tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558426784905930512024-02-18T21:02:20.363-08:003, 2, 1, Feast!Be Fit & FeastLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-45834301113540210522012-10-18T17:44:00.000-07:002012-10-18T17:44:39.659-07:00Not Another Pumpkin RecipeHey Everyone....hope you still remember us. It's been non-stop craziness for the Feast team since our last post. I've been treading water at my new full-time job trying to get it all down-pat as fast as I can, while heading up the teacher training program over at <a href="http://www.barrebeefit.com/">Barre Bee Fit</a>, and planning 3 massively awesome boot camps - oh and a November Sugar Detox! Scott has been pretty darn busy as well working away, studying for the CPA, and cheering on (the still undefeated!) Notre Dame <i>Fighting Irish</i>.<br />
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Basically, between workouts, study sessions, daytime jobs, and extracurricular commitments, we've been spread preeetty thin lately.<br />
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Somewhere in there, we got to watch my ROCK STAR BRO run a 3:41 marathon!<br />
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It was seriously so awesome to watch him complete such a challenging athletic feat...and to watch all the other runners as well!<br />
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Anyway, somewhere in the midst of all this craziness, a new pumpkin recipe was born. Let's face it, fall is CRAWLING with pumpkin recipes, and paleo pumpkin recipes as well....but guys....this one is REAL yummy and we highly recommend you make it immediately...because you will gobble.it.up.<br />
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Ladies and Gentleman, Amazing Readers of 3,2,1 Feast! May we introduce:<br />
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4) Add in chocolate chips and mix.</div>
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We just baked up our THIRD batch of these! Tomorrow, I'm going down to Indianapolis for the weekend to get my USA Weightlifting certification (Level 1 Sports Performance Coach here I come!)! I'm staying with some of Scott's friends so I'm bringing down this fresh batch as a major thank you!</div>
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Well, that's all for now. We hope you try out this delicious fall-inspired dessert and let us know what you think!</div>
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<br />Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-80960088939364121352012-09-27T13:44:00.001-07:002012-09-27T13:44:41.896-07:00One Week Without Sugar is Sweet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy almost Friday!! I just wanted to check-in with you all about how my 21 Day Sugar Detox is going.<br />
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Well, I've got to say....I thought I would miss this:<br />
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<i>Lina as Elmo circa 2009 Halloween</i></div>
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...but in reality, it's actually been <i>REALLY </i>simple! How? Well because the answer is always "no." There is no questioning of, "well i've had a really good/bad day so...." or "but these are the best doughnuts in chicago," or "I have a fever and the only answer is more <strike>cowbell </strike>err sweets." It's easy. A craving comes along, I acknowledge it, and move on. Honestly, it's really liberating not to debate each craving with myself in my head. It's empowering to just acknowledge it, and continue on with my day.<br />
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In this past week I learned that everyday at 3pm I crave sugar. So, to combat said craving this has been UBER helpful:<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.vitacost.com/artisana-100-organic-raw-coconut-butter">Artisana Coconut Butter</a></i></div>
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Coconut Butter is the most AMAZING sugar craving battler!! It's naturally sweet with fairly little carbohydrate and it's chock full of healthy fats that satiate you quickly (seriously if you try to eat too much, you will feel nauseous. Gotta love nature's portion control)!!<br />
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Woah! I'm writing you at 3:35pm today and I just realized I missed my sugar craving all together today - my detox is working woo woo!!<br />
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If you are interested in participating in a Sugar Detox, I'm in the process of putting together my own protocol! Holler at us if you want in and we'll keep you posted with materials!<br />
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Scott and I are off to a yummy dinner tonight at one of our favorite Brazilian Steak Houses - Texas de Brazil! Stay tuned for a recap post tomorrow.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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~Scott & LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-91057056796218125552012-09-26T08:25:00.001-07:002012-09-26T08:25:54.752-07:00Greek Islands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greek Islands is a very authentic Greek restaurant in Greektown. Both the ambiance and the food are second to none, at least according to us. We went on a Friday night with a couple of friends, and had a great time tasting all of the amazing Greek fare the restaurant had to offer!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">1) Grilled Octopus Appetizer (with balsamic and tomato slices)</span><br />
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2) Arni Fournou (baked lamb shank with sliced potatoes)<br />
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3) Keftedes (beef and lamb meatballs)<br />
