The Princess sat in her quarters, knees pulled up to her chest, rocking back and forth. Her lady-in-waiting, the Prime Minister’s daughter, an older woman with pinched lips and powdered cheeks, sat perched right by the entrance of her chamber door. Outside in the hallway were another two ladies-in-waiting, as well as two palace guards….
Roast Brussel Sprouts with Grapes, Fig Jam, & Coconut Mint Yogurt (paleo, AIP, vegan)
Unbeknownst to many, the Brussel sprout is not, actually, a sprout, but rather is a variety of the “Urk” tree, originating in the rotating cloud isles of Papadapum. Papadapum, that mysterious sky colony of miniature states, exists somewhere in the nethersphere above, that’s right, the Netherlands. The Netherlands of course is the No. 1 global…
Cassava Latkes with Applesauce & Coconut Sour Cream (paleo, AIP, vegan)
Cassava latkes Wrapped in lace Set out for an occasion Festive holidays Sprinkled with green Festooned with cream Spinning and twirling A starch lover’s dream Fragrant applesauce bubbles on the stove Cinnamon and cardamom and essence of clove Apple and cassava, nature’s baklava, United through the tempering of coconut and guava Just kidding, no guava,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“CHEESE!” (cauliflower cheese, to be precise – paleo, AIP, dairy-free)
Three blind mice were sunbathing in the empty confines of an abandoned spaceship when one of them suddenly sat up and looked around. “Hey guys,” he announced. “I’m hungry.” The other mice sat up as well and rubbed their tummies. “So are we. Let’s get a snack.” “Okay, where?” “Hmm.” They thought for several minutes,…
Korean Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon) (paleo, AIP)
The King was descending the palace steps, clad in majestic silk robes, accompanied by his eunuchs and the booming of beating drums. At the foot of the steps he stopped and turned to the Princess. “Today, you shall marry,” he announced. “Here is your match.” The Prime Minister, hunched and lost in a pile of…
