Eat Like a Caveman

2011-07-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

My blog has moved. Check it out at evolutionCatering.com

See ya there!

Heating Instructions...

2011-05-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday May 2

Honey Glazed Salmon

Preheat oven to 350
Remove lid
Bake 15 mins, or until it flakes apart easily

Herb Roasted Chicken

Heat a pot of simmering water
Place baggy of chicken in the water and simmer about 5 mins (10 if it's frozen)

Preheat oven to 375
Remove chicken from baggy and place on a baking sheet
Bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Turkey Chili Stuffed Peppers

Preheat oven to 375
Remove lid, bake peppers 15 mins (for small)-30 mins (for large)

Vegetable Curry

Empty curry and rice into a fry pan
Stir fry about 5 mins, or until hot

Vegan Broccoli Soup

Heat in a pot until bubbly and hot

Veggie Frittata

Preheat oven to 350
Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Sesame Broccoli

Toss in a hot fry pan for 3-5 mins, until hot

Preheat oven to 375
Bake about 5 mins, until hot

Sauteed Spinach

Toss in a hot fry pan for 3-5 mins, until hot

Preheat oven to 375
Bake about 5 mins, until hot

Heating Instructions...

2011-04-24T18:58:00.000-07:00

...for the week of April 25

Chicken with Spinach and Feta
1. Preheat oven to 350, remove lid
2. Bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Salmon in Papillote:
1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Remove lid, but keep salmon wrapped in parchment
3. Steam-bake salmon 15 mins, until it flakes apart

Steak with Red Pepper Sauce
1. Set sauce aside
-stove-
2. add steak to a fry pan, add a spoonful of olive oil
3. heat about 5 mins over medium heat, until desired done-ness is reached
4. add sauce
-or in baggy-
2. heat a pot of simmering water
3. add baggy of steak and simmer 5 mins, until hot (longer time if frozen)

Mac n' Cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 15-30 mins (depending on size ordered), until hot in center

Pork Tacos
1. Heat pork in a fry pan on the stove until hot
2. Assemble tacos in tortillas

Soup
1. Heat on stove until hot and bubbly

Quiche
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 20 mins, until hot in center

Broccoli
Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 5-10 mins, until hot
Stove
1. Toss in a fry pan and heat about 5 mins, until hot

Sauteed Spinach
STOVE
1. Empty into a fry pan and heat 5 mins, until hot
OVEN
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place on baking sheet, bake 5 mins, until hot

Spring Vegetable Soup

2011-04-20T16:59:00.000-07:00

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Heating Instructions...

2011-04-17T09:42:00.001-07:00

...for the week of Monday, April 18

Panko Crusted Cod
1. Set sauce aside
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot throughout
4. Serve with pesto dipping sauce

Pork with Mango Salsa
-Stove Directions-
1. Fill a pot with simmering water
2. Place baggy of pork in pot
3. Simmer 5-10 mins (depending if frozen)
4. Serve with salsa
OR
1. Remove chicken from baggy
2. Heat in a fry pan with a spoonful of oil 5 mins, or until hot
3. Serve with salsa

Chicken with Goat Cheese & Almonds
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Quinoa with Veggie Curry
1. Place quinoa and curry into a fry pan
2. heat over medium for 5-10 mins, until hot, stirring occasionally

Meatballs
OVEN
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center
STOVE
1. Empty into a saucepan
2. heat over medium 5-10 mins, until hot in center

Soup
1. Heat in saucepan until hot and bubbly

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Place pizza directly on oven rack
3. Bake until desired crisp-ness, about 5-10 mins

Broccoli
Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid, bake 5 mins, until hot
STOVE
1. Empty into a fry pan and heat 5 mins, until hot

Spinach
STOVE
1. Empty into a fry pan and heat 5 mins, until hot
OVEN
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place on baking sheet, bake 5 mins, until hot

Recipes for this week's menu

2011-04-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the featured items on this week's menu with video and/or recipes to go with them:

Italian Meatballs: here is a paleo recipe version of them
Goat Cheese Chicken: here is a video of how we make this dish
Curry: here is my chicken curry recipe(this week we're doing veggie curry)
Mexican Chicken Soup: see our recipe here
Sauteed Spinach: see our video recipe here

promo code: sunshine

Heating Instructions...

2011-04-10T18:55:00.001-07:00

...for the week of Monday, April 11

Herb Crusted Salmon
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid,
3. Bake salmon 15 mins, or until hot in the center

Garlic Rosemary Steak
Stove-top instructions
1. Heat a pot of simmering water
2. Add baggy of steak to water, and simmer 5 mins, or until heated through
3. Top with rosemary garlic oil
OR
1. Slice steak into 5-6 pieces
2. Place in a hot fry pan w/ the oil
3. Heat 3-4 mins, or until it has reached your desired temp
4. Top with rosemary garlic oil
(if frozen, increase heating times)

-OR- oven heating instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake steak about 10 mins, until desired temp is reached

Mojo Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. If tomato sauce is on the side, add the sauce to pan of chicken
3. Remove lid, Bake chicken about 10 mins, until hot in center

Whole Wheat Lasagna
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 20-30 mins (depending on size of lasagna)
(if frozen, increase cooking times)

Cuban Chicken Fajitas
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Set tortillas aside
3. Place pan in oven 15-20 mins, until heated through
4. Make your own fajitas with tortillas (you can place tortillas in microwave for 30 secs to warm)

Gumbo
1. Heat in a saucepan about 5 mins, until bubbly and hot
(this soup will thicken in the fridge, so if it's too thick, add a couple spoonfuls of water to thin it out)

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 5-10 mins, until hot

Sauteed Spinach
1. Saute in a fry pan 5 mins, until hot
-OR-
1. Heat in oven at 350 5 mins, until hot

Group Discounts

2011-04-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

Do you want a discount on your order every week? We can set up a group discount for you and your peers. This is great for:

work: a 5% off promo code for everyone in your office, free delivery to work
schools: a promo code for the whole school. We'll give you 5% off plus donate 5% to the school for the first month
day cares: a 5% off promo code for the whole day care, with free delivery to the day care
neighbors: get your neighbors together. You can have all of the food delivered to one house to cut down on delivery fees. With 4 neighbors or more we'll give you 5% off!