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All three dishes were incredible, but we agreed that our favorite was the arni fournou. It was literally falling off the bone. We also had a side greek salad that is not pictured, but was the perfect compliment to all of this meat!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
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~Scott & Lina<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190005113424163944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-75896903656503441652012-09-21T12:34:00.000-07:002012-09-21T13:09:56.192-07:00Goodbye Sugah!Hey y'all! Happy FRIDAY!!! Lina here and I have a fun post for you all today...<br />
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First...More Tough Mudder Pics!!<br />
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<i> Happily Frolicking Through the Mud</i></div>
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<i>The couple that completely submerges themselves in ice water together, </i></div>
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<i> After resurrecting myself from beneath the hay bales, </i></div>
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<i>I got a smart shock on the tush </i><i>that propelled me to the finish line...</i></div>
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<i>Scott making his way through some serious mud</i></div>
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We'll be on the look-out for some more in the "lost and found" bin on the site too!<br />
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Next item on the agenda...An Announcement! I, Lina, am on day 1 of a 21 day sugar detox. Scott's out on this one, he doesn't have a sweet tooth issue like I do.<br />
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What's a sugar detox all about? Well, it's an opportunity to look my sugar cravings smack in the face and say NO! NO I don't need the extra insulin right now helping me to store energy,
NO I don't need the high and the crash, and NO my liver cannot come out and play right now, it needs a break from your hot mess self! - Oh and there's also a YES...YES I'd like to tap into my already existing energy stores (read: fat cells) for energy and become a lean, mean, fat burning machine with consistently high levels of energy.<br />
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Easier said than done? We'll just have to see. In the meantime, I will be following a strict Paleo protocol while keeping my carbohydrate intake to around 50g-100g per day. No fruit, no sugar, no gum/mints/fake sugar, and very limited starchy vegetables (like squash and sweet potatoes). Starchy carbs will only be consumed post mind-blowing workout :)<br />
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So what's left to eat, you ask? LOTS!! Quality meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, vegetables, and healthy fats like avocado (technically a fruit but doesn't count :p), coconut milk, coconut butter, and butter!! These are all my favorite foods anyway, that nourish and satisfy my body and provide me with ample amounts of energy...umm oh yeah...they area all SO DELICIOUS !!!<br />
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So over the next 21 days, assume that you'll be hearing a lot from me...and we will be sharing a lot more savory recipes. In the works for couple of week -- a chicken curry soup, chili, and possibly some meat balls!!!<br />
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Anywho, what better way to kick-off a NO SUGAR challenge than by posting one last dessert recipe!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Choco Bites - </span></b><b><span style="color: #38761d;">adapted from <a href="http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/">Clothes Make the Girl</a></span></b><br />
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* 1 box pitted dates (approximately 30 dates)<br />
* 2 cups raw pecans<br />
* 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut<br />
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
* 1 tbsp raw honey (optional for added sweetness)<br />
* 2 tsp vanilla extract<br />
* Dash of salt<br />
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* Food process pecans. We want them in small pieces, not turned into sawdust or paste<br />
* Place food processed pecans into a mixing bowl<br />
* Food process pitted dates, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and salt<br />
* Pour mixture in with the pecans and combine<br />
* Add shredded coconut and combine<br />
* Roll into balls and place onto wax paper<br />
* Refrigerate until serving.<br />
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Note: you can eat them right away, but I think they taste better after they've spent at least a few hours chillin' in the fridge.<br />
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And that my friends, is the last dessert recipe for 20 more days...ENJOY!<br />
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~LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-50274472767631191342012-09-10T13:28:00.000-07:002012-09-10T13:32:04.777-07:00Post-Mudder MondayHey Everyone! So we survived!! We participated in a <a href="http://toughmudder.com/">Tough Mudder</a> this past Saturday and came out on top! It's so surreal that the first conversation we EVER had was about Tough Mudder and now, almost a year later, we've completed one together.<br />
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<b>Friday September 7th, 6:45pm:</b><br />
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Fueling up the night before is just as crucial as morning of. The night before a heavy workout session, it's good to top of glycogen stores with some natural, healthy, glucose based carbohydrate. In our case, the sweet potato. Plus you can never go wrong with some heart healthy grassfed beef for protein!!</div>
