TPV Episode 31 Show Notes: Paleo Pregnancy
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about fertility and pregnancy, Paleo-style! We answer questions about getting ready for pregnancy, what foods to eat, what to avoid, and …
Monkey’s Lunch Ice Cream Bars
These “ice cream” bars are so ridiculously simple to make (how much simpler can you get than four ingredients and a popsicle mold!?!) and so ridiculously delicious, it …
TPV Episode 30 Show Notes: Basic Paleo FAQ
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle a variety of questions that seem to come up all the time and definitively answer them for you. Can you eat quinoa? Can you do Paleo as a …
Gluten Cross-Reactivity: How your body can still think you’re eating gluten even after giving it up.
For those of us with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it is critical to understand the concept of gluten cross-reactivity. How many of us is that? Well, 98% of …
Yeast-Based Paleo Bread — Revisited
A good Paleo bread recipe is worth its weight in gold. I pride myself on my Paleo bread recipes, especially those that utilize yeast (check out my post Is Yeast Paleo?) since the …
TPV Episode 29 Show Notes: Weight Loss with Paleo, Part 3
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about losing weight again, one of our most requested topics! This week we are joined by Tara, The Primal Girl, who, like Stacy and Sarah, has …
Spinach Brownies Revisited (Now It’s Nut-Free!)
I haven’t made these brownies in a very long time; but over the weekend, I found myself promising my kids that I would make them a treat. For them, that means something with …
Greek-Inspired Baked Chicken Breast
This simple chicken dish is quick to put together and makes a perfect mid-week meal when time in the kitchen is not the easiest thing to find. It has a …
TPV Episode 28 Show Notes: Immune System and Immune Disorders
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are not talking about autoimmune disorders, but the opposite: how do you handle a taxed or a disordered immune system? Hear tips on how to regulate …
Grug’s Barbecued Stuffed Bananas—A Recipe Inspired by The Croods
Who is Grug? He is the overprotective yet loving dad (voiced by Nicolas Cage) in the new DreamWorks Animation film, The Croods. The Croods is about a family of cavemen forced to …
A New Study Has the Media Buzzing About Gluten. Again.
A new study in the journal Pediatrics has the gluten-free/celiac disease world buzzing (this article has been published on dozens of websites). The study concludes that early …
Product Review: The Squatty Potty (yes, that is what it sounds like)
One of the amazing things about my blog growing so quickly is that I now get asked quite frequently to review products. I’ve learned the art of saying no and now only review …
TPV Episode 27 Show Notes: Mark Sisson and the Primal Connection
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by the fabulous Mark Sisson! Mark’s new book, the Primal Connection talks about how to reconnect to the rest of your genes and …
Probiotic Supplements
Last week I posted a teaser excerpt from The Paleo Approach about the importance of including probiotics (while the book is written from the perspective of autoimmune disease, the …
TPV Episode 26 Show Notes: The Best of the Paleo View
In this episode, Sarah had no internet for days and days so we’ve put together a clip show in the great tradition of television sitcoms! Remember: if you haven’t heard …
The Benefits of Probiotics
There are many topics that I am researching and writing about for the book that I’ve been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just gives me a firm …
TPV Episode 25 Show Notes: Let’s Hear it From the Boys
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah invite actual boys on the podcast! We’re joined by Stacy’s seven-year-old, Cole, plus the amazing Joshua of Slim Palate and the …
Gluten-Free in the News (some Yay! some Nay!)
Two news stories centered around gluten-free diets were published in the New York Times in the last week, one the magazine section and one in the science/health section. I’d …
Genoise-Style Paleo Tiramisu
Sometimes, there is just a need for a truly decadent dessert. And that’s where grain-free, dairy-free indulgences like this tiramisu come in! This was the dessert I made …
TPV Episode 24 Show Notes: Advice From a Single Lady
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by the much requested Juli from PaleOMG! She’s the proprietor of an excellent and entertaining blog and she’s an authority …
Paleo Steak and Kidney Pie
This recipe is a Paleo adaptation of one of my grandmother’s famous dishes, the steak and kidney pie that she made every year for New Year’s Eve. It is actually a …
TPV Episode 23 Show Notes: Fertility, PCOS, and Female Hormones
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by the fantastic Stefani Ruper of Paleo for Women. Together, they tackle questions related to women’s health. If you have …
Announcing My Book: The Paleo Approach–Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body
This project evolved considerably as I delved into it. To see the amazing resource book that The Paleo Approach became see this post and have a look at this video tour from …
Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna (Pastelon)
Plantain lasagna? Really? Yes! And what a delicious and comforting meal! Perfect for this time of year! This is another recipe modified from one that Gloria sent me (thank you …
TPV Episode 22 Show Notes: Autoimmune Part 3
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah return to answer your questions about autoimmunity and how to combat it! First, Sarah talks about whether it is okay to cut out an entire …
Guest Post by Mickey Trescott: How Do You Balance Th1 and Th2 in Autoimmune Disease?