And if you have another type of group in mind, we're open to hearing your ideas and setting that up for you!

promo code:spice

Heating Instructions...

2011-04-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday, April 4

Stuffed Tilapia
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake tilapia 10-15 mins, until hot in the center

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
1. Heat a pot of simmering water
2. Add baggy of chicken to pot and cook 5-10 mins (depending if it's been frozen)
-OR-
1. Put chicken on a baking sheet and bake about 10 mins @375 until hot in the middle

Stuffed Red Peppers
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 10-20 mins (depending on size), until hot in center

Quinoa w/ Asian Chicken Stir Fry
1. Heat a fry pan with a spoonful of olive oil
2. Add quinoa, and heat about 5 mins, stirring frequently

Soup
1. Heat on stove about 5 mins until hot and bubbly

Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 15 mins, until hot in center

Spicy Baked Ratatouille
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, or until hot
-OR-
1. Heat in a fry pan until hot, about 5 mins

Sauteed Spinach
1. Heat in a fry pan until hot, about 3 mins
-OR-
2. Heat in a pot of simmering water until hot, about 5 mins (make sure baggy is sealed, sometimes the moisture in the spinach will cause it to come undone)

Cleanse Heating Instructions
Monday Dinner-Stuffed Tilapia
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake tilapia 10-15 mins, until hot in the center

Tuesday Breakfast- Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 15 mins, until hot in center

Tuesday Dinner- Mushroom Polenta Lasagana
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 5-10 mins, until hot in center

Wednesday Dinner- Asian Chicken Stir Fry
1. Heat a fry pan with a spoonful of olive oil
2. Add stir fry, and heat about 5 mins, stirring frequently

Thursday Breakfast- Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 15 mins, until hot in center

Thursday Dinner- Spicy Baked Ratatouille
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, or until hot
-OR-
1. Heat in a fry pan until hot, about 5 mins

Friday Lunch- Vegan Broccoli Soup
Soup
1. Heat on stove about 5 mins until hot and bubbly

Friday Dinner- Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
1. Heat a pot of simmering water
2. Add baggy of chicken to pot and cook 5-10 mins (depending if it's been frozen)
-OR-
1. Put chicken on a baking sheet and bake about 10 mins @375 until hot in the middle

Video Recipe: Sauteed Greens

2011-03-31T20:26:00.000-07:00

Cleanse Menu, April 4

2011-03-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

We now offer the Cleanse once a month on the first Monday of the month! Don't miss out!

Monday 4/4

* dinner: tilapia stuffed with spinach and sundried tomatoes

Tuesday 4/5

* breakfast: chicken apple sausage fritatta
* snack: side of berries
* lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
* dinner: mushroom polenta lasagna

Wednesday 4/6

* breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
* snack: almonds
* lunch: chinese chicken salad
* dinner: chicken stir fry

Thursday 4/7

* breakfast: veggie frittata
* snack: orange
* lunch: apple basil tuna salad with a side of mixed greens
* dinner: spicy baked ratatouille

Friday 4/8

* breakfast: apple with almond butter
* snack: trail mix
* lunch: vegetable soup
* dinner: garlic chicken with seasonal veggies

promo code: SNOW

Heating Instructions...

2011-03-27T09:22:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday March 28

Tuscan Lemon Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Add extra lemon butter
3. Remove lid, Bake chicken about 15 mins, until hot in the center

Molasses Glazed Pork
1. Place baggy of pork in simmering water until heated through, about 10 mins
2. Add molasses glaze
-OR-
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Add extra glaze
3. Remove lid, Heat in oven about 10 mins

Halibut Puttanesca
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid, add sauce to pan with the fish
3. Place fish in oven for 10-15 mins, until it flakes apart easily

Chicken Tetrazini
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid, Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Beefy Enchilada Casserole
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid, Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Soup
1. Heat on stove until bubbly and hot

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Remove from packaging, Bake 10 mins, until crisp

Spinach Gruyere Quiche
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Broccoli:
1. bake at 350 5 mins
OR
1. Toss in a fry pan and saute about 5 mins, until hot

Roasted Potatoes
1. bake at 350 5 mins
OR
1. Toss in a fry pan and saute about 5 mins, until hot

The Marinara Comparison

2011-03-22T17:49:00.000-07:00

Here at Evolution we pride ourselves on making our ingredients from scratch. Even our marinara sauce! And with the number of lasagnas we do in our kitchen, that's no easy task! But we feel like feeding your body with the most natural ingredients is worth it.

Here is a comparison of a family favorite brand marinara sauce compared to ours'. Decide whose product you'd like to put in front of your family.

Chef Boyardee Ingredient List

Water,
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste),
Modified Corn Starch,
High Fructose Corn Syrup,
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF:
Soybean Oil,
Salt,
Onions (dried)
Cultured Dairy Solids (Whey, Maltodextrin and Yeast Extract),
Smoked Torula Yeast,
Oregano and Natural Flavorings.
Milk

Evolution Catering Ingredient List
Tomatoes
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Minced garlic
Onions
Carrots
Celery
Spices & Herbs
Honey

Whose would you rather eat?

Also check out our Mac N' Cheese Comparison here

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Heating Instructions...

2011-03-20T15:33:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday, March 21
(scroll down for complete Cleanse Instructions)

Honey Chile Glazed Salmon
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and add extra sauce to salmon
3. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Chicken Canellini
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Baked Ziti
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center
(different length heating time for different sized zitis)

Veggie Curry
1. Add curry (and rice) to a fry pan with a spoonful of olive oil
2. Heat over medium temp for about 5 mins, stirring constantly until hot

Soup
1. Empty into a saucepan and heat until hot and bubbly

Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake about 15 mins, until hot in center

Roasted Winter Veggies
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake 5-10 mins, until hot

Sauteed Spinach
Stove
1. Open baggy and place spinach in a fry pan
2. Heat over medium heat until hot throughout
-OR-
1. Heat a pan of simmering water
2. Place entire baggy of spinach in water and heat 5 mins
Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Open baggy and place spinach on a baking sheet
3. Heat 5 mins, until hot

CLEANSE:
NOTE:For the freshest dinners, place Friday dinner in freezer when you receive it. And move it into the fridge Thursday night or Friday morning.

