Definition of Carnitas From Epicurious.com carnitas[kahr-NEE-tahz] Mexican for “little meats,” this dish is simply small bits or shreds of well browned pork. It’s made from an inexpensive cut of pork that’s simmered in a small amount of water until tender, then finished by cooking the pieces in pork fat until nicely browned all over. In … Read more
The autoimmune paleo diet is strict for good reason but sometimes you just want a bite of something familiar and comforting. Potato soup was something I loved on a cold winter night. If you’ve just begun your AIP journey, one plant group you will miss in the beginning are nightshades. Nightshades are everywhere in American … Read more
If you’ve ever followed autoimmune paleo (AIP) it is a shock to the system when you first begin. Although I was a pretty good cook before AIP the restrictions of AIP made me feel like I had to learn how to cook all over again. I became bored with food and I was a bit … Read more
After my first Whole 30 this past August (2014) I haven’t been very successful in adding back the foods I gave up then. I never would have dreamed that giving up food for 30 days would cause my body to reject it in the future. This doesn’t happen to everyone but it actually happens to a fair … Read more
I first learned the concept of a meatza from Melissa Joulwan, author of Well Fed. What is a Meatza? It’s a pizza made with a meat crust. It’s perfect for anyone who’s looking for a keto or paleo supreme pizza. While I can’t take credit for the Meatza concept I do take credit for these … Read more
There are several life experiences that led me to the paleo lifestyle and over the years I’ve learned how to make paleo meal prep easy. Let’s face it, most of us work during the day and our kids have activities when we get off work. Unfortunately, most people find themselves at a fast food window … Read more