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This our go-to breakfast for Paleo champions! Protein and fat provide the body with long burning energy so that we wouldn't bottom-out mid race! Also, coffee is just a must...especially at 4:15am...woof! We kept this meal nice and plain and simple, so there would be no risk of it coming back up ;)</div>
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After breakfast, we drove 2.5 hrs north close to Sheboygan, Wisconsin for the race. Scott is quite the awesome driver, so we managed to get there in about 2 hours while listening to 2Chainz, Kanye, and some other awesome sauce rap to get pumped up for the race! </div>
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<b>7am We arrived at the Course!</b></div>
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<i> Scott, Arpun, and Alex (our team) walking to sign-in</i></div>
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<i>Scott getting his number written on his forehead</i></div>
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<b> 7:30am Mandatory "Before" Team Pic</b><br />
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We chanted the Tough Mudder Pledge, got pumped up, and ran through orange smoke at the start line. The race consisted of lots of running, obstacles, and opportunities to face our fears. We climbed over tall barricades, jumped from high heights, walked through fire and smoke, and got 2 opportunities to battle it out with electricity.<br />
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<b>Approx 10:30am</b><br />
We completed the 11+ mile course, and ran through the final gauntlet of electricity. On the other side of the finish line we were handed mudder tees, our coveted orange sweatbands and (non paleo) beer to celebrate the 2.5 hrs of hell we paid for and put ourselves through<br />
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<b>Mandatory "After" Team Pic</b><br />
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<i>Alex, Lina and her crazy electric shocked hair, Arpun, Scott</i></div>
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I think we look just as happy, if not happier in our "after" photo. And we're definitely covered in more mud!!<br />
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After the race we stuck around for a little bit, watched some other people get shocked and then cleaned up and drove home. Scott and I had one thing on our minds....well for me it was food...for Scott it was Notre Dame football and food battling it out for top priority.<br />
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I settled on Lilli's Q dry rub ribs and a salad for lunch...Scott went with Piece Pizza and Beer (falling into his 20% of non paleo food choices :p)<br />
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Overall, we had a GREAT time racing with our team. We accomplished a challenge together and as a team, faced our fears, and got an awesome workout! I'd be lying if I said that nutrition wasn't part of being able to fully enjoy the experience. Because we fueled properly, no one was lagging behind because of lack of energy, no one was wanting to vom on the course, no one's stomach was upset with eating the wrong foods. We provided our bodies with the proper nutrition, so that we could get the most out of our Tough Mudder experience. Oh -- and the best part about fueling for performance...it can still be pretty darn tasty!!<br />
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We wrapped up our Saturday evening with watching College football, some DVR'd shows and an AMAZING <i>"Milk Shake"</i><br />
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*1 Can Trader Joe's Light Coconut Milk (mixes easier than full fat, only reason we used light)</div>
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* Ice!</div>
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<br />Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-21728112370427838342012-09-05T08:48:00.000-07:002012-09-05T14:09:40.091-07:00Back in Business!Hey there everyone! We hope you didn't forget about us. It's been a crazy couple of weeks for us over here - SOOO MUCH going on. We'll try to keep this recap nice and quick for you :)<br />
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1) Scott was the Best Man at a <i>beautiful </i>wedding! We had such a great time spending the weekend with his friends and family - and we even got to take some fun pics in a photo booth!<br />
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2) Scott went to Ireland for the Notre Dame v Navy game in Dublin. He spent the week before the game touring the country with three of his friends. Though there was plenty of non-paleo beer and food to be had, Scott did a good job of eating healthfully most of the time. Eating healthy isn't about restricting yourself "just cuz," it's about providing your body with the right nourishment so you can enjoy and have the energy for site seeing and exploring.<br />
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3) I gave my 2 weeks notice at my current job.<br />
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That's right! I will be shifting gears in my career (yet again), trying out something that's a little more people focused -- recruiting and account management for a tech recruiting firm. So, if you are an IT specialist, programmer, Engineer, or Hiring Manager, feel free to leave a comment below and I'll see what I can do for yah ;)<br />
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4) Scott and I are doing it again -- We are taking on another Tough Mudder...<br />
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...this time, TOGETHER! We'll be racing mudder with 4 other awesome dudes! One of them, is doing his 3rd race with me!! Metro dash to Urbanathlon and now to Mudder :) Wish us luck we'll need it this weekend in Wisconsin!<br />
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5) Scott and I have entered into a Semi-Pro Crossfit competition in Chicago the 1st weekend of December! We'll be competing as individuals among 100 competitors in our region!! Here a link to the details and strength requirements: <a href="http://northcentralthrowdown.wodhub.com/north_central_comp_details">http://northcentralthrowdown.wodhub.com/north_central_comp_details</a><br />