Monday Dinner
Honey Chile Glazed Salmon
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and add extra sauce to salmon
3. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Tuesday Breakfast
Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake about 10 mins, until hot in center

Tuesday Dinner
Salmon Burgers
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake 10 mins, or until hot

Wednesday Dinner
Chicken Canellini
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Thursday Breakfast
Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove lid and bake about 10 mins, until hot in center

Thursday Dinner
Veggie Curry
1. Add curry to a fry pan with a spoonful of olive oil
2. Heat over medium temp for about 5 mins, stirring constantly until hot

Friday Lunch
Soup
1. Empty into a saucepan and heat until hot and bubbly

Friday Dinner
Garlic Chicken with Veggies
1. Heat a pot of simmering water
2. Place baggy of chicken and veggies into the water for about 10 mins, or until hot throughout

How to Heat Up Your Meals, Part 2

2011-03-16T13:59:00.000-07:00

2011-03-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

Cleanse Week!
4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 3/21

* dinner: honey chile glazed salmon with veggies

Tuesday 3/22

* breakfast: chicken apple sausage fritatta
* snack: side of berries
* lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
* dinner: salmon burgers with black beans and spinach

Wednesday 3/23

* breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
* snack: almonds
* lunch: citrus salad (vegetarian)
* dinner: chicken cannelini

Thursday 3/24

* breakfast: veggie frittata
* snack: orange
* lunch: apple basil tuna salad with a side of mixed greens
* dinner: vegetable curry

Friday 3/25

* breakfast: apple with almond butter
* snack: trail mix
* lunch: vegetable soup
* dinner: garlic chicken with seasonal veggies

promo code: SNOW

Heating Instructions...

2011-03-13T14:05:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday, March 14

Chicken Cordon Bleu
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake chicken about 10-15 mins, until heated through

Balsamic Butter Steak
OVEN
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Add balsamic butter to steak
3. Bake about 10 mins, until heated through to your liking
STOVE
1. Add balsamic butter to a fry pan and heat
2. Add steak (sliced) and saute about 5 mins, until heated to your liking

Panko Crusted Tilapia
1. Remove sauce and preheat oven to 350
2. Bake fish about 10 mins, until heated through
3. Enjoy with pesto dipping sauce

Meatloaf
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Mac n' Cheese
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Soup
Heat on stove in a saucepan until bubbly and hot

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove from wrapping and bake about 10 mins, until crisp

Mashed Root Veggies
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake until hot, about 5-10 mins

Sauteed Spinach
if thawed...
1. Place baggy of spinach in simmering water until heated through, about 5 mins
-OR-
1. Remove from baggy
2. heat on stove with a spoonful of olive oil until heated through, about 3-5 mins
if frozen...
1. Place baggy of spinach in simmering water until heated through, about 10 mins

My Classic Meatloaf Recipe (available this week!)

2011-03-11T19:45:00.001-08:00

Kat's Classic Meatloaf
Serves 4 generous portions

2 lbs. ground beef
1 small diced red peppers
1 small diced yellow onion
diced garlic
2 eggs
1.5 cups breadcrumbs
1 .5 cups parmesan (shredded)
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup worcestershire
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper

Recipe:
1. Dice the veggies (dime-sized) and saute them together until softened
2. Allow veggies to cool
3. Mix beef w/ everything, kneading everything together
3. Bake in a loaf pan, or on a baking sheet (just form into a big mound) about 45 mins @ 375 (maybe less for a smaller version, check after 30 mins)
4. Check to make sure it's cooked through with a meat thermometer or by peeking into the center

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Heating Instructions...

2011-03-06T11:33:00.000-08:00

...for the week of March 7

Salmon in Papillote
1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Steam-bake salmon about 20 mins, until cooked through

Herb Roasted Chicken
1. Place baggy of chicken in simmering water until heated through, about 10 mins
-OR-
1. Heat in oven about 10 mins,

Frittatas
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake frittata 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Stuffed Peppers
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 15-20 mins, until hot in center

Spicy Baked Ratatouille
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 10 mins, until hot throughout
-OR-
1. Heat a fry pan on the stove
2. Add ratatouille and heat, stirring often about 5 mins

Asian Chicken Stir Fry
1. Heat a fry pan on the stove
2. Add stir fry and heat, stirring often about 5 mins

Quinoa with Asian Chicken Stir Fry
1. Heat a fry pan on the stove
2. Add quinoa and stir fry and heat, stirring often about 5 mins

Soup
Heat on stove or microwave until bubbly and hot throughout

Herb Roasted Chicken with veggies (Friday dinner)
1. Place baggy of chicken and veggies in simmering water until heated through, about 10 mins

Evolution Gives: Delivering to Families in Need

2011-03-01T15:18:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to present to you my new project, a foundation called

Evolution Gives!

My family was recently affected by colon cancer. It is easy to feel helpless, like there is nothing you can do to help a relative get through a struggle like this. So instead of sitting around feeling effortless, I decided to do something to help other families through tough times.

I started thinking, well what can I do about this? I can't cure cancer. I barely passed my college biology class! All I really know how to do is cook. Then it occurred to me that families suffering with illness probably have a tough time putting healthy homemade meals on the dinner table every night. With distractions like doctors appointments, and tending to the ill person in the family. They could probably use a nice hot meal from time to time.

So it evolved, I created Evolution Gives, a foundation that will donate free meals to families struggling with illness.

To start out, each month I will donate a $50 gift certificate to a deserving family. Hopefully with some donations we can increase this gift certificate amount and help out more and more families over time!

We have been collaborating with UCSF Helen Diller Family Cancer Center to help reach out to familes. If you know someone who would benefit for this, feel free to pass it on to them! Also on the webpage you will see a "Donate" button. If you have been through a similar situation and want to offer a few dollars, we would love to put them to good use.

Thanks for reading. This project is very near and dear to my heart, and I am so looking forward to seeing what kind of a difference we can make!

Here is the Link: Evolution Gives

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The EC Cleanse March 7

2011-03-01T10:52:00.000-08:00

Feedback from the Cleanse: "Everything was delicious and really helped with controlling my out of control eating habits. I feel a little lost now without it. Would absolutely do it again and again. I feel much better, more energy and hopeful that I can keep it going. Thanks so much for doing it. Please do it again, soon!"

