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Roasted Pork Shoulder

Roasted Pork Shoulder

Or, pernil al horno if you’re feeling fancy. In case you had any confusion, I’m a pretty big fan of pork. It was pork, in fact, that broke my years-long teenage commitment to vegetarianism. While bacon is the gateway meat of many a temporary vegetarian, it was pepperoni for me. That spicy, salty, crispy goodness … Continue reading

Snacks!

Snacks!

Looking for some snack ideas? Here are some that I love… Chicharrones. Who needs potato chips when you can have crispy bits of pork skin. Most of the time the ingredients are just pork and salt. Be careful, though. They’re highly addictive and you may need to ration them. We do in our house! Kale … Continue reading

WLC Week 2 – Shop, Prep, and Eat!

WLC Week 2 – Shop, Prep, and Eat!

A note on food quantities: On average, I probably eat 4-6 oz. of animal protein at lunch and dinner, while Michael eats closer to 6-8. Breakfast tends to be a little lighter on the meat with more eggs (about 2 for me, 3 for him). More importantly, Michael has goals that he meets by supplementing … Continue reading

What’s In Your Pantry?

What’s In Your Pantry?

Your freezer is stocked and you’re in the thick of your first week of the Whole Life Challenge. What do you need in your pantry to make the next 8 weeks a success? Here are my recommendations: Salt! Kosher salt, sea salt, whatever…it really is the ultimate flavor enhancer. Since you are cutting out the processed foods, there is no … Continue reading

WLC Week 1 – Shop, Prep, and Eat!

WLC Week 1 – Shop, Prep, and Eat!

Here are some recipes that should feed 2 adults for 5 days, with room for some leftovers and flexibility (emergency protein is included in the grocery list to be able to throw together a quick salad if necessary!). Normally, I do my shopping on Saturday or Sunday and Sunday is my big cook up day … Continue reading