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Alrighty I think we've caught you up on all the nonsense going on in our lives...stay tuned for a post this Friday about how we prep for races...aka eating for performance!<br />
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Happy Hump Day everyone!<br />
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~Scott & LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-57631009653801730642012-08-15T12:16:00.000-07:002012-08-15T12:32:50.547-07:00Power Snack ShakeThe stretch between lunch and dinner can sometimes feel a little long (well, it almost always feels that way to me), especially on days that I work out in the early AM and my metabolism is still revved up from my workout. On these days at around 3-4PM I'm usually left looking for something to get me through until dinner.<br />
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A quick fix that we've recently come up with is just a twist on the ol' reliable protein shake. Ideally, when choosing a snack, you want something with both protein AND healthy fats -- that killer combo is what actually satiates you and doesn't take you for a ride on the blood sugar roller coaster. The protein was easy, as protein powder is readily available, but what's really good fat source to add to the mix? The answer....coconut milk.<br />
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Aside from its amazing taste and creamy texture, coconut is a GREAT source of energy! It actually consists of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), that break down a little bit quicker and give you a similar buzz that carbs would give you except the buzz sustains itself A LOT longer so you end up with more stable energy. Win - Win -Win.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Coconut Milk Protein Shake</span></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: black;">Ingredients</span></em></strong><br />
* 7 oz Trader Joe's Light Coconut Milk (they don't sell anything other than the light, or we'd use it)<br />
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* One scoop 100% Egg White Protein Powder - <i>we really dig this brand because it's free from synthetic crap and actually tastes good. The ingredients literally are egg protein, some digestive enzymes (papain and bromlain) to help with the assimilation of said protein, energized with bee pollen, and it's stevia sweetened - that's it. Definitely doesn't give you a bloated feeling!</i><br />
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* About 5 oz water<br />
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<b><i>Directions</i></b><br />
Making a shake is pretty self explanatory, but I have found that it mixes together best this way:<br />
1) Add the protein to about 5 oz of water and stir until blended<br />
2) Next, stir in the coconut milk<br />
3) Savor this indulgent snack<br />
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The end result is a filling afternoon snack packed with the protein and fat to get you through the rest of the day.<br />
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Let us know what you think!<br />
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~Scott<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190005113424163944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-64514738652144346082012-08-13T09:05:00.000-07:002012-08-13T09:05:29.621-07:00Weekly ScramblesHappy Monday!<br />
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We wanted to share with you all a routine that's developed for us over the past month or so. On Sunday nights, we set aside about 1.5-2 hrs and get a bunch of our cooking done for our weekly breakfasts, lunches, and we prep some of our dinners as well.<br />
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Every single week, we put together either a big egg frittata (baked eggs dish) or a scramble. Getting proper nutrition each morning is so key in setting yourself up for an energized, productive, and healthy day. Each week, we also try to vary the ingredients a little bit so that we're getting different nutrients and lots of flavors -- so this breakfast never really gets old!<br />
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This week, our scramble consists of kale, scallions, sun dried tomatoes, Trader Joe's Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sausage, and diced grape tomatoes all scrambled up in grass fed Beef Bacon grease!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Spicy Jalapeno Sausage Veggie Scrambler</span></b></div>
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* Bunch of Kale</div>
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* 3 chopped up Trader Joe's Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sausages</div>
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* 20-24 eggs cage free organic eggs (this lasts us most of the week between the two of us, but usually thursday and friday we make another smaller scramble)</div>
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<br />Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-90046393714464493132012-08-08T10:54:00.001-07:002012-08-08T10:54:43.740-07:00Sick of Lettuce?Today's post is going to be quick and easy, just like the salad recipe we're about to share with you.<br />
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Let's face it, when you're eating a predominately paleo diet, sometimes you get bored of salad. There are only so many lettuce leaves you can cram into your face before you're ready to call it quits.<br />
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Enter the Jerusalem Salad, a light, crunchy, and refreshing salad that's full of flavor and no lettuce.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Jerusalem Salad</span></b><br />