Cleanse Week!

Monday 3/7

dinner: salmon in papilloote

Tuesday 3/8

breakfast: chicken apple sausage fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: chili turkey stuffed red peppers

Wednesday 3/9

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: chinese chicken salad
dinner: spicy baked ratatouille

Thursday 3/10

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: tuna nicoise salad with a side of mixed greens

dinner: Asian chicken stir fry

Friday 3/11

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: hummus plate
lunch: carrot ginger soup
dinner: herb roasted chicken with seasonal veggies

promo code: SNOW

Heating Instructions...

2011-02-27T13:46:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday, February 28

Spinach Feta Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 15 mins, until hot in center

Herb Crusted Salmon
1. Heat oven to 250
2. Bake about 15 mins, until hot in center

Molasses Glazed Pork
(from freezer)
1. Heat a pot of simmering water
2. Add baggy of pork and allow to thaw, about 5 mins
3. Carefully remove from baggy and top w/ molasses glaze

(from fridge)
1. Heat a skillet with a spoonful of olive oil
2. Add pork and heat 3-5 mins, until hot in center
3. Top with molasses glaze

Whole Wheat Lasagna
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 20-30 mins, until bubbly and hot in center

Crepes
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 20-30 mins, until hot in center

Soup
1. Heat on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake pizza about 10 mins, until hot

How To Make Crepes

2011-02-23T23:21:00.000-08:00

Available to order this week!

Heating Instructions...

2011-02-20T14:21:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday, February 21

Tilapia
1. Remove sauce from pan
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Chicken Cannellini
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake chicken and beans about 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Shepherd's Pie
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake about 20 mins, until warmed through

Salmon Burgers
1.Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake burgers, beans and spinach 15-20 mins, until hot

Vegetable Curry
1. Toss into a hot skillet with a tablespoon olive oil
2. Stir fry 3-4 mins, until warm throughout

Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, until hot throughout

Turkey Chili
heat on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Sauteed Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Herb Roasted Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in the center
OR if frozen
1. Place baggy of chicken in a pot of simmering water
2. Simmer about 10 mins, until thawed and hot throughout

How to Heat Up Your Meals, Part 1

2011-02-17T12:43:00.000-08:00

This video will show you exactly how to heat up your meals. Our first video features our vacuum sealed meals. They can be either frozen or fresh to begin.

The EC Cleanse February 21

2011-02-15T11:06:00.000-08:00

Feedback from the Cleanse: "Everything was delicious and really helped with controlling my out of control eating habits. I feel a little lost now without it. Would absolutely do it again and again. I feel much better, more energy and hopeful that I can keep it going. Thanks so much for doing it. Please do it again, soon!"

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 2/21:

dinner: tilapia with basil mint sauce

Tuesday 2/22:

breakfast: chicken apple sausage fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: salmon burgers with black beans and spinach

Wednesday 2/23:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: citrus salad
dinner: chicken cannellini

Thursday 2/24:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: tuna apple salad with a side of mixed greens

dinner: vegetable curry

Friday, 2/25:

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: trail mix
lunch: turkey chili
dinner: herb roasted chicken with brussel sprouts

promo code: snow

Heating Instructions...

2011-02-13T17:26:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday, February 14 (Happy Valentine's Day!)

Chicken w/ Prosciutto
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Panko Crusted Tilapia
1. Remove sauce from pan
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Steak with Red Pepper Sauce
Stove Directions (recommended):
1. Place steak in a hot fry pan with one tablespoon of oil
2. Saute 2-3 mins, or until hot
3. Top with red pepper steak sauce
Oven Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Remove lid and place pan of steak in oven
3. Bake 15-20 mins, or until it reaches your desired doneness
4. Top with red pepper steak sauce

Enchilada Casserole
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake enchilada pan 20-25 minutes, until warmed through

Brownie Bread Pudding
1. Heat in microwave 2-3 mins, until warm (or you can heat in oven)
2. top with vanilla ice cream (not included)

Quinoa with Chicken Stir Fry
1. Toss into a hot skillet with a tablespoon olive oil
2. Stir fry 3-4 mins, until warm throughout

Quiche
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 20-25 mins, until warmed through

Soup
heat on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Mashed Veggies
1. Heat on the stove or in the oven for about 10 mins, until hot

Sauteed Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Pork Chop with Veggie Quinoa

2011-02-10T09:39:00.000-08:00

Practically Paleo...meat, veggies, and just a dash of grains to help stretch your dinner

1. Make the quinoa (according to package instructions)

2. Saute your veggies. I used broccoli, carrots and shallots

3. Meanwhile, cook your pork chop following the same method as the steak in this previous post

4. When quinoa is cooked, toss it in the saute pan and mix around with the veggie goodness

5. Top veggie quinoa with pork chop and enjoy!

promo code: snow

Heating Instructions...

2011-02-06T13:24:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday February 7

Jerk Rubbed Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicken and place chicken in a hot skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins, until warmed through and crisp brown on the outside
3. top with pineapple salsa
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in microwave or a pot of simmering water 2-3 mins, until thawed
2. top with pineapple salsa

Stuffed Tilapia
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake salmon about 15-20 minutes, until hot throughout

Mushroom Polenta Lasagna
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in center

Chicken Tikka Masala
1. Add tikka masala and rice to a hot fry pan
2. Heat on stove for about 10 mins, until hot throughout

Soup
Heat on in pan on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Veggie Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, until hot throughout

Roasted Veggies
If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil
If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

The EC Cleanse February 7

2011-02-01T11:40:00.000-08:00

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 2/7:

dinner: spinach stuffed tilapia

Tuesday 2/8:

breakfast: chicken apple sausage fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: salmon burgers with black beans and spinach

Wednesday 2/9:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: fennel apple salad
dinner: chicken tikka masala

Thursday 2/10:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: tuna nicoise salad with a side of mixed greens

dinner: Mushroom Polenta "Lasagna" (polenta instead of pasta!)

Friday, 2/11:

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: trail mix
lunch: butternut squash soup
dinner: jerk chicken with fresh veggies

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Heating Instructions...

