Once upon a time three little pigs lived in a house made of straw, sticks, and reinforced concrete. They were very happy in their sturdy little home and regularly had the pot going over the fire to boil up tasty stews and veggies for their midday meals. One day in the middle of one such…
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Bacon & Sage (paleo, AIP)
I remember the first time I had gnocchi. I was sitting in a café in Paris in the late November light, gazing out onto the banks of the Seine, when my companion suggested we go for early dinner before the sun went down. So we flagged the waiter, paid for our café au laits, and…
Sausage Rolls / Pasties (paleo, AIP)
Life at the workhouse was not much fun for a small boy. Oliver spent twelve hours a day picking oakum apart with his fingers along with forty other boys. At noon and the end of the work day they would receive a small bowl of watery gruel and that, along with one onion and one…
Dinuguan (Filipino pork blood stew) (paleo, AIP)
Happy Halloween! In honor of All Hallow’s Eve, this week FFK features a guest appearance by friend and travel blogger La Carmina, and a spooky (but delicious!) repast. La Carmina glided up the dark staircase, magenta hair streaming out behind her, burning bright against her alabaster skin. Her feet tread silently, the only sound the…
Lamb & Kidney Meat Pies (!) (paleo, AIP)
In the days before Razkook and Azkook were tamed by the scrumptious shortbread of a feisty Scottish granny, they had quite a few run-ins with wannabe princes attempting to prove their honor and save various princesses from dragon hostagedom. If the princes had actually done their homework, they would have discovered that, in fact, there…
Duck Fat Taro Chips (paleo, AIP)
Mr. and Mrs. Duck waddled onto the plane and shepherded their eight ducklings into the economy aisle. “Come on ducklings,” said Mrs. Duck. “We don’t want to delay the takeoff. It’s a long flight you know.” The ducklings settled noisily into their seats and were soon happily ensconced between the armchairs, headphones in, watching all…
Deep-Fried Garlic Fritters (paleo, AIP, vegan)
“Hey Dad,” said Igor, as they floated through space. “Thanks for organizing this trip. It’s even better than our first one.” “My pleasure,” said Dad, as Igor’s little brother ran up and down the spaceship. “Wheeeeee!!!” shouted Freddie, sliding on his protruding green tummy and banging his nose against the glass. “Careful son – you…
Morning Biscuits (paleo, AIP)
Wake up to a morning sunrise Earth is turning on its core Robins pick around the garden Look for bugs and treats and raw things Flower trees seem glad to see me Feeling rested and restored Stretching aches and sleep away Getting ready for the day From downstairs the sound of parents Readying our family…
Blueberry ‘Cheese’cake Tart (paleo, AIP, vegan/dairy-free)
I’ll keep this one short A limerick say A story and rhyme that got lost on the way Or could it be A haiku perhaps Except for the rhythm which still seems to lapse And follow the flow of its bends and its turns And repeat at will until words run and churn Poems are…
Herb & Garlic Crackers (paleo, AIP)
Melvin squatted over the cheesy moon river. “Mmmmm,” he opined as he dipped his paw into the flowing yellow rivulets of cheesy goodness. “Hey,” said Marvin (aka mouse number 2). “Don’t stick your hand in there. We just got here, and the first thing you want to do is contaminate our best source of running…
Mango Lassi (paleo, AIP, vegan)
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more nubile and more bountiful Heavy clouds fall and shade the spring lit way While summer heat rises, a sentinel Thunderstorms shake loose torrents of gray rain Thoughts of picnic and outdoor leisure fade The air absorbs heat and winds blow in vain Forest fires…
Paleo-AIP Carnitas (pulled pork)
Jamie stared nervously at the pot filled with hot lard and boiling water and a 5-pound piece of pork shoulder. It was his first time making Mexican food, and he had invited Manuel, Luisa, and Beatriz over to sample it. Way to put the pressure on, he thought to himself, as he turned down the…
Crêpes with Caramel & Peach Sauce (paleo, AIP, vegan)
I still remember the trip down, what would have taken an adult less than a day ending up four with three kids. But we had fun with it, stopping at a water park and the famous Luray Caverns, staying at motels and visiting chain diners along the way. When we reached the blue-gray hills of…