<b><i>Ingredients</i></b><br />
Cucumbers<br />
Tomatoes<br />
Scallions (or Onions, or both!)<br />
1 bunch of Parsley (or Cilantro makes a delicious alternative!)<br />
1-2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
Pinch of Sea Salt<br />
(Combine cucumber and tomatoes evenly. We didn't list an exact amount because it will vary, but shoot for an equal combination)<br />
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1) Dice up cucumbers, tomatoes, and scallions (or onions if using)<br />
2) Finely chop parsley (or cilantro)<br />
3) Combine in a large mixing bowl. Add vinegar and a sprinkle of sea salt<br />
4) Enjoy with eggs for breakfast, or with some other yummy protein for lunch or dinner!<br />
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This salad should keep all week, so it's a great one to make in bulk and incorporate into your weekly meals!<br />
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Let us know how you like it!<br />
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~Scott & LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-62656823405007368242012-08-06T07:25:00.001-07:002012-08-06T07:25:09.669-07:00Easy Peasy Very Berry CobblerHappy Monday everyone!<br />
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We apologize for being MIA all last week but it was a crazy one! Scott was prepping for and then taking a CPA exam, and I trained, taught, and worked my butt off all week. It was hard enough to keep up with our Whole30 meals let alone blog about them haha!<br />
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Anyway, to celebrate the completion of our Whole30 challenge and Scott's exam, I created a dessert incorporating some of Scott's favorite flavors -- pie filling and bananas. The funny thing is, this dessert actually turned out to be Whole30 approved as I didn't add sugar of any kind.<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><b>Easy Peasy Very Berry Cobbler</b></span><br />
<b><i>Ingredients</i></b><br />
FILLING<br />
* 1 package of frozen mixed berries (I used the Trader Joe's cherry blend, you can use fresh berries too)<br />
* 2 bananas sliced<br />
* 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes<br />
* Sprinkle of cinnamon<br />
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CRUMBLE TOPPING<br />
* 1/2 jar of Creamy Almond Butter with Sea Salt<br />
* 1/2 cup coconut flakes<br />
* 1 cup Almond Meal<br />
* 1 egg<br />
* 1 mashed banana<br />
* Sprinkle of Cinnamon<br />
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<b><i>Directions</i></b><br />
1) Mix berries with coconut flakes and pour into a square baking dish<br />
2) Place banana slices over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon<br />
3) In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, coconut flakes, almond meal, egg, mashed banana, and cinnamon<br />
4) Layer over the berries and place dish into the oven<br />
5) bake for 15-20 minutes<br />
6) Remove from oven and let the cobbler sit for about 5 minutes<br />
7) Get a big spoon and FEAST!<br />
** Option to drizzle some full fat canned coconut milk over the cobbler for some extra creamy goodness<br />
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We hope you enjoy the natural sweetness!<br />
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~Scott & LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-60168942197157265342012-07-26T09:44:00.001-07:002012-07-26T11:17:11.144-07:00The Perfect Post-WoD BreakfastWorking out in the morning certainly takes its toll on your body, both physically and mentally. Mentally, it's a struggle every day to drag myself out of bed, gather my things for the day, and head to the gym. Most of the world is still fast asleep at 5AM, and likely will be for at least another two hours. There are only two real answers to this problem. 1) Get plenty of sleep and 2) SUCK IT UP!<br />
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As for the physical toll, there are a few other, much more delicious, steps we can take to help our bodies recover. In addition to a post workout shake, we all need to be sure to have a proper and nutritious breakfast. We have come up with what we think is a pretty solid combo. Four words....salmon, eggs, sweet potatoes.<br />
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First we'll tackle the salmon and the eggs, then the sweet potatoes:<br />
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Salmon (8oz)<br />
Dill (or other spices, as desired)<br />
Eggs (1dozen whole, cage free, organic)<br />
Spinach<br />
Scallions<br />
Coconut Oil<br />
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Honestly, this one is really easy. Feel free to portion as you like, but I like to plan for about 4-5 eggs for myself and 2-3 for Lina. <br />
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The first step is to grill the salmon (or bake it). Place salmon on a sheet of aluminum foil and sprinkle dill or whatever other spice you like. Grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes (until fish flakes apart). Super easy.<br />
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Add the oil to a hot frying pan. Once melted add all of the veggies and let them saute for a minute or two. Once the spinach has wilted, add all of the eggs. Continuously stir until you have a scramble.<br />
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Now you can add in the salmon. I like to shred it up with a fork and stir it in the scramble, but you can certainly leave it in tact as a topping to the eggs<em><strong>.</strong></em><br />
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Again...super simple, nutrition dense, and perfectly paired with...<br />
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Sweet Potatoes (3 large for this recipe)<br />
Grass Fed Butter (we like KerryGold) - about 2 tbsp<br />
