Deb. Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hello gorgeous group, I think its safe to say I have tiger blood. After the better part of the day at the beach, not to mention the drive to and from, I came home and cooked up a STORM in preparation for next week (remembering that cooking is my favorite "chore" - like Miki's gardening or Dave's renovations!). I am all done! Included some "after Whole 30" but still compliant treats like banana coconut bars and plantain bread for desperation on location moments. And was going to spend today doing that - this gives me all day today for organization and relaxation - yeah! I slept SUPER well last night. There is no way a couple of months ago I would have had that kind of energy. Just. No. Way. A huge non scale victory!!! Rose, I agree, this is a beautiful group of people. I think I've said this before, I don't think anything is a coincidence and we were all drawn together for a reason - how lucky we are. Cara - very impressed you stayed the course with such limited options available. I think I would have been ripping the breading off the KFC in a low blood sugar frenzy. Goodness knows where those poor chickens came from. Miki - wild parrots!!! Love this! Pics? Wheatgrass on the beach and hanging in your new garden eating shrimp and wearing your new undies - now that is a good Sunday. Is this the place in San Pedro? Looks amazing!!! http://www.sanpedrofish.com/about/ Dave, what a slacker. JK! As always, you motivate and lead! Glad you are finding some power in your powerlessness over that shoulder. You are such a great Dad! Now, do you have any single brothers for Miki and I? Sadie, so happy you've discovered leeks! Aren't they good? They get so sweet when they're cooked. And yes I think the key to figuring out what makes us feel bad, good, or best is just to keep going. Tomorrow there is no ingredient of the day - just a virtual potluck! No cooking is required. More on that later! Have a great Sunday everyone. BTW three days weekends are THE BEST. Every weekend should be three days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminimik Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Darling DC, Not sure where we're going for fish, I'll let you know if that is where we go...if not, we may go anyway, that looks really cool. Parrots flew off when I opened the door and haven't seen them yet today. Not sure how to post pics yet, but will take a pic of my sunflower that they are after and I'm going to put out a big bowl of sunflower seeds to see if they'll stay put while I photograph them. Walk to the beach was a scorcher today, even at 7:30 am. I think you're right, gardening is one of my favorite hobbies. I harvested all my dead sweet peas for the seeds and will look forward to planting them again. I've never been "schooled" in gardening, so I just go about having fun and see how it turns out. I really enjoyed a couple of articles you posted about eating and cooking with love and intention. I will work on that, as that is something that truly appeals to me. I didn't try the leeks, but after Sadie's post...I will woman up and try some. Make it amazing day and I'll speak at you all later. Where is our Rosann? Miki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb. Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 LOL, M, woman up! I love that you have already been out walking! To post pics, you go to the "more reply options" button to the right of the "post" button when you're writing a post. When you click that, you'll see a place to attach pics just like if you were writing an e mail. I'm having a giggle BECAUSE my nutritionist said grass fed ghee was ok for me but it has to be cultured grass fed ghee. Well I've looked all over LA and cultured ghee is nowhere to be found. Plenty of ghee, not cultured. However I did find a little boutique company, website said based in LA, who is making it and selling it via mail order. Impatient Deb has no time for that so I'm arranging this back alley ghee deal - meeting them at some place in the valley tonight for a ghee hand off. LOL! Ahhh the things we do. Agree, its gonna be a scorcher here in the SoCal. WHERE IS ROSANN. Rosann come back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminimik Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Deb, you are so funny..."the ghee deal". You are far more dedicated to this than I am, but I am being kind to myself and knowing that eventually I will at least try full autoimmune. While reading my new cookbook at breakfast on the patio, camera in hand, I saw a recipe for liver pate and I thought, that is one way I could eat organ meats! till now, I thought that was just off the charts for me, so I will try that with some taro chips. Don't remember if the recipe was whole 30 compliant, but probably modifiable (not a word?). Anyways, off to lowes while my wheat grass is still going. I had a one egg omelet with 8 very thin slices of apple sausage, a little onion and a slice or two of avocado. I sat on my patio, just soaking up the sun. I said a little meditation for the hard workers who made my food possible. I truly paid attention and was grateful for each bite. I wished I had put something green in it like spinach, but next time. The point - I am full...actually, both satisfied and full...interesting. Deb, I'm afraid I may have to give up my coffee one day, so I was super grateful for it today. hugs m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb. Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Miki, love your breakfast, the physical and the spiritual. Fully satisfied. Yes. I don't know that I'm that dedicated, maybe just a butter slut I haven't had any since last November and I'm starting to fantasize about toasted plantain bread with ghee and jam-made-from-only-fruit. I'm also having a go at making cheese out of coconut milk! Using this recipe: http://pumpkinspantry.blogspot.com/2012/02/cultured-coconut-milk-cheese.html Liver pate is awesome! This is the one I've been gobbling down that the cat is simply crazy for. It is really really really good. I froze half and it was just as good once defrosted as the non frozen half. I subbed chicken livers and I didn't make the jelly to go on top but that would make it even more amazing. Whole Foods organic chicken livers are cheap! (for WF). http://www.theprimalist.com/blueberry-balsamic-beef-liver-pate-paleo-aip-fodmap-free/ And Higs I wanted to ask if you had visited this amazing Portland restaurant/food truck. Jealous!!! http://culturedcavemanpdx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCLaymon Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 What a terrific Day 28 we've had in the Laymon household! We had friends invite us out on their boat for the day. I assumed we would be out for about 2 hours instead of the 5 we were gone, so I did not pack snacks. We were starving when we got home, but of course at this point in the journey we weren't going to ruin it. Rick had a dream last night that he ate something non-compliant (I don't remember what it was) but he was struggling with how to tell me he fell of the wagon, LOL! Oh - potato soup, that was it! Deb, we've been cooking up a storm here. Started using the leeks, which were terrific. I made the magic mushroom dust and it was WELL WORTH IT!! (Nom Nom Paleo). We had it on pork chops and zoodles tonight. Also, the veggetti has been getting quite a workout and everyone loves them!! I don't think I shared this early on, but Rick and I don't do New Year's Resolutions - we choose "One Word" for the year to be our theme. Last year mine was COURAGE. That was part of the reason I got back on the exercise band wagon after being off for many years. This year my word is NOURISH. I wasn't sure what was in store for me, but I knew I had a lot of work to do in this area. I've been so blessed by this Whole 30 - I couldn't have imagined my relationship with food could be this good Let's finish strong, friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Had a pretty good day, am thankful I didn't have to spend it in bed. Cleaned out the deep freezer and bought baskets to help organize - I actually know what's in it all the way to the bottom I had the most amazing supper, Cranberry braised beef short ribs, mashing sweet potatoes and Miki's grilled zucchini . I attached a picture, mainly just to see if I had understood what to do. That's fun. And I am just now figuring out that I can post from my phone. CC- I love your word for the year. I don't do New Years resolutions - but I am going to think about the word for the year. Aren't leeks just the best new find !! Deb- tiger blood- Miki- looking forwar d to the parrot pics! Can y'all believe it's nearly been 30 days, time flys when your having fun and y'all have sure been instrumental in making it fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminimik Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The parrots are on strike, so far...this is my attempt at pictures, but I don't think they're showing up as pictures are they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb. Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 CC, LOVE your day and all your cooking and especially your word! That is fantastic! I did "one little word" last year and mine was "fun" lol. Will have to do it again next year. Serious congrats are due for changing your relationship with food. Sadie, that sound DELICIOSO! Yummmm. Impressed that you cleaned out the deep freezer, mine is like an ice cave! Miki, LOVE THE PICS!! Yes we can see them, they get bigger if you click on them. Your garden looks SO awesome! I too had a good day, some more cooking, a mani/pedi, and three hours of chanting with Krishna Das if anyone knows who he is - cool guy - AND survived my back alley ghee deal - very lovely woman selling it, will be in Whole Foods 2015 she thinks. She was very AIP/W30 savvy and gave me a small jar as a freebee to carry in my purse. I don't drink coffee but she said she takes her ghee to Starbucks and they blend her coffee/bullet proof it for her. Anyways, that will be my one re-intro so fingers crossed! Lactose and casein free and made from 100% grassfed IRISH cows; Rose maybe you gaze upon those same cows as I type. Apparently its the same cows that produce cream for Kerrygold butter. Or who knows maybe its black market ghee and I was totally duped! For dinner I had a re-run of last Sunday - whole rainbow trout, my favorite leek/cauli dish, and Japanese sweet potatoes fried in duck fat with AIP pesto. REdick. And to accompany that fine dining, well - I bought the expensive kombucha in a brown bottle (beer- like) because it had a pic of a cute dog on it. As I slugged it back with GREAT enjoyment and stared glassy eyed at the label I noticed an alcohol warning. 0.5% !! (which btw is the same as "non alcoholic beer") For some reason I thought they had taken that off the market! Maybe not in CA? So...yeahhhhh. Kombucha is compliant I'm saying to myself, that's my story and I'm sticking with it! @GFChris what do you think? I'm kinda drunk JKJKJKJKJK. Miki run, don't walk, to grab some Kombucha Dog! And now my fair friends, we don't have an ingredient of the day tomorrow but I thought it would be fun if we did a virtual potluck. Or really just a recipe share. Think about the following and maybe share some thoughts in your next post. No pressure! * what was your favorite thing you ate/made/thought about making on the W30? * what were the go to things you made and ate again and again (even if super simple) * what, if any yummy dishes will you be continuing to make after W30 is over? * any favorite recipe links or blogs you discovered along the way? * anything you would or wouldn't do again food-wise? * if we had a big ole potluck party for the 69-ers (on the W30 Holodeck, points for getting that geek reference), what would you bring for all of us to nosh on? Compliant of course! And I'm awarding MVP of the IOD season to: LEEKS!! Heading toward the finish line..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheywhohaa Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Ding dong darlings, Just finished breakfast (sweet potato hash again, leftovers are for lunch and I have no creativity for breakfast because I don't really like it...but I still eat it, I know the deal) and am watching the finches play tag in the tree branches. Its not quite a yard full of wild parrots, but it has its advantages. Deb, we do have the good butter and beef and dairy here. In fact, good quality meat is very easy to come by in Ireland, particularly in comparison to the U.S. On the flip side of that you can't get a lot of other compliant ingredients without some sort of sleight of hand or shadowy deal, but you know all about that, don't you? Doing butter deals in parking lots, how Breaking Bad are you? I can't believe you were laid low so recently, you seem so full of the joys of life. Sometimes it seems to me as though the people who have faced the hardest circumstances are the least self-pitying and most committed. Its very admirable and worthy of a gold star (not a cookie, we don't reward with food anymore around here). And I'd bring slow cooked pork shoulder slathered in my own secret recipe rub. Nah, its not a secret really, I just like to feel mysterious. I don't have a slow cooker so after marinating that sucker it goes low and slow for about 5 hours and comes out of the oven as squishy as Dave's cortisoned shoulder. (Too soon D? You know I loves ya) David dear, I would never allow my naughty brain to derail my intentions. I am waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too stubborn for that. I was just watching the little sucker work and noting how clever the mind is in its Machiavellian manipulations. I'll be doing reintro very carefully and only adding a couple of things that would be considered swypo right now aside from proper intros. I have a recipe for chocolate beetroot cake that is unbelievable and contains absolutely nothing non-compliant, not even sugar (date puree). It's crazy good and kind of purple, which also makes it cooler than regular chocolate torte. Miki, I feel you on the gardening. Although I consider myself a total novice, I get so much pleasure from footling in my yard, watching the new shoots come up, trying to identify new plants as they appear, stealing a blackberry from the birds, counting