Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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While I really have no desire for candy and other crap at this point, I do enjoy the flavors of Fall such as cinnamon, clove, sage, and nutmeg.

Pumpkins and other winter squashes also call out to me, but not in pie form, rather, something savory and warm.

What got me thinking about this is that I saw this pic on the site PaleoNOMZ and thought that it was the PERFECT Halloween treat.

So, what will you be eating?

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(Grass-fed beef stuffed pumpkin)

flag	asked Oct 30 2011 at 13:14 FED at LiveCaveman.com 19.2k●20●60

	that thing is hilarious. It does indeed look good but it also just looks...funny – ben61820 Oct 30 2011 at 13:20
	brain stew, man – JoeBranca at paleoplusone.com Oct 31 2011 at 20:33
	looks delicious!!!!!! – Mallory Oct 31 2011 at 21:22
	Very apropos Joe. Zombie chow for sure :D – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 31 2011 at 23:51

jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-30 14:38:33Z UTC

For @Kewpie! Mix and match the aromatics, the squash, etc. You can't hurt this soup, it's mass flexible:

Peel, cut into cubes, and roast a butternut squash until tender. You need about 4-cups. Roasting it this way, and not whole, gives better flavour.

Saute: chopped onion, shallot, garlic in 2-3tb of butter or whatever fat you want. When the aromatics start to get translucent and soften add: 1 tsp of turmeric and 2 tb of curry powder - I use Sun Brand Madras. Mix and cook together for about a minute and turn off the heat.

Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the squash with 2c of chicken stock. Add the aromatics and blend again. I like a really smooth texture so its your choice how fine you want it.

Pour back into a pot and add 1 can of coconut milk. Heat up, add salt and pepper as needed. You can let it reduce if you want, just keep an eye on it so there isn't any burning. A little snipped cilantro and chive on top when you pour into bowls is nice.

I've actually used this puree as a sauce to top Japanese sweet potatoes in a gratin, I just adjusted the liquid. No lie, it's freaky good.

Phazo · Answer 2 · 2011-10-30 15:08:13Z UTC

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My plan is to buy ONE piece of my favorite candies and have them tomorrow. I'll be breaking my own rules by having carbs and refined sugars on a weekday but it's totally worth it; it makes me feel like a kid again.

answered Oct 30 2011 at 15:08

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sage_ · Answer 3 · 2011-10-30 13:46:01Z UTC

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i made a squash pie for a dinner party this eve...i made the crust out of ground almonds/walnut/coconut and egg white and the filling is butternut squash, coconut milk, egg yoke with a couple of whole eggs, ground cinnamon and cloves. i should have bought a ginger root......

answered Oct 30 2011 at 13:46

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That sounds delish! I'll have to try making something like that :) – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 30 2011 at 14:14

luckylisa · Answer 4 · 2011-10-30 13:52:49Z UTC

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we made coconut crepes with fruit, and chocolate bacon :)

answered Oct 30 2011 at 13:52

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	do you have a link to the recipe for chocolate bacon please :) – sage_ Oct 30 2011 at 14:05
	I'm interested in the coconut crepe recipe :D – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 30 2011 at 14:14

Kewpie · Answer 5 · 2011-10-30 14:20:14Z UTC

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I'm thinking I'll probably make some kind of curried pumpkin soup.

[runs off to look for recipe]

answered Oct 30 2011 at 14:20

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just posted mine for you, it's crazy tasty. – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Oct 30 2011 at 14:39

staceychev · Answer 6 · 2011-10-30 15:41:10Z UTC

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I need a treat. I'm going to make these today: http://balancedbites.com/2011/10/chocolate-almond-butter-cups.html

answered Oct 30 2011 at 15:41

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Mallory · Answer 7 · 2011-10-31 21:23:06Z UTC

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just means at midnight tonight i turn 26 :)

answered Oct 31 2011 at 21:23

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	Happy birthday a few hours in advance Mallory! Have a great day tomorrow! :) – Mashanshell Oct 31 2011 at 21:26
	yaaaay thank you!!! – Mallory Nov 1 2011 at 20:51

The Loon · Answer 8 · 2011-10-30 15:30:22Z UTC

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I won't be eating, I am walking around the neighborhood and stopping by some parties.

answered Oct 30 2011 at 15:30

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So you'll be IF'ing on Halloween? That's pretty hardcore! – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 30 2011 at 15:40

Heidi · Answer 9 · 2011-10-31 20:32:12Z UTC

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Hopefully not the candy I remove from my sons' trick or treat bags after they go to bed!!!

answered Oct 31 2011 at 20:32

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jim_bob · Answer 10 · 2011-10-31 20:47:02Z UTC

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It's Halloween? Oh right, I celebrated by eating two cans of sardines this morning, instead of my usual two cans of sardines. That got me in the spirit...

answered Oct 31 2011 at 20:47

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Huey · Answer 11 · 2011-10-31 21:13:20Z UTC

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I'm gonna dress up as a caveman, carry a big gnarly oaken club, beat up little kids, steal their full bags of candy, and pig out.

Just kidding.

answered Oct 31 2011 at 21:13

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I think that would take paleo reenactment to a whole other level! – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 31 2011 at 23:50

Nance · Answer 12 · 2011-10-31 23:41:06Z UTC

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I made primal/paleo candy--crisp fried duck skin and sauteed duck meat cooked in the fat rendered from the skin. I added a little salt and it was AWESOME!!!

answered Oct 31 2011 at 23:41

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	Hell yes! That sounds AMAZING! – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 31 2011 at 23:49
	FED, let's see if I can make you drool. The entire duck was chopped into pieces that each contained some bone. So, my eating method is to gnaw to my heart's delight then nab a little bite of crisp skin. Mmm! – Nance Nov 1 2011 at 0:05

Renee · Answer 13 · 2011-11-01 04:40:11Z UTC

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Four pieces of hershey minis and I'm cool.

answered Nov 1 2011 at 4:40

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