Cinnamon<br />
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First you will need to grate the sweet potates down to a desired size. For the most part, thinner is better, but we'll leave that up to you. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the grated potatoes to the pan and continuously stir. Once the hash reaches a consistency you like, turn off the heat and add cinnamon to taste.<br />
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And there you have it. A perfect post-WoD breakfast to assist your body in recovery. Enjoy!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190005113424163944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-84631638371990374572012-07-24T08:46:00.001-07:002012-07-24T08:46:49.914-07:00I Can't Believe It's Not PotatoHappy Gloomy & Rainy Tuesday all!!<br />
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We are so sorry we didn't post yesterday, but hopefully we can make up for it today with a yummy side dish recipe. This bad boy is CHEAP, FAST, EASY and WAAAAY too good to just be mashed up cauliflower.<br />
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Saturday night we baked up some beef ribs and were looking for a side dish to compliment the meal. Immediately thoughts went to mashed potatoes. We took that impulse and put a healthier spin on it, mashing up some yummy cruciferous vegetable goodness instead. Literally you CANNOT TELL IT'S NOT POTATO -- we were really surprised and thrilled because we could enjoy waaaay more cauliflower than we would be able to potato -- on account of the large amount of carbohydrate in potatoes.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><i> <span style="font-size: large;"> - Garlic & Butter Mashed Cauliflower</span></i></span></b><br />
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<li>Bag of chopped cauliflower (or 1 head of cauliflower)</li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Saturday Night Dinner: Baked Beef Ribs, Sauteed Kale, </i></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white;">and </span><span style="background-color: white;">I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Garlic & Butter Cauliflower Mash</span></i></div>
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Think this whole meal looks amazing? Well it was. We will be posting the Beef Rib recipe later this week! In the meantime, try out the mash and let us know how you liked it!</div>
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<br /></div>Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-15942673967125302652012-07-20T13:48:00.001-07:002012-07-20T13:48:18.736-07:00Paleo Brunchers!!Well the week is almost over, and you know what that means....<br />
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2 glorious opportunities to eat Brunch!! Now we don't know about you, but brunch is one of our all-time favorite things! So below, we're going to share with you some of our favorite brunch spots, and what we order when we go there.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><a href="http://janesrestaurant.com/menu/brunch/">Jane's in Wicker Park</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span class="my-bold" style="line-height: 18px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Grilled Salmon </span></b></i></span><i style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><b>with one egg over-easy, roasted potatoes and hollandaise</b> -- Except we add a second egg, hold the hollandaise, and opt for mixed greens instead of potatoes</i></div>
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<b>Scott's Brunch: </b><i><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Omelet #11.5 </b></span><b style="background-color: white;">chopped bacon, leeks, white cheddar, topped with guacamole. -- </b><span style="background-color: white;">Hold the cheese, and sub greens </span></i></div>
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<b>Lina's Brunch: </b><i><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Omelet #6 </b></span><b style="background-color: white;">asparagus, forest mushrooms, sauteed garlic and marjoram (wild oregano), aged jack, topped </b><b style="background-color: white;">with toasted almonds & balsamic reduction</b><span style="background-color: white;"> -- No cheese, sub greens</span></i><br />
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<i><b>Seasonal Benedict </b><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Chef’s Seasonal Selection (Smoked Turkey in this case) -- </b>No English Muffin, Sub greens for potatoes. If you place the poached eggs in the salad, it sops up all the yolk and is SUPER delicious!</span></i><br />
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We love trying out new brunch spots. It's always fun to see how many different ways eggs can be prepared. This is by no means an exhaustive list of places we brunch.<br />
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What are some of your favorite brunch spots?<br />
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Wherever you brunch, remember -- you can always ask for a side of greens or tomato slices, hold the cheese, and by all means, load on the hot sauce!!<br />
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Happy Brunchings!<br />
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~Scott & LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-34997210038370277992012-07-16T10:47:00.000-07:002012-07-16T10:47:41.234-07:00Paleo Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos!Well, it's Monday again...<br />
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We don't know about you, but we kept pretty busy this past weekend. Our weekend was a whirlwind of trying out new restaurants, studying/working, avoiding the rain, and even hitting up a Wicker Park music festival for an afternoon. Our weekends tend to be pretty jam-packed just like our weekdays, so one of our favorite things to do on Sunday evenings now is to slow it down a little and cook a nice Sunday night meal and cook/prep most of our food for the week ahead.<br />