2011-01-30T11:40:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday January 31

Garlic Herb Pork Chop
if thawed...
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Remove from vacuum bag
3. Bake 10-15 mins, until heated through
if frozen...
1. Place vacuum baggy of pork in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw and heat through, about 5-10 mins
3. Open baggy carefully and serve

Herb Crusted Salmon
Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake 10-15 minutes, until warmed through

Mojo Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake Chicken 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Stuffed Manicotti
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake manicotti 15-20 mins, until warmed through

Cuban Fajitas
Stove
1. Heat chicken, beans and rice in a pan until hot
2. Warm tortillas in microwave
3. Make your own fajitas
Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place pan in oven until everything is hot (about 20 mins), stirring once

Soup
Heat on stove until bubbly and hot

Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Mashed Veggies
1. Heat on the stove or in the oven for about 10 mins, until hot

Practically Paleo

2011-01-27T17:49:00.000-08:00

Practically Paleo...meat, veggies, and just a dash of grains to help stretch your dinner

How do you make a truly juicy pan-fried steak for those cold winter months? A steak that tastes so good you don't even need a sauce for it? Here's how:Ingredients:

NY Steak (about 4-6 oz. per person)

handful of brussel sprouts

polenta (I had the pre-cooked kind on hand from Trader Joes)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400

Slice off the brussel sprouts' stems and slice in half

Lay brussel sprouts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil

Add enough salt and pepper to make sure each sprout get seasoned

Toss sprouts around until coated, place in oven

Pat steaks dry and coat in salt and freshly cracked pepper

Heat a pan until smoking hot (we used all clad, not non-stick)

Add enough olive oil to the pan that provides a thin coating on pan

Once you can see the heat rising from the pan, add steak

Let steak sit there for 2-3 mins.

Use tongs to try to flip it, but if it sticks, let it sit longer to sear completely

When it's ready, flip the steak and let sear on the other side, then the edges of the steak too

Place entire pan in oven (if it's oven safe, if not, add steak to baking sheet w/ sprouts)

Bake steak the rest of the way, until desired doneness, about 7-10 mins

When steak is done, set on a cutting board to rest completely, put pan back on burner

Slice prepared polenta into discs and toss into the steak drippings in your pan

Cook polenta 4-5 mins on each side in steak drippings

Serve on plate, with polenta on bottom to soak up steak juices

promo code: yummy

Heating Instructions...

2011-01-23T19:46:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday, January 24

Salmon in Papillote
1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Bake salmon about 15-20 mins, until hot in the center

Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake about 15 mins, until hot in the center

Chicken with White Beans
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake chicken and beans about 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Polenta Lasagna
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in the center

Stuffed Red Peppers
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in the center

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in the center

Herb Roasted Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until hot in the center
OR if frozen
1. Place baggy of chicken in a pot of simmering water
2. Simmer about 10 mins, until thawed and hot throughout

Sauteed Spinach
1. Toss in a hot saute pan for 2-3 mins, until hot
OR
1. Place baggy of spinach in a pot of simmering water
2. Simmer about 5 mins, until thawed and hot throughout

Cleanse Menu Monday January 24

2011-01-18T09:50:00.000-08:00

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 1/24:

dinner: salmon in papillote

Tuesday 1/25:

breakfast: chicken apple sausage fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: Tuscan white bean chicken

Wednesday 1/26:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: chinese chicken salad with crisp lettuce, cashews, sesame seeds, cilantro and grated carrots
dinner: Mushroom Polenta "Lasagna" (polenta instead of pasta!)

Thursday 1/27:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: tuna salad with a side of mixed greens

dinner: Turkey Chili Red Peppers

Friday, 1/28:

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: hummus with celery sticks
lunch: carrot ginger soup
dinner: herb roasted chicken breast with and seasonal veggies *freezer-friendly*

2011-01-16T18:56:00.001-08:00

Self-proclaimed Skinny Girl Bethenny chats about her easy way to stay in shape and healthy.

I love Bethenny's food philosophy, especially what she does when offered a basket of fries. It's all about enjoying food without making it an emotional reward/punishment.

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http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/bethenny-frankel-america-fat/story?id=12460595

Heating Instructions...

2011-01-16T18:41:00.000-08:00

...for the week of TUESDAY January 18

Balsamic Butter Steak
1. Add balsamic butter and steak to a hot pan
2. Saute for 3-4 mins, until warm throughout

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Almonds
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake chicken until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes

Cod with Basil Mint Sauce
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake fish about 10-15 mins, until warmed through
3. Top with Sauce

Meatloaf
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake meatloaf 20-25 mins, until warmed throughout

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake pizza 10-15 mins, until hot
OR
microwave until hot (about 2 mins)

Quinoa with Asian Chicken Stir Fry
1. Toss into a hot skillet with a tablespoon olive oil
2. Stir fry 3-4 mins, until warm throughout

Gumbo
1.Heat on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Roasted Potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake until hot, about 10 mins

Heating Instructions...

2011-01-07T12:02:00.000-08:00

...For the week of Monday January 10

Molasses Glazed Pork

1. Preheat oven to 375

2. Bake pork about 10 mins, until hot in the center

Herb Crusted Salmon

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Bake salmon until warm in the center, about 15 mins

Garlic Chicken

If thawed:
1. Heat a spoonful of olive oil in a pan until hot
2. Heat chicken breast until hot throughout
If frozen:
1. Place entire bag of chicken into simmering water
2. Cook until hot throughout the breast

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake enchilada pan 20-25 minutes, until warmed through

Whole Wheat Lasagna

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Remove lid and place pan of lasagna in oven
3. Bake for 20-30 mins, or until bubbly

Spinach Gruyere Quiche

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 20-25 mins, until warmed through

Soup

1. Heat on stove until bubbly

Roasted Winter Veggies

If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil
If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

Sauteed Spinach

If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Attending the Culinary School in Paris

2011-01-04T19:59:00.000-08:00

A couple of months ago while traveling in Paris, I was lucky enough to attend a few classes at the infamous Culinary Academy there. It was an amazing experience!

Before I met my loving husband, my plan was to attend Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in San Francisco. My life took a different turn which I am very happy about, but a small part of me always wondered what culinary school would be like...

