it's movie night and everyone is eating popcorn (and yes, corn is a grain), being paleo can mean feeling left out. Of course there are nuts, but I like to watch my consumption of those because while they have lots of nutrients, they can also mess up your ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 if you eat too much.
Lately my new favorite snack is kale chips! In Brooklyn, NY Naturals sells a raw vegan version with a zesty flavor that I love. They are popular with vegans, but they are a great choice for cavepeople (or whatever we are calling ourselves these days) or low carbers in general.
While I prefer the texture of kale chips made in a dehydrator, you can also make them at home as well. Here is a standard oven recipe. I make a variant using coconut oil instead of olive oil and my own handground spice mixture of cumin and coriander. If you do dairy, they are pretty delicious with just a little grated Parmesan.
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