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Last night, we prepped a bunch of scrambled eggs with veggies and beef bacon, some curried ground turkey to eat with our lunch salads.<br />
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For dinner, we tried our hand at Paleo Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, and honestly -- this is <b>definitely </b>going to become a staple dinner option! It was so quick and easy to make and so fresh and tasty -- and let's not forget about the incredible nutrition!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">PALEO MAHI MAHI FISH TACOS</span></b></div>
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<li>Fish! (We used Trader Joe's Frozen Mahi Mahi Pieces)</li>
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<li>Approx. 1 tbsp of Cajun Seasoning</li>
<li>1 Head of Iceberg Lettuce</li>
<li>Salsa or Pico de Gallo (We used the Trader Joe's fresh spicy Pico de Gallo)</li>
<li>1 Avocado or Guac!</li>
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<br />Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-79617958818777321272012-07-11T13:45:00.001-07:002012-07-11T14:05:03.071-07:00Restaurant Feasts!Happy Wednesday everyone!<br />
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We are almost through our first week of our Whole30 Paleo challenge and so far it's been really fun! Everyone participating in the challenge with us has really been getting into it, and we even picked up some new recipe ideas to tryout next week.<br />
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One complaint we hear pretty often from people who are thinking about paleo is that it's "too restrictive," and doesn't allow them to go out to eat.....<br />
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If you know us personally, you KNOW we love food -- that's why we created this blog in the first place! SO, not only have we decided to share paleo-friendly recipes with you, but we are also on a mission to bring you paleo-friendly meals you can order while out on the town -- because, to be completely honest, as much as we love to cook -- we also like to go out for dinner...kind of a lot...<br />
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...and with that, we'd like to announce that we are starting a Rolodex of what we order at every restaurant that we go to in the <a href="http://321feast.blogspot.com/p/restaurant-feasts.html">Restaurant Feasts Tab</a>!<br />
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Butcher & the Burger is a REALLY tasty Burger shop in Lincoln Park. Their meat selection is top shelf -- grassfed, locally raised, sustainably farmed, etc. Not only that, but they give you the option of wrapping that amazing meaty goodness in a lettuce "bun."<br />
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<b>OUR <a href="http://butcherandtheburger.com/dinner-menu/">Butcher & the Burger </a>Order:</b><br />
2 medium rare Elk Burgers, with the Creek Bottom Game Mix (recommended seasoning for the Elk burger), Lettuce Bun, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Dijon Mustard, and Avocado<br />
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Holy Moly People!!! It was so satisfying and delicious!! Butcher & Burger is DEFINITELY one of our favorite paleo-friendly go-tos for a dinner feast!<br />
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If you try it out, let us know what you ordered and what you thought!!<br />
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~Scott & LinaLil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-2443237796567662382012-07-09T09:36:00.000-07:002012-07-09T10:18:58.978-07:00Sweet Escape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white;">We are still truckin' through our Whole30 challenges over here, so we thought we'd share a nice Whole30 "sweet" treat with you. Now yes, we know sweets aren't "allowed" on the Whole30 challenge. But, I guess you can say this isn't really a treat -- it's a fully functional, Whole30 approved, healthy snack option (that also happens to be REALLY delicious to eat!)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Yesterday, while erranding, prepping our weekly meals, and working on various projects in between, we got REALLY hungry for a snack. There was a bag of macadamias laying out on the counter...but then an idea came to Lina -- Macadamia Nut butter! Though macadamia butter is great, it often means eating a lot more than you would if they were in solid form. So how were we going to be able to enjoy ample amounts of macadamia nut butter with our celery?! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The answer was simple -- dilute it! So we added coconut flakes and apple sauce! We created a delicious spread with lots of healthy fats and we added apple sauce for volume and a little extra sweetness. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Now, even though this treat tastes very much like Buttercream frosting, it actually has very little sugar, and it's SUPER satisfying.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Coconut Macadamia Creamy Spread</span></u></b><br />
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~Scott & Lina</div>Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-35268262342651623012012-07-05T11:42:00.002-07:002012-07-05T11:47:35.447-07:003,2,1, WHOLE30!Hey Everyone!<br />
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Well, today marks the first day of our gym's Whole30 Nutrition Challenge. We've both been photographed, measured, and taken through a baseline workout. All of those things will be repeated on day 30. In addition to recording our starting conditions, we're all systems go with the food choices. Meat, vegetables, healthy fats, some fruit, nuts and seeds. And we've eliminated the grains, legumes, sugar, alcohol, and dairy. Basically, what you see below is what we're working with for the next 30 days.<br />