the apples on my poor tree (14 this year. Last year we had a box full. Sad.) I have planted a few spaghetti squash because you can't get them here-Irish people don't seem to have any love for the squash family in general- and they are exceeding my expectations by bolting up. I hope that doesn't mean I am in for another pasting later in the summer like I got with last year's very promising pumpkins. Squash bugs are the devil. Yesterday my darling fella went out after breakfast (that I got up early to prepare for him-on a Sunday no less- per his new dietary requirements) and bought doughnuts. And ate one. Was I mad? Is snot gross? Poor boy, he got a talking to. He can go ahead and self-sabotage all he wants, but not while I'm working my butt off to organise all his meals for him. I realised then what every whole 30er most needs as a pre-challenge gift: a fool who will cater the entire experience for them free of charge. Wish I had me one of those. I love to cook but boy am I getting sick of the sight of this kitchen. It has been educational and disappointing to find that there is nobody really catering to people with dietary restrictions around here. I haven't eaten so much as a snack I didn't prepare for the last month. Sets me to thinking... Hope you all have a super awesome day. Lotsa love from Rosita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cara123 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Aggghhhhh do you here my rage, I just managed to lose another post grrrrrrr, I thought this program was supposed to help with ones brain power not hinder it . Well I'm amazed we are so close to day 30. There were certainly times I did not think I would make it or for that matter questioned why I was even trying. Certainly empowering to know we are succeeding in making better choices. I love hearing of all the health improvements and the looser clothing some of you are experiencing, though in all honesty I do not know if I can claim any obvious improvements in my own health, though I am certainly getting a lot of satisfaction in making better food and drink choices. A big part of why I started this was to stop myself from drinking waaaaay too much diet coke and indulging in too many lollies and chips, and I am succeeding in that. A real difficulty in the program for me has been experiencing how difficult it has made running for me. I am not a natural runner so it's always hard work, but through most of this program my legs have felt heavy and like lead when I attempt to run. But...... tonight I finally had a run which felt like a normal run. I still kept it short, just 5km, but I felt such a sense of relief. I am hoping to try to eat mainly paleo after this and if things did not improve on the running front it was going to be the deal breaker. Miki and Rose I love learning about your garden antics. I am a try to be Gardner and my veggie patch and fruit trees are a slow project here, my poor winter patch is looking forlorn but I was so happy to be adding my own fresh picked spring onions and coriander to this mornings breakfast. Deb I love reading about your antics you get up to so many amazing things. I find you such an inspiring person. Dave I hope your shoulder is on the heal, though I can't but wounder if you would heal a bit better if you could find your inner lazy person and rest a little. Sadie so glad your feeling a bit better. Thanks for sharing a pic of your meal, I'm loving all the picture shares. Laurie- hope all is well, you and your partner are in my thoughts. Rosann where are you . Like others I have been worrying that we have not heard from you. CC & Rick well done on facing social challenges of eating and being with friends. I had a few days while away with much longer than I would like breaks between meals. Okay off to see why my little men are not asleep and I will be answering your questions tomorrow Deb, I'm really looking forward to the answers. Oh and one question I would love to hear is what will peoples 1st reintro be? I will beg for details too, what will you add breakfast lunch and tea. And when will you do your reintro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminimik Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Sadie, Forgive me, it's not a jackaroo, it's a Kangaroo paw (close). Rosita, I would be so much happier if someone made my meals for me. All my healthy food is disappearing, it fact, all I have today is a can of tuna because the boys ate it all instead of the frozen pizzas. I'm gratefule, but really? I don't even like cooking..