Well, the main campus for Le Cordon Bleu happens to be located in Paris, a 20 minute walk from our apartment. So last week I attended a class there and got to experience culinary school firsthand!

They offer these great 2 hour short courses for amateurs to drop in on. It was so neat being on the infamous campus, being taught technique by real Le Cordon Bleu professors.There was a chef, sommelier and translator. They were all really funny and entertaining and made the class really enjoyable.

The first class I took was called "Food and Wine Pairings" and the chef made the following:

Seared Scallops and Mushroom Truffle Risotto with Glazed Baby Carrots

Monkfish wrapped in Ham with Cilantro Celery

Hazelnut Chocolate Tart with Ganache

And these wonderful dishes were each paired with seasonal white wines. These wines really did go beautifully with each dish!

Heating Instructions...

2011-01-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

...For the week of Monday January 3

*Note* For the Cleanse, place Herb Roasted chicken in freezer. On Friday morning, place it in the refrigerator to thaw

Salmon in Papillote
1. Preheat oven to 300
2. Keep salmon wrapped up in the foil and place in oven
3. Bake approximately 30 minutes
4. Open package carefully and enjoy

Veggie Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, until hot throughout

Salmon Burgers
1.Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake burgers, beans and spinach 15-20 mins, until hot

Lettuce Wraps:
1. Set lettuce aside
2. Heat stir fry in a saute pan for 3-5 mins, stirring often until hot

Stuffed Red Peppers
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake peppers until hot throughout, about 15-20 mins

Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake pizza 10-15 mins, until hot
OR
microwave until hot (about 2 mins)

Soup
Heat on stove until bubbly

Herb Roasted Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicken and place chicken in a hot skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins, until warmed through and crisp brown on the outside
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in microwave or a pot of simmering water 2-3 mins, until thawed

Roasted Winter Veggies

If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil
If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

Sauteed Spinach

Cleanse Menu, Just in Time for New Year's

2010-12-27T17:36:00.000-08:00

Ready to start off 2011 on the right track? Check out our uber-healthy menu to be delivered Monday, January 3

ORDER HERE

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 1/3:

dinner: salmon in papillote

Tuesday 1/4:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: (health nut salad)mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: salmon burgers with a side of black beans and sauteed spinach

Wednesday 1/5:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: chinese chicken salad with crisp lettuce, cashews, sesame seeds, cilantro and grated carrots
dinner: Turkey Chili Stuffed Peppers

Thursday 1/6:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: tuna salad with a side of mixed greens

dinner: chicken lettuce wraps with stir fried veggies

Friday, 1/7:

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: hummus with celery sticks
lunch: mushroom leek soup
dinner: herb roasted chicken breast with and winter veggies *freezer-friendly*

ORDER HERE

note about the cleanse: We usually keep the menu as accurate as possible but there is always a chance we will substitute a different type of fish or produce if the availability changes. We strive to bring you only the BEST ingredients, so if we do change the menu a bit, know that it is to ensure the best quality for you! Let us know if you have any food allergies that would complicate this process :)

promo code: HAPPY

ORDER HERE

Heating Instructions...

2010-12-17T10:15:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday, December 20

Herb Roasted Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicken and place chicken in a hot skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins, until warmed through and crisp brown on the outside
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in microwave or a pot of simmering water 2-3 mins, until thawed

Stuffed Tilapia
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake salmon about 15-20 minutes, until hot throughout

Pepperoni Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake pizza 10-15 mins, until hot

OR

microwave until hot (about 2 mins)

Ratatouille
1. Pre-heat oven to 375
2. Bake until heated through, about 10 mins

Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, until hot throughout

Turkey Meatballs
1. Simmer on stove 10-15 mins, until hot
OR
1. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 mins

Brussel Sprouts
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm

If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Heating Instructions...

2010-12-12T09:53:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday, December 13

Chicken Piccata
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicken and empty into a hot skillet with lemon sauce
2. Heat 2-3 minutes, until browned on outside and warmed through

If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in a pot of simmering water 3-5 minutes, until warmed through
2. Slice bag open carefully
3. Heat up lemon sauce and pour on top

Steak w/ Red Pepper Sauce
Stove Directions (recommended):
1. Place steak slices in a hot fry pan with one tablespoon of oil
2. Saute 2-3 mins, or until hot
3. Top with red pepper steak sauce

Oven Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Remove lid and place pan of steak in oven
3. Bake 15-20 mins, or until it reaches your desired doneness
4. Top with red pepper steak sauce

Panko Crusted Cod
1. Remove sauce from pan
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Baked Ziti
1. Pre-heat oven to 350
2. Bake ziti for 15-20 mins, stirring once, until hot throughout

Cuban Fajitas
Stove
1. Heat chicken, beans and rice in a pan until hot
2. Warm tortillas in microwave until warm
3. Make your own fajitas
Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place pan in oven until everything is hot (about 20 mins), stirring once

Pesto Pizza
1. Place pizza on a baking sheet
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Bake pizza 15 mins, or until hot

Soup
Heat on stove until hot throughout and bubbly

Brussel Sprouts
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Roasted Potatoes
Oven:
1. Pop in a 375 degree preheated oven until hot

Heard of Annie's Organic Macaroni?

2010-12-08T16:01:00.000-08:00

The Mac n' Cheese Comparision...

In the Evolution Kitchen we only use natural ingredients. You won't find anything in our meals that you can't pronounce or recognize. You can only get food this healthy when it's made fresh, and free from preservatives. Check out our Mac n' Cheese comparison between Annie's vs. Evolution:

Annies Ingredient List

1.ORGANIC WHEAT MACARONI
2.ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE
3.ORGANIC CULTURED 4.PASTEURIZED MILK
5.ORGANIC WHEY
6.ORGANIC NONFAT MILK
7.ORGANIC CREAM
8.SALT
9.NATURAL SODIUM PHOSPHATE
10.ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR

Evolution Ingredient List
1. Pasta
2. Milk
3. Cheese
4. Flour
5. Butter

Which would YOU choose?

Heating Instructions...

