I had no idea what my new friend looked like. I met her somewhere between the Cal2 and Cal1 Aid Stations as the climbing becomes relentless on the way back out of the Canyon. She was chipper and chatty I was just thankful for someone else to do the talking and keep my mind off […]
Recipe of the Month
Recipe of the Month: No-bake Peanut Butter Fudge from South America
While bike touring and mountaineering in South America, a good friend of mine discovered a confection sold in stores under the label Mantecol or Nucrem. It became a significant source of calories on his big days and he brought some back to the states to share with me. I packed some in my bag for […]
PATTI’S GLUTEN FREE HIGH ALTITUDE PUMPKIN BREAD
My amazing pastry chef aunt, Patti Dellamonica-Bauler was at my house the other day and I was grousing about my applesauce muffins that turned out like flat marshmallows. She started explaining to me about almond flour being all fat and needing to cut back on baking soda and cooking the muffins for more time…and while […]
FLAVORED NUT BUTTERS
We eat a lot of nut butter in our house, it’s easy to throw in a smoothie or slap on a piece of fruit or bread and go. Last year I scored an inexpensive Vitamix Blender (thank you Craigslist) and have started to make my own nut butters which makes me feel very food nerdy […]
Breakfast Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding
Recently, I’ve been trying to reduce my carb addiction or at least contain it to simple, good-for-you carbs. In my search for more breakfast options I came across Chia Seed Pudding and have had varied success with many recipes. The following is my favorite version that I have come up with after all attempts. Please […]
Black-eyed Peas Hoppin’ John
Hearty Paleo New Year’s Recipe Black Eyed Peas symbolize money/prosperity for the coming year Black-eyed Peas Hoppin’ John 1 pound dried black-eyed peas 1 pound spicy bulk pork sausage 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 quarts water 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground white pepper 1 1/2 […]
Pumpkin Pies for the Holidays
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 35-40 mins Finish: 15 mins Shelf: 5 days Yield: 6 Pies Portion Size: 1 slice Qty of Portions: 48 Tools Ladle, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Mixer, Mixing Bowl, Pie/Tarte pan, Rubber Spatula, & Sheet Pan Ingredients 3/4 lb Sugar Brown Lite 2-1/4 lb Sugar Granulated Beet 13 ea Egg Shell Large Bulk Grade AA Fresh 8 tsp Ground […]
Lemon Almond Polenta Cake
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min | Servings: 8 | Difficulty: Medium Ingredients: 1/2 cup polenta, coarse, gluten-free 1/2 cup almond flour, gluten-free 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups almonds, toasted 1 cup sugar 1 whole lemon, Meyer if available 3/4 cup olive oil, mild […]
Recipe of the Month – Date Oat Almond Bars
D.O.A. Bars – Date Oat Almond Bars Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 1 hr | Servings: 18 | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients:1 cup pecans, dry-roasted, coarsely ground 1 cup almonds, toasted, coarsely ground 3 cups rolled oats, toasted 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup […]
Recipe of the Month: Spike’s Super Secret Energy Gel
OK, here is my empirical formula for my Super Secret Energy Gel. It’s proprietary at this point, of course. Let me know if you have questions. The ingredients can be purchased on Amazon.com, and are not expensive. All amounts are to be mixed in one liter of water (one pinch, or 1/8 teaspoon, sea salt […]