This is the second of two guest posts written on the subject of Th1 versus Th2 dominance in the context of autoimmune disease by Mickey Trescott, blogger behind Autoimmune-Paleo …
TPV Episode 21: Sugar Detox
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are both doing the 21 day sugar detox, so most of this episode centers around sugar and how it affects the body. They talk about their experiences …
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower
Okay, admission time: cauliflower is not my favorite. When I make mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice, I have to season heavily with herbs and spices (and fat!) to …
TPV Episode 20: New Year’s Resolutions
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss their New Year’s Resolutions. They then tackle some listener questions about transition, and eating Paleo on a budget! …
Paleo Chocolate Éclairs
Yes, you read that right. Paleo Chocolate Éclairs. Éclairs were one of my childhood favorite treats. If you aren’t familiar with the éclairs, they are pastry cream-filled puff …
TPV Episode 19 Show Notes: Live Guests
In this episode, we invite our first ever listener guests! Meet Jeanine, a reader of The Paleo Mom, and Kate, a reader of Paleo Parents. They have questions for Stacy and Sarah …
Orange-Cranberry Muffins
The inspiration for these muffins came from a coffee cake that my mom used to make every year during the holidays. Slices of orange-y yellow cake with bright red cranberries were …
Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies (Sandies or Meltaways)
These dark chocolate shortbread cookies were actually an accident. They were one of the variations that I came up with (#3 to be exact) while I was trying to create my Decadent …
TPV Episode 18 Show Notes: Paleo 102
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah continue to talk about the basics of Paleo in hopes of helping those that are getting on board. What do these Paleo ladies actually do to stay …
White and Dark Paleo Mint Chocolate Bark
This recipe was inspired by a recipe I saw for grasshopper bark on pinterest. I immediately set to researching as many versions of dairy-free homemade white chocolate I could …
Paleo Gingerbread Cut-Outs
My husband and kids are in love with these gingerbread cut-out cookies. Out of the oven, they have a crisp outside with a soft chewy middle (unfortunately the crispy outside goes …
TPV Episode 17 Show Notes: Paleo 101
In this episode, we hope to provide an overview of the Paleo diet and help you navigate why the “rules” are the way they are. Why is it that we avoid grains? Beans? …
Middle Eastern-Inspired (Dukkah) Pepita-Crusted Lamb Chops
This is now one of our favorite meals. Just typing up this recipe is making my mouth water. I used pepitas to crust the lamb chops because I made these for the first time while …
Thanksgiving Frittata (Bacon, Red Pepper, Spinach and Black Olive)
My oldest daughter and I had the flu this Thanksgiving. I did not have the energy to cook and both of us were still on thin ice when it came to solid food. I ended up whipping up …
The Link Between Gallbladder Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
(Created as a guest post for Paleo Parents.) Celiac disease is estimated to affect approximately 1 in every 100 people, but only 5% of these people receive a positive diagnosis 1. …
TPV Episode 16 Show Notes: The Gallbladder Show
In this episode, it’s all about the gallbladder! Stacy doesn’t have one and shares her experiences and how it was certainly linked to gluten intolerance. We invite over …
Puerto Rican-Inspired Green Plantain Mash (Mofongo)
Mofongo is a traditional fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico. It is typically made with fried green plantains mashed together in a wooden mortar and pestle, with broth, …
TPV Episode 15 Show Notes: Holiday Recovery
If you enjoy The Paleo Mom’s Paleo Chicken Pad Thai (Savory), Paleo Parents’ blog (Parenting Blog) or Paleo Parents’ Pumpkin Pucks (Paleo Treat) recipe, …
Nightshade-Free Paleo Lamb Curry
I have been experimenting with nightshade-free spice blends lately. Because my family all enjoys anything seasoned with curry powder, it became an important priority to recreate …
The Paleo Mom’s Thanksgiving Side Dish and Dessert Recipe Round-Up
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I know that many of you are frantically preparing Paleo-friendly feasts for your friends and families! I will be continuing to post all …
TPV Episode 14 Show Notes: Practical Paleo 2-Food Prep
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by the fantastic Michelle of Nom Nom Paleo to discuss practical tips on running your Paleo kitchen. How do you do quick meals on hectic …
The Science and Art of Paleofying—Part 1 Paleo Flours
Paleofying is often used as a derogatory term to describe the process of adapting Neolithic foods, typically desserts and sweet treats, to use only Paleo-approved ingredients. …
Simple Broiled Pork Chops
You just can’t beat simplicity when it comes to food. Well, unless that simple food also happens to be ridiculously delicious. Which this dish is! These pork …