Welcome Visitors! If you found me at the CrossFit Vitality Raid on July 28th....thanks for stopping by my newly launched website! I hope you were able to sample either the Paleo Protein Bar or one of my Paleo Cupcakes...or perhaps both.
I have actually been baking and creating Paleo recipes for about a year and a half, however, I was operating under Classic Confections for traditional and Paleo baked goods. Realizing my Paleo treats deserved their very own site...I decided to shift to Sweet and Savory Paleo this past Spring.
You can still find all of my goodies at www.classic-confections.net - including my very yummy Paleo cupcakes. However, for the purpose of giving those products a new home I have posted an order form below. Feel free to also email here, and let me know how I can help you out!
My journey through the Paleo lifestyle has been adventurous and very rewarding...I hope to relay just a small portion of my excitement for Paleo as you follow me on this site. Check back regularly because I'll be expanding to more products as the summer comes to a close...you won't want to miss what's coming next!
Happy Cooking!
Christina
Creating healthy & delicious options for the Paleo lifestyle.
Showing posts with label CrossFit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CrossFit. Show all posts
7.28.2012
7.23.2012
Recap and a Recipe.
I am returning from a whirlwind CrossFit Games vacation in Los Angeles, CA...and I can truly say that I feel re-inspired and thankful for the experience. It's amazing how much you can learn from watching others compete and test the limits of fitness. I hope to return to Carson, CA next year for another round of The CrossFit Games...and one day maybe I'll join those in the Masters Division...you never know!
I have included my most recent savory recipe below...and I must say that it's one of my favorites so far! Feel free to use, share, tweak, as you wish - but I ask that you give the original credit to me and this blogging adventure. Thanks in advance for the love and happy cooking!
Honey Chipotle Paleo Pork Chops:
Ingredients:
2-4 Pork Chops (I get mine from Windy Hill Farms)
1 can chipotle peppers in sauce (or 6-8 oz. of chipotle salsa)
1/2 cup raw honey
1-2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Method:
1. Allow meat* to come close to room temperature by leaving out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
2. In the meantime, prepare the marinade by mixing all of the other ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the marinade and the pork chops (I use a medium size mixing bowl).
3. Once the marinade is combined, transfer the meat to the bowl and allow to marinate for about an hour. As with most marinades, the longer you leave the meat in the mixture, the more saturated the flavor will become.
4. After the meat has had a chance to marinate, prepare a cast-iron skillet with coconut oil or grass-fed butter, usually 2-3 Tbsp. is plenty.
5. Cook the pork chops two at a time, searing both sides of the meat and then letting them cook for about 4-5 minutes. Allow the meat to rest for about 5 minutes before serving, to give the juices a chance to redistribute.
6. Serve with a side of steamed broccoli, baked sweet potatoes, salad, or a favorite Paleo side dish of your choice!
*I used pork chops for this recipe, but I am certain that chicken or fish would also work well with these flavor combinations!
Happy Eating!
Christina
I have included my most recent savory recipe below...and I must say that it's one of my favorites so far! Feel free to use, share, tweak, as you wish - but I ask that you give the original credit to me and this blogging adventure. Thanks in advance for the love and happy cooking!
Honey Chipotle Paleo Pork Chops:
Ingredients:
2-4 Pork Chops (I get mine from Windy Hill Farms)
1 can chipotle peppers in sauce (or 6-8 oz. of chipotle salsa)
1/2 cup raw honey
1-2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Method:
1. Allow meat* to come close to room temperature by leaving out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
2. In the meantime, prepare the marinade by mixing all of the other ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the marinade and the pork chops (I use a medium size mixing bowl).
3. Once the marinade is combined, transfer the meat to the bowl and allow to marinate for about an hour. As with most marinades, the longer you leave the meat in the mixture, the more saturated the flavor will become.
4. After the meat has had a chance to marinate, prepare a cast-iron skillet with coconut oil or grass-fed butter, usually 2-3 Tbsp. is plenty.
5. Cook the pork chops two at a time, searing both sides of the meat and then letting them cook for about 4-5 minutes. Allow the meat to rest for about 5 minutes before serving, to give the juices a chance to redistribute.
6. Serve with a side of steamed broccoli, baked sweet potatoes, salad, or a favorite Paleo side dish of your choice!
*I used pork chops for this recipe, but I am certain that chicken or fish would also work well with these flavor combinations!
Happy Eating!
Christina
6.12.2012
Protein Bar Success!
I had no idea the demand for Paleo Protein Bar goodness would result in dropping off 12 bars at CrossFit Vitality on Saturday morning...only to return on Monday night (for my daily WOD) and find 3...yes, 3 bars remaining! I am humbled and grateful for the immediate feedback and response from my fellow CrossFitters! Rest assured, a new batch will be gracing the refrigerator shelves by Saturday!
For those who are interested in purchasing the bars in bulk, or just buying them directly from me, feel free to email me here. I am also tweaking the recipe a bit as the weeks go along - to reflect the season and specific spices that I would like to incorporate.
Thanks again!!
Christina
P.S. My Paleo treat for this evening comes from a wonderful website, PaleOMG. I am currently baking an amazing batch of her granola recipe! You can find the recipe on her site, www.paleomg.com, or follow this link.
For those who are interested in purchasing the bars in bulk, or just buying them directly from me, feel free to email me here. I am also tweaking the recipe a bit as the weeks go along - to reflect the season and specific spices that I would like to incorporate.
Thanks again!!
Christina
P.S. My Paleo treat for this evening comes from a wonderful website, PaleOMG. I am currently baking an amazing batch of her granola recipe! You can find the recipe on her site, www.paleomg.com, or follow this link.
6.08.2012
Paleo Protein Bars
I used to eat protein bars all the time...prior to embracing the Paleo lifestyle. I thought I was doing myself a huge favor. I mean, they were protein bars! I would go to my local YMCA, jog on the elliptical for about 30 minutes, and drive home while eating my protein bar and drinking my giant bottle of Vitamin Water. I thought I was an absolute fitness genius! Now, I have nothing against your typical protein bar, the YMCA (I used to attend their camps as a child...LOVED them!), or yummy Vitamin Water...but, these items don't fit into my current lifestyle. I made a change in early January 2009, thanks to a great set of coaches over at CrossFit Vitality in Concord, NC. I left my life of minimal challenges and very little progress, and chose to embark on a CrossFit and Paleo adventure.
My newest product, my Paleo Protein Bar, emerged from the need for a new Paleo snack completely unlike my old protein bar from long ago. These bars are made from a combination of great coconut oil (good fats), some dried fruit (carbohydrates), and a whey protein concentrate powder (protein). They're not only good for you...they're absolutely delicious.
I'm thankful to have an opportunity to launch distribution of these bars at my local CrossFit box. The bars are vacuum sealed to keep them fresh and solid. They are best eaten while cold - due to the concentration of coconut oil involved in the recipe. If you are interested in purchasing these bars directly from me, please email me here, and I will be happy to arrange an order and pick up. Here's to the beginning of something grand!
Christina
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