Today: Patriots and paleo.
There are two (possibly more… maybe, like, six or seven) things in the Universe that I know almost nothing about. Football and the much buzzed about “paleo diet” are two such things. What do you do when you’re totally out of the loop? Throw a (very exclusive small) party. And pretend you know what you’re talking about. With the New England Patriots playing the Denver Broncos in some sort of playoff game, and Nick participating in a paleo challenge at his Crossfit box (in normal human language, that’s a gym), the need for a get together seemed obvious. Helloooo, paleo and Patriots… they both start with p. (I am pathetic. That’s another p word.)
Though I aspire to eat as thoughtfully as my fiance does, sometimes I’d rather just eat nachos and call it a night. And I am fairly certain I would be the first member of the tribe to go extinct were I living in caveman times. I’d much prefer a blade of grass over a wooly mammoth leg, or whatever. While the paleo diet may not be for me, I’m usually up for something new. Especially if it involves feeding people.
According to The Paleo Diet Lifestyle,
A Paleo diet, also known as paleolithic diet or caveman diet, is all about natural foods to help achieve great health and a perfect physique. The human body evolved for more than 2 million years with the food found in nature: game meat, fish, vegetables, wild fruits, eggs and nuts. The human race was thriving on this diet high in animal fat and proteins and low in carbohydrates, but things changed when we introduced unnatural foods to our bodies.
Clark thinks he invented paleo. He’s like, “Dude. I’ve been eating fresh vegetables and nasty ass raw bones since you got me. If you’d let me forage for berries and magic mushrooms, I would. Old news. Give me a grain-free treat.” So sassy, that one (in my imagination, at least). Needless to say, I have a lot to learn.
Meanwhile, anything I know about football I learned from watching my younger brother play. And from listening to sports radio during my measly commute. Driving home earlier this week, a caller mentioned a poll running on the Denver Post’s website asking readers, “Whose life would you rather live: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s or Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s?” Is it wrong that I would rather be Tim Tebow? Man Uggs, Super Bowl rings, ponytails and supermodel wives are all well and good… but, um… no thanks. I am easily overwhelmed.
Being easily overwhelmed seemed like a perfectly good reason to hand off (hey, that’s sort of a football phrase) the paleo chicken wing responsibilities to Nick. Being a vegetarian who has undercooked meat on more than one occassion is an equally valid reason. I stuck to less terrifying recipes, ones that bore a lower risk of me giving away botulism:
- Gazpacho
- Shrimp ceviche
- Paleo “sushi” (hollowed cucumbers stuffed with sliced turkey and avocado)
When it was all said and done, the Patriots won quite definitively and the paleo-inspired food seemed to be touchdown dance-worthy. I am beginning to wonder if Clark those cavemen and women were on to something. On second though, those suckers didn’t have stoves. Or sports radio. Or mascara.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Tackling the utensil drawer
- Fighter conditioning
- Must get a good night’s sleep… busy day tomorrow!
Who would you rather be, Tom Brady or Tim Tebow? Who would you rather eat like, me or my dog? (Just kidding… unless you’re going to answer.)
Comments (10)
Patriots, Paleo & Pancakes
January 15, 2012 at 1:46 pm
[…] our friends Elizabeth and Nick invited us to their house for an evening of Patriots and Paleo (aka watching the Patriots game and eating Paleo-friendly foods), Mal and I were all about it. […]
Kelly
January 15, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Last night I’d rather be Tom Brady 🙂 But I agree, his life is not really appealing to me! I don’t want to be as well known and all over the place as either of them to be honest.
Elizabeth
January 16, 2012 at 1:14 am
Amen, Kelly! Amen.
Emily @ A Cambridge Story
January 15, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Love this paleo sushi!
onefitfoodie
January 15, 2012 at 11:03 pm
GOO PATS!!! i was in southie friday night and thought of you 🙂 (at Stats)
Elizabeth
January 16, 2012 at 1:15 am
Oh fun! That place always looks packed– hope you had a good time in our ‘hood! xo
Elina (Healthy and Sane)
January 16, 2012 at 12:42 am
Well done with the food. The granola recipe sounds especially awesome although the gazpacho looks pretty fantastic! 🙂
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident
January 16, 2012 at 9:17 am
Tom Brady all the way! Having Gisele as my wife, yes puleasssse! ha. I love the Patriots and having friends over to watch. All that paleo food looks great!
A Boston Food Diary
January 17, 2012 at 10:04 am
AWESOME! I am definitely going to read more on Paleo- definitely sounds like a great return to what we all “should” be eating 🙂
Sleep, Eat, Gym, Repeat.
January 17, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Great post! I’ve been doing Paleo since July and absolutely love it. I feel amazing, way more energy and no bloating/sluggish feeling after I eat. But, I don’t think it’s do-able for a vegetarian since it’s very meat based. The recipes look awesome though thank you for sharing! Love your blog 🙂