2010-12-05T15:57:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday December 6

Chicken Cacciatore
Stovetop
1. Empty chicken and tomato sauce in saucepan
2. Simmer about 15 minutes, until chicken in warmed through
Oven
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Place pan of chicken and sauce in oven for about 15 minutes, until warmed through

Herb Crusted Salmon
Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake 10-15 minutes, until warmed through

Garlic Herb Pork Chop
1. Preheat oven to 375
2.. Bake pork chop 10-15 mins, or until hot in the center

Whole Wheat Lasagna
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Remove lid and place pan of lasagna in oven
3. Bake for 20-30 mins, or until bubbly

Chicken Strips
1. Remove sauce
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Place chicken strips and potatoes flat on a sheet pan
4. Bake until warmed through, about 15 mins

Quiche
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 20-25 mins, until warmed through

Soup
Heat on stove until hot and bubbly

Mediterranean Chard
Stove:
1. Toss in a hot pan with some olive oil and saute until hot

Roasted Potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake until hot, about 10 mins

Heating Instructions...

2010-11-27T17:16:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday November 29

Jerk Rubbed Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicken and place chicken in a hot skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins, until warmed through and crisp brown on the outside
3. top with pineapple salsa
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in microwave or a pot of simmering water 2-3 mins, until thawed
2. top with pineapple salsa

Sea Bass w/ Basil Mint Pesto
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake fish about 10-15 mins, until warmed through

Salmon Burgers
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake 10-15 mins, until heated through

Quinoa with Asian Chicken Stir Fry
1. Toss into a hot skillet with a tablespoon olive oil
2. Stir fry 3-4 mins, until warm throughout

Spicy Baked Ratatouille
1. Pre-heat oven to 375
2. Bake until heated through, about 10 mins

Veggie Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, until hot throughout

Red Pepper Soup
Heat on stove until hot

Heating Instructions...

2010-11-23T21:01:00.000-08:00

...for the Thanksgiving Meal Delivery

(turkey heating instructions will be included with the food upon delivery)

Apple Cobbler
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 15-20 mins (depending on the size of the casserole and how many other things are in your oven)

Green Bean Casserole
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 20-40 mins (depending on the size of the casserole and how many other things are in your oven)

Potatoes Au Gratin
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 20-40 mins (depending on the size of the casserole and how many other things are in your oven)

Sourdough Stuffing
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake 20-40 mins (depending on the size of the casserole and how many other things are in your oven)

Dinner Rolls
Warm in the oven for a few minutes

Slow Roasted Turkey Breast
1. Place in an oven safe pan
2. Preheat oven to 400
3. Roast 15-20 mins, until warm in the center

The EC Cleanse November 29

2010-11-23T07:28:00.000-08:00

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 11/29:

dinner: wild sea bass or cod with basil mint pesto on a bed of fresh spinach

Tuesday 11/30:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: salmon burgers with a side of black beans and mediterranean chard

Wednesday 12/1:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: chinese chicken salad with crisp lettuce, cashews, sesame seeds, cilantro and grated carrots
dinner: Spicy Baked Ratatouille

Thursday 12/2:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: tuna nicoise salad with a side of mixed greens

dinner: stir fry with chicken, mushrooms, snap peas, onion, red peppers, broccoli

Friday, 12/3

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: hummus with celery sticks
lunch: roasted red pepper soup
dinner: jerk rubbed chicken breast with and seasonal veggies

note about the cleanse: We usually keep the menu as accurate as possible but there is always a chance we will substitute a different type of fish or produce if the availability changes. We strive to bring you only the BEST ingredients, so if we do change the menu a bit, know that it is to ensure the best quality for you! Let us know if you have any food allergies that would complicate this process :)

Heating Instructions...

2010-11-21T14:22:00.000-08:00

...for Monday November 22

Stuffed Tilapia
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake salmon about 15-20 minutes, until hot throughout

Herb Roasted Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicken and place chicken in a hot skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins, until warmed through and crisp brown on the outside
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in microwave or a pot of simmering water 2-3 mins, until thawed

Turkey Chili Stuffed Peppers
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake peppers until hot throughout, about 15-20 mins

Italian Meatballs
1. Place meatballs and tomato sauce in saucepan over medium heat
2. Simmer about 10 mins, until meatballs are hot throughout

Veggie Frittata
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 10 mins, until hot throughout

Veggie Sides
If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil
If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

The First Ever "Mini Cleanse"

2010-11-19T09:21:00.000-08:00

We have a short week coming up due to Thanksgiving, so we're offering a Mini-Cleanse. Eat super healthy in the days leading up to Turkey Day, so you can indulge guilt-free. Check it out:

2.5 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 11/22:

dinner: spinach stuffed tilapia

Tuesday 11/23:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: turkey chili stuffed red peppers

Wednesday 11/24:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: side of apple basil tuna salad with mixed greens
dinner: herb roasted chicken with roasted veggies

Thursday 11/25:

breakfast: veggie frittata

Promo Code: Spice

Evolution Calendar

2010-11-16T07:24:00.000-08:00

With the holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to plan ahead so you know what's going on in the Evolution kitchen over the next couple months:

Mon. Nov 22: Regular Delivery (including the Mini-Cleanse to provide healthy meals before Turkey day indulgence!)
Wed. November 24: Thanksgiving Delivery
Mon. November 29: Cleanse Menu (detox after Turkey Day!)
Mon. Dec 6: Regular Delivery
Mon., Dec 13: Regular Delivery
Mon. Dec 20: Cleanse Menu
Mon. Dec 27: Evolution Vacation, no delivery
Mon. Jan. 3: Cleanse Menu (Happy New Year!!)

Heating Instructions...