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So for those of you taking part in a Whole30 nutrition challenge now, feel free to lean-on us for some tasty Whole30 approved feasting ideas :)<br />
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We hope you all had wonderful 4th of Julys! We don't know about you, but for us, it was kind of an odd 4th. First of all, it was over 100 F outside, and second of all - it was in the middle of the week! That being said, we took down a monstrous WoD (Workout Of the Day) at <a href="http://thefoundrychicago.com/">The Foundry</a> in the morning and hit the town for lunch. Post sweat fest and lunch we decided, since it was so hot out and we had a day off, to lay low in the AC. We spent the whole afternoon watching House Hunters International and napping (our guilty pleasure). It was pretty awesome, not going to lie ;)<br />
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After napping and chilling out, we got off our mellowed-out butts and got things going in the kitchen! And with that, we'd like to present you with our newest creation, T<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">he South African Smoke Jalapeno Burger</span></b>!<br />
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The South African Smoke part of the name comes from the name of the Trader Joe's spice that really put the defining flavor into this burger. <span style="background-color: white;">If you live by a Trader Joe's it is DEFINITELY worth buying the South African Smoke spice grinder! Here's the description according to TJ's:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><i><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>"<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">South African Smoke</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"> begins with African-grown paprika that is slow-smoked for 48 hours over a sustainable African hardwood called </span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Acacia Saligna</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">, commonly used as barbecue coals. This process enriches the paprika with a smoky, roasted flavor that evokes the South African </span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">braai</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">, or barbecue. The smoked paprika is blended with sea salt, garlic and basil and packaged in a grinder, giving you fresh-ground flavor in every twist."</span></b></span></i></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">South African Smoke Jalapeno Burger</span></u></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 lb Grassfed Ground Beef</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 Yellow Onion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 Baby Zucchinis or 1 small/medium Zucchini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Jalapeno Peppers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Handful of Fresh Cilantro</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heavy Sprinkle of South African Smoke spice from Trader Joe's</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salt to taste -- we used a sprinkle of the Pink Himalayan Salt from Trader Joe's</span></li>
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We just ate our burgers with avocado, cucumber slices and carrots. You can also make a "bun" out of iceberg lettuce, or plop it on a bunch of mixed greens. Regardless, we think the combo of a hot burger with cold crispy vegetables is super delicious!!</div>
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Enjoy this recipe and let us know what you thought of it!!</div>
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For those of you starting your Whole30 challenges today, we are so excited for you! Stay focused on your goal to improve your health, and have fun with all the AMAZING Whole30 friendly Paleo recipes out there!</div>
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<br /></div>Lil Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17617338791735659784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755842678490593051.post-80456494092439541132012-07-03T09:00:00.000-07:002012-07-03T09:00:01.072-07:00Welcome to 3, 2, 1, Feast!Wow. Writing our very first blog post is kind of intimidating! I mean, this is the first glimpse you all have of who we are and what we're all about here at 3,2,1 Feast! I guess the best place to start would be with introductions.<br />
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CrossFitting machine, adventurous Paleo eater, and an Accountant. Dangerous combo folks!</div>
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Meet Lina,</div>
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Paleo nutrition coach, coffee fiend, and avid handstand enthusiast. Lina is also a <a href="http://barrebeefit.com/">Barre Bee Fit</a> instructor and Crossfit Coach at <a href="http://thefoundrychicago.com/">The Foundry Printer's Row</a>.</div>
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To start this new blog off, we will be taking you through a <a href="http://whole9life.com/category/whole-30/">Whole30</a> challenge! Our box, <a href="http://thefoundrychicago.com/">The Foundry</a>, is running a 30 day <a href="http://whole9life.com/category/whole-30/">Whole30</a> nutrition challenge starting on July 5th! We will be posting our <a href="http://whole9life.com/category/whole-30/">Whole30</a> meals, recipes, and thoughts along the way!</div>
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We're really excited to start sharing all of our experiences with you -- fitness, fun, and of course...</div>
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Hope you join us for our <a href="http://whole9life.com/category/whole-30/">Whole30</a> challenge!</div>
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