(not to self - read more of deb's articles on love and food). the Doughnut thing does not make me happy. You are a strong woman, good job. Why must food be such a contentious thing in our lives? My parrots are no where to be found, I'm so sad. My son's girlfriend says they are on the telepone lines outside her house...SERIOUSLY. They better not come while I'm at work and steal all my sunflower seeds. Deb, as always, an enchanting post. It's been hotter than heck in CA and I think my reintro might be that coconut milk froz dessert DEB, I saw a place in Culver City that had it advertised on Lincoln. I betcha MB has it too. I'm afraid of nuts and sadly feel I need a little long elimination period as I don't feel optimal, although much, much better. Deb, I've never chanted, is it amazing? You do so many cool things, I definitely want to be you when I grow up. Okay, off to the showers. I love having the energy to work in my garden again. Must hit the gym tonight. hugs miki I put a bird feeder outside of my bedroom window and the cats (Stadler and Cho Dang) sit on my bed and watch the show. Kitty Cat Porn (in keeping with the spirit of our group). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higs Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hello all my beloved 69ers, it's Day 29! This weekend has been such a whirlwind of activity -- and energy! -- for me that I've only now caught up on reading everyone's posts and I am so excited to read that Tiger Blood seems abundant amongst the group. Yay team! And I am sad and a little trepidatious that the end is in sight. I'll miss us. I agree with you Deb about the universe bringing this wonderful group together. This weekend Dad and I did Dave-style projects, hauled heavy tree limbs from an earlier project out of the deep grass where they were entangled with each other and in the grass, then lopped off the branches, stacked them, and then got out the chain saw to cut them into burn pile lengths. It was backbreaking and sweaty work but we we got about half the area cleared and an enormous stack of wood, enough for three or four burn piles and plenty of firewood for next winter. Then we moved indoors and did some other projects, took an ill-fitting door off its hinges and sanded down the edges and moved the strike plate so that it would open and close smoothly (my 1935 house has shifted so several doors don't fit in their frames well anymore). Fixed a cupboard, did some other stuff, then threw together a great dinner. Yesterday as a reward we drove up to Mt St Helens -- still burping steam from inside the crater -- and did a gorgeous 6 mile hike. There were wild flowers everywhere, reds, purples, yellows, whites - just beautiful! Check out the photo, it was stunning. We spent all day on the mountain and cast aside the remaining projects for another time. Marinated lamb kebabs for dinner and roasted brussels sprouts with walnuts and shallots, yum. Dessert was fresh picked raspberries and blueberries from the garden. It feels so weird to be winding down, and I haven't had the time this weekend to plan out next steps. This is making me feel a little panicky. I know I'm doing corn as my re-intro on Weds, but being the huge planner that I am, I feel a little lost without a clear path in front of me and a clear idea of next steps. So that will be my work for this week. Miki, I love your garden photos! I have that exact same finch feeder. Those parrots are going to be very excited about your generous offering of sunflower seeds... Deb, I'll save for another post my contributions to your potluck. Love you all! We are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higs Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 p.s. Deb, I haven't been to the Cultured Caveman food trucks yet (not quite close enough to where I work), but I did learn that they recently opened a restaurant so I'm going to check it out! Here's the other thing I want to check out: a wild game cooking competition, up at Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood, a fantastically beautiful WPA lodge high up on the mountain. If you've seen The Shining, it's the footage of the outside of the hotel. Anyway, this cookoff is on our anniversary, so if it turns out we can afford it, we'll go! http://www.nickyusa.com/wag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb. Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Couldn’t sleep last night Too much kombucha/ghee excitement. Actually I think the kombucha may have made me itchy which is sadddd. Aww thanks for the kind words all. Yes, I have had a bit of a health journey. After a mystery illness 2 years ago that stumped the Drs, when it came around again this past Jan, I was lucky to be here in LA with some big smartypants docs at Cedars Sinai who, after some harrowing weeks in the hospital (fortunately I was on the good drugs so pretty much felt like I was buzzed and at a party with my friends the whole time, I also hallucinated and accused the ICU doc of harvesting my organs, AND fell in love with my main Dr who ended up coming to the “fake wake I didn't die” party I had after getting out and just last week invited me to come see him play jazz, I couldn’t because I still dream of our wedding but I digress) gave me a diagnosis of a rare auto immune condition that in its dire-est form can be pretty scary. They pumped me full of steroids which calmed everything down and now I have to have a giant dose of immune suppressants every six months and cross my fingers that they prevent future attacks. So far so good. I have always been a passionate believer in holistic living and the power of alternative health and healing, with diet being a huge part of that so, as soon as I was off the dreaded Prednisone, I got back on this horse and will be riding it all the way to into the sunset. I was knocked sideways by it all both physically and emotionally but had some good therapy and great friends (and an amazing boss - so grateful, staggered back into work 10 days after getting out of the hospital - freelance life), and here we are. I think I’ve said this before here but its worth saying again, I read this and for me its words to live by – diagnosis is information and not destination. What I have isn’t who I am, and doesn’t define me, it’s the diagnosis I’ve been given and with it, I can still live life as a healthy person, as much as is humanly possible. What I love about this group is that we are all determined to make positive changes for our health even though it’s a lot of work. There are other groups out there on Facebook etc who spend a lot of time exchanging symptoms and talking about medications. And you can tell them about how this diet could change their lives until you're blue in the face but the bottom line is, they'd rather just take the meds and let that be it. I am determined to hold onto respect for those folks; if that’s how best they can deal with their conditions, so be it, and I also know that many have it so much worse than I do. I have also found good and important info and even support on those very pages. But for me, my goal is, to take responsibility for my overall wellbeing, to get to the root cause of it all, to support myself on a cellular level and hopefully be effective in creating some giant energetic shifts that set my body back on course or at the very least keep it as strong as possible so that (God forbid) if an attack happens, I'm in the best shape possible to bounce back. Being surrounded by amazing folk like you guys is a blessed by product of being on that path. Fortunately I also find health and ("alternative") medicine completely fascinating so I am my own best science project. (but let me say, universe, that I'd rather study other people and be well myself!) So, onward and upward! Rose – the doughnuts!!! Amazing ! He is hilarious. What was he thinking! Miki – chanting is great. Cleans out the pipes and the soul! I guess really it’s the same principle as singing hymns in church. This dude studied with the Maharishi (of Beatles fame) and has become a bit of a rock star of the chanting world so it was fun to see him in person and amazing energy in the room. Bunch of hippies (probably drunk on kombucha) singing and clapping. Yes! Our coconut/honey ice cream place is on Lincoln! Its called Kippys. Now, a friend of a friend of mine did the W30 here in LA and she said she ordered all of her food from some company that makes it! Never cooked once!!! WHAT! So…it is possible to make that dream come true! Stadler and Cho Dang! Parrots come back! Cara – so glad you had a good run!! I think you have done an amazing job juggling kids, travel, etc. Do you have any penguin pics? Higs – Your trip to Mt St Helens sounds just gorgeous, the whole day, and the dinner sounds just perfect. Sounds like you had a super time with your Dad. The wild game cooking comp looks amaze!! And yes, I have always wanted to go to that hotel, I forgot its in Oregon! I have been to the one in Estes Park where I think he actually wrote the book. I hope you get to go. Allright allright allright! I fear my day will get sucked away from me so I will make this the longest post ever and talk about our potluck and food as well. My two simple go to dishes – usually for my first or last meal of the day are: Watermelon and olives with lemon juice and olive oil Apple slices wrapped in smoked salmon or prosciutto Recipes that I made more than once and want to keep around are: This sauce from Nom Nom Paleo. I have it with sweet potatoes, with chicken, with spaghetti squash, it makes everything better. And now I throw in whatever herbs I have on hand to kind of pesto-ize it: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/31668858279/leons-caper-and-anchovy-miracle-sauce Chicken Marbella – omg so good you guys, so