2010-11-14T07:58:00.000-08:00

...for the week of Monday November 15

Balsamic Butter Steak
Stove
1. Add balsamic butter and steak to a hot pan
2. Saute for 3-4 mins, until warm throughout

Garlic Chicken
If thawed:
1. Heat a spoonful of olive oil in a pan until hot
2. Heat chicken breast until hot throughout
If frozen:
1. Place entire bag of chicken into simmering water
2. Cook until hot throughout the breast

Herb Crusted Salmon
Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake 10-15 minutes, until warmed through

Chicken Mushroom Rice Bake
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Place rice bake in oven 15-20 mins, stirring once during heating

Meatballs
1. Place meatballs and tomato sauce in saucepan over medium heat
2. Simmer about 10 mins, until meatballs are hot throughout

Gumbo
Heat in a pan until bubbly and hot throughout

Roasted Veggies
If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil
If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

Collard Greens
1. Toss in a hot pan
2. Saute a few mins until hot throughout

A Book I Love

2010-11-10T08:08:00.000-08:00

The Sweet Life In Paris: Delicious Adventures
in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City
By David Lebovitz

David Lebovitz captures the essence of what it takes to be an American turned Parisian. As a former award-winning pastry chef at the infamous Chez Panisse in Berkeley, David definitely has the credentials to be considered a celebrity chef. But what makes him really special is his magical gift with words.

Paragraph by paragraph you feel like you are walking the spindly streets with him, stepping into pastry shops and boulangeries, smelling the sweet aroma of salted butter. He takes you behind the scenes with Parisian fish mongers, cheese makers and chocolate artists. He comically explains the social and cultural differences between fumbling American tourists and refined Parisian sophisticates.

Having recently spent some time in Paris, I kept noticing how accurate David was- we kept running into real-life examples of the hilarious anecdotes we read. The new hubby would read a chapter of "The Sweet Life" to me every evening while I cooked dinner and it quickly became something I looked forward to every day.

Excerpt from Amazon:

"I distinctly remember the exact moment when I became Parisian. It wasn’t the moment when I found myself seriously considering buying dress socks with goofy cartoon characters on them. Nor was it the time I went to my bank with €135 in hand to make a payment for €134, and thought it completely normal when the teller told me that the bank didn’t have any change that day.
And I’m sure it wasn’t when I ran into the fifty-something receptionist from my doctor’s office sunbathing topless by the Seine, à la française, and I didn’t avert my eyes (much as I wanted to).
It wasn’t when my shoulder bag caught the sweater of a young boy in La Maison du Chocolat and, as it started to unravel, I ignored his woeful cries. “C’est pas ma faute!” I reasoned to myself before walking away. After all, who in their right mind would wear a sweater to a chocolate shop, anyway?..."

This book would make a great Christmas book for anyone who loves food, loves Paris, or just loves to laugh:

Hardcover

Paperback

Heating Instructions...

2010-11-07T06:16:00.000-08:00

For the week of Monday November 8

Apple Sage Pork
If thawed:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Remove pork from bag and bake 10 mins or until hot throughout
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of pork in a pot of simmering water 3-5 minutes, until
warmed through
2. Slice bag open carefully
3. Top with remaining apple sage filling

Salmon with Green Olive Relish
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Set aside relish
3. Bake salmon about 15 mins, until warmed through
4. Top with relish

Spinach Feta Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake about 15 until heated through

Enchilada Casserole
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake enchilada pan 20-25 minutes, until warmed through

Spinach Mushroom Manicotti
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake 20-25 mins, or until warmed through

Lamb Stew
1. Heat on stove until bubbly

Roasted Veggies
If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil
If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

Sauteed Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm
If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Thanksgiving Delivered

2010-11-05T06:46:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving Menu

delivered to your door

order here

Free Range Roasted Turkey

Sprial Ham

Rich Pan Gravy

Cranberry Sauce

Green Bean Casserole

Potatoes Au Gratin

Sourdough Stuffing

Dinner Rolls

Pumpkin Pie

Apple Cobbler

Flower Arrangements

Visit our Order Page for Sizes and Prices

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Heating Instructions...

2010-10-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

...for Monday November 1
(scroll down for cleanse heating instructions by day)

Herb Roasted Chicken
1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Salmon Burgers
1. preheat oven to 300 degrees
2. bake salmon burgers 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Sea Bass
1. preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot and fish is cooked through
3. Top with pesto

Chicken Curry
1. preheat oven to 375
2. bake curry and potatoes until hot, about 16 mins.
-OR- throw into a pan and heat on stove top until hot

Spicy Ratatouille
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake ratatouille until hot in center, about 10 mins

Soup
1. Heat on stove until bubbly

Veggie Frittata

1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake frittata 10 mins, or until hot in center

Mediterranean Chard
1. sautee in a pan for 2 minutes, until hot

Spicy Sweet Potatoes
pop in oven at 350 for 10 mins or until hot

THE CLEANSE-heating instructions
NOTE: place Friday night dinner in freezer to ensure flavor and freshness. On Friday morning pop it in your fridge to thaw

monday dinner

1. preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot and fish is cooked through
3. Top with pesto

tuesday breakfast

1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake frittata 10 mins, or until hot in center

tuesday dinner
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. bake salmon burgers 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

wednesday dinner
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake ratatouille until hot in center, about 10 mins

thursday breakfast

1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake frittata 10 mins, or until hot in center

thursday dinner
1. preheat oven to 375
2. bake curry and potatoes until hot, about 16 mins.
-OR- throw into a pan and heat on stove top until hot

friday lunch
1.Heat soup in a pan on stove until bubbly

friday dinner
1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake chicken and veggies 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

The Cleanse- Monday November 1

2010-10-26T03:54:00.000-07:00

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Feedback from the Cleanse: "Everything was delicious and really helped with controlling my out of control eating habits. I feel a little lost now without it. Would absolutely do it again and again. I feel much better, more energy and hopeful that I can keep it going. Thanks so much for doing it. Please
do it again, soon!"

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 11/1:

dinner: sea bass with basil mint pesto on a bed of fresh spinach

Tuesday 11/2:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: salmon burgers with a side of black beans and mediterranean chard

Wednesday 11/3:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: Spicy Baked Ratatouille

Thursday 11/4:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: black bean dip with celery sticks

lunch: mixed greens with a side of tuna nicoise salad

dinner: chicken curry

Friday, 11/5

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: orange
lunch: butternut squash soup
dinner: herb roasted chicken breast with and seasonal veggies

promo code: Spice

note about the cleanse: We usually keep the menu as accurate as possible but there is always a chance we will substitute a different type of fish or produce if the availability changes. We strive to bring you only the BEST ingredients, so if we do change the menu a bit, know that it is to ensure the best quality for you! Let us know