Jamie looked through the iron bars bracing his window at the red Volvo stationed in his driveway. For a moment, he thought he was still in the midst of a dark dream involving warring members of a surf gang. But then a sheepish honk rang out, and Manuel stepped out of the junker, dressed in…
Fish Tacos (paleo, AIP)
A couple weeks went by before Jamie ran into Manuel at Huntington again. It was mid-July, and the surf was crowded with tourists and local high school students on summer break. “I’ve been up at Redondo,” said the brown-haired boy. “Bit less crazy there.” He paddled around Jamie for a better position and lit out…
‘Cheesy’ Noodles (paleo, AIP, vegan)
Gooey oozy cheesy noodles Sitting in a pile Whispering their thoughts and doodles Waiting to be styled Ogling these gooey noodles Was a small young boy Setting down his apple strudel He decided that these noodles Merited a try Dug a fork into these noodles Pulling out a great caboodle Of noodles thick…
Fried Onion Rings (paleo, AIP, vegan)
Igor stared out the window of the spaceship, his green nose smudged against the glass. They had just passed Mars, its reddish hues coppery from a giant dust storm enveloping the whole planet – and were about to enter the asteroid belt. “You know Son,” said his dad, who was sitting at the controls, his long,…
Lengua (Beef Tongue) Tacos (paleo, AIP)
Jamie stared at the wave in front of him, a clean groundswell rising up from the gaping coastline. Steadying himself, he began to paddle, catching the wave right as it broke and propelled him into the tube. The water rushed in around him, tickling his scalp as he swept through the twisting tunnel and landed in foamy whitewash by the…
Mushroom Ravioli (paleo, AIP, vegan)
Alice stumbled upon a field of blue poppies whose opulent perfume enveloped her in a slow daze. “This is nice,” she said, setting her picnic basket down and sitting on a soft bed of flowers. “Perhaps I’ll take a nap.” The Cheshire Cat appeared before her, its tail slinking around her neck before the rest…
Korean Kimchi Pancake (kimchijeon) (paleo, AIP, vegan)
With the zing of cured winter kimchi still tingling their tastebuds, the Princess and the rebels made their way to a village on a high promontory where waves crashed far below and villagers traversed a hand-cut path down the cliff to harvest bivalves and crustaceans off the rocks. Condensation from the seafood stock which boiled continuously in…
Spring Lamb & Mint Ravioli (paleo, AIP)
A pea tendril shoots through the sky And wanders into an animal A bud blossoms and replies A bower of yellow pink daffodils Sheep play in the hills and take naps Gaze fondly onto their families Birds chirp and trill and relapse Bright blue balls of music and amity Fresh thin minty tall blades of…
Korean Kimchi (paleo, AIP)
The Princess was relishing her time on the coast, where the air was fresh and balmy. Each seaside village the ragged group of rebels visited invited them into their huts for meals and recountings of adventures on the sea. Here there was no sign of the war and hunger which ravaged the north. “Don’t get too excited,”…
Burgers & Sliders (paleo, AIP)
In real life Goldilocks was never a fan of porridge. In fact, she thought it was disgusting. “Who would eat such a gloopy, tasteless mess?” she was known to exclaim. So when she found out that a story had been written about her involving the theft of porridge from poor, hapless creatures, she couldn’t believe…
Deep Fried Beef Tendon (paleo, AIP)
After fourteen days trekking through snow-covered mountain passes, the rebels and the Princess emerged on the eastern path leading down to the seaward fishing villages. As they descended towards the ocean, the snow began to melt, replaced by fragrant springs and budding wildflowers. The Princess breathed in deeply, rejuvenated by the balmy, salt air after the…
Kalbi Tang | Korean Short Rib Soup (paleo, AIP)
The Princess and the rebels made their way up into the mountains, forced to pass over a large, snow-covered range to reach the more temperate southern coast. As they led the horses between two steep mountain summits, the Princess shivered and looked up at the silent peaks towering over her. They were more imposing than any imperial building…
Korean Mandooguk Dumpling Soup (paleo, AIP)
The Princess and her escort picked their way to the coast on horseback, flanked by two packs of rebel guards traveling a few hundred meters ahead and behind them. A kingdom-wide alert for the Princess had traversed the countryside, and the King’s soldiers were out in droves, stalking the main thoroughfares and questioning villagers in the…