good. http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2012/10/paleo-chicken-marbella-healthified.html And my leeks. Wooee I love these. http://www.janssushibar.com/cauliflower-leek-gratin/ Best fat AND protein discovery – duck/duck fat Best meal: Duck with cherry compote, with Brussels sprouts sautéed with bacon and dates. (hello, who loves sweet and salty). Closely followed by the whole trout with the leeks. What I would bring to our 69er potluck: Bacon wrapped dates Nom Nom Paleo’s Korean shortribs Sliced peaches and basil with whipped coconut cream and toasted coconut crunch And a case of Kombucha Dog Things I left languishing in the veggie drawer: Carrots What I need for next time: A bigger, better fridge You guys ENJOY THE DAY EVERYONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcducks1 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 All - in honor of the finish line right around the corner and to set some worries (Higgs) to rest, I have created our new thread which is titled Dirty 30 "The Best Group on W30". It can be found under forums and then just scroll down until you see the Re-intro section. Click on it and look for our great group. Hope everyone can find some time to stay in touch. Deb - thanks for giving everyone an inside look on what you are dealing with. I appreciate everything that you have offered to the group. The way you threw yourself into the Ingredient of the Day was nothing less than incredible. You have helped all of us in many, many ways. I do have two brothers (one for you and Miki) but you will have to drag them away from their wives. One is in Kodiak and getting ready to retire from the Coast Guard so you guys can fight over which one likes a man in uniform more. Cara - I have not found my "inner lazy" but I am being very careful with what i do AND.......I have even been known to ask for help in the last few days....shhhhhhhh! Miki - I told you I was sending Tiger Blood. Great garden by the way! Rose - Your squishy shoulder comment was not too soon. I like poking (and being poked) during tough times. My example is tragic....my buddy and neighbor for many years (since 1985) has chickens and he recently forgot to let them out of the coop before he went to work. It was the hottest day of the year and they all died. HE lost 15 chickens, his wife and daughter lost 15 pets...each with it's own name. He was devastated and wouldn't stop beating himself up over it. It was a group effort that they died since his wife and daughter were home all day and never went to check on the chickens. To cheer him up, I called him and pretended to be a poultry buyer from Perdue chicken and told him I was looking for fresh, organic raised chickens that have been "slow roasted". He laughed his butt off......that is the kind of relationship we have. Sometimes you have to find the ridiculous in something to get past a rough spot. All you chicken lovers.....please don't hate me for my callus remarks. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcducks1 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Some fun photos! My '66 Comet with it's first trophy! Our new dog "Rocky" enjoying the boat ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcducks1 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Some fun photos! My "duck dog" KC! My restored '73 Honda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higs Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 With the end around the corner, who is splurging on a non food reward? I am trying to decide between getting a slow cooker or hiking poles. How about you all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCLaymon Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 DAY 29! Sadie - your short ribs look great! Here's a link to the My One Word website: http://myoneword.org/ I'm an evangelist for the concept! Deb - I did not know Krishna Das, but of course I had to look it up, and that sounds like a pretty cool day! Higs - STUNNING PICTURE! Cara – glad your runs are getting better! Deb – I did not know Krishna Das, but of course I had to look it up, and that sounds like a pretty cool day! And thanks for sharing you amazing health story! Our carrots languished in the fridge, too. I’m wondering what kind of strings you could pull to get a Paleo cooking show going on the Food Network? I’m just SAYING…. How fun would that be? You Host and invite all the famous Paleo chefs!!!! Dave – I love your chicken story and the pictures! Thanks for setting up our new group! Simple go to dish: Sweet potato hash with veggies and eggs for breakfast. Recipes that I made more than once and want to keep around are: Pistachio Pesto Chicken pasta: http://paleomg.com/pistachio-pesto-chicken-pasta/ Eggplant Ricotta Stacks: http: www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/02/eggplant-ricotta-stacks-from-nom-nom-paleo.html What I would bring to our 69er potluck: Ribs in the slow cooker, cooked in Tessemae’s Southwest sauce: http://www.tessemaes.com/collections/dressings/products/southwest-ranch What I need next time: · Lessons on how to plan and prepare a little better. I just bought the book, “Well Fed” which covers some of these issues. I’m encouraged for it to get easier! · The 69er’s! The Re-intro Question: I will not be adding anything in yet. I’m going to have a go at another 30 days before I try. If I do add one thing, I’d like to try bread made from plantains so I have more of a sandwich-ish option for lunches. I hope everyone will check in at the end of the week and talk about their experience – what worked well, and what they might do differently next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaconRick Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Is anyone else drinking butter coffee? CC has taken to drinking coconut cream in her coffee... I am curious what ratios of coconut oil and clarified butter others are using. Interesting observation, when I forget to add these goodies to my morning Joe, my energy levels are way off, especially if we are doing a big bike ride or P90X that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminimik Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 No butter or coconut milk in my coffee, I now drink my coffee like a man...oorah! I'm sitting by debs bacon wrapped dates at the potluck I will bring to breakfast my fried sweet potatoes and eggs...too yummy, it's now a healthy addiction. I will bring my cucumber, guacamole, red onion, capers and smoked salmon bites. And last, but not lease, my ground chicken with grated cruciferous veggies (TJ's already chopped) with olive oil, coconut aminos and a splash of Tesse's hot wing sauce. Served with sprouts, grated carrots and toasted slivered almonds in lettuce leaves. Drinks, my fav is still water with lemon and cucumber. Love the award winning car and ADORABLE Rocky! Deb - name of company that cooks the Whole 30 foods for you...please. Anyone else a little anxious and sad? Miki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geminimik Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Higs, LOVE LOVE LOVE your picture, I want to Hike there! m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb. Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Miki here ya go! http://premadepaleo.com/collections/partnership-meal-plans/products/whole30-program-meal-plan Eek $950 bux for 30 days. Although given what I spend at WholeFoods every week and all the time in the kitchen its probably not that crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hi all can you believe tomorrow is day 30- We did it!! I decided to post before reading ya'lls replies to Deb's questions, so here goes: 1) Favorite food- leeks and collard greens sautéed in beef bacon - so easy and to coin a word "delish" 2) I pretty much had the same breakfast weekdays - what I called Breakfast Beef Patties (ground beef w/ sage, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and sometimes onion) with roasted root vege's, different mixers but usually a roasted sweet potato, and 1/4 avocado another quick and easy that I made several times was Asian Beef and Broccoli (ISWF) 3) Yummy dishes I will continue to make: Sage Braised Chicken and Cranberry Braised Short Ribs (The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook), Leeks and collard greens cooked in beef bacon, Herb roasted chicken, Asian Beef and Broccoli 4) I didn't discover any new links or websites but I sure did enjoy all of Deb's wonderful finds. Thanks, Deb for your hard work and dedication to the group. Your research and recipe info was beyond helpful! I went back today and jotted many of them down just in case this info goes away - I wrote down over 45 sites and wasn't able to get finished going thru all the posts. Wow! You have been a busy girl, thanks again! 5) Foodwise, I wasn't a fan for creamed kale but am so glad I tried it. Foodwise, I will continue to try new things and continue to eat to heal my body 6) 69er's potluck - I will bring Berries n' Cream - A mix of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries in coconut milk sprinkled with cinnamon and toasted coconut flakes (thanks, Miki, for that little nugget of wonderful) Ya'll may I say this was been such a great experience having each one of you here supporting one another, sharing your life's ups and downs. The positive energy has been a driving force for us all. Can't wait for the next phase. I am going to go read all your posts now - meet you here again (or at our new location) tomorrow SMILES to All, Sadie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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