A Japexican jerky, Beefjerky.

So lately I have been trying to eat a lot healthier than usual and it has been pretty good so far, except for the moments when I'm craving a snack (which luckily is usually salty), man those moments are hard. I was also looking for a good way to pack up some extra protein in my day. Dry meat is amazing, it is light, savory and chewy, and most of all it is mostly protein. I used to have some beef jerky but paying 6 bucks for a tiny bag of jerky is not my idea of a bargain. There's got to be a better way.

I was surfing around Amazon and found this great little gadget, a low power food dehydrator / yoghurt maker for about 50 bucks. And I thought to myself, 'let's give it a try', I can make jerky, dry fruits and veggies and maybe even yoghurt. I first tried the fruits with relative success. The yoghurt making works like a charm, though the little containers are a little troublesome to wash, but it took me a while before I actually forced myself to make the jerky, and boy o boy was I missing out, it turned out to be fucking A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, way better than any store-bought bags, and certainly cheaper.

I did the math and making about 300 grams of jerky will set you down less than 10 bucks, and this is including the meat, spices and electricity to run the dehydrator. That should be  about  6 portions of 50 grams with around 20 grams of protein per portion… not bad at all. So I am now basically making one batch every week and combining the meat with some roasted nuts and dried fruits to make a super awesome little snack.

Alright, enough introductions, here is the Japexican jerky.

PS. You don’t have to use a dehydrator, you can set your oven at the lowest temperature and it will work pretty well, it will just not be that efficient.

Look at that gorgeous and delicious meat. 

Let's use those leftovers!: Asian Lettuce Wraps.

What's up you guys!? Sorry I've been absent the past few weeks (or couple of months), I recently changed countries and it has been quite hectic. Between moving, immigration stuff, getting a flat, settling down and starting a new job I haven't really have the time to cook, let alone keep photographic record of it all. But well, here I am, back in business baby!

And today we are making something super simple, the other day I managed to make some awesome ribs (recipe here), and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't finish them all. So, it got me thinking: what can we do with some nice leftovers… I mean, this happens quite often right?

And of course the first thing that came to mind was something on the Asian lines, something quite simple to make, and surprisingly simple. So, in like 10-15 minutes you will have a light dinner or a simple afternoon snack. Anyways, let's get to it, here is the recipe for my Asian Lettuce Wraps.

Sexy as Fuck!

10 Minute Paleo Friendly Cauliflower Rice

This one goes to those friends out there trying to go paleo but finding a bit difficult to get tasty food on the table. It is also super good for those people who eat with their paleo friends but want to add something extra to their food. This is for you crazy exercise junkies with the soul of a foodie, for you crossfitters that still want to enjoy some quality food.

Every now and then I try to go Paleo (or paleo-ish) for a few weeks, it makes me feel good, my body feels like it is cleaning. It is rather controversial what Paleo-diet really is; there is tons of people saying that is the best way we can eat, and that is what our bodies are design to eat, and there is just as many people that say the opposite. I'm not gonna get into the debate, for me it works and if you use quality ingredients and do it properly it is damn tasty.

So, weather you are trying out the Paleo, you live with a someone who is trying it, you are watching what you eat, or you simply are in the mood for some tasty food that will not make you guilty whatsoever, this is for you… Paleo Friendly Cauliflower Rice, ah! and it will take you like 10 minutes to make!

Paleo and not that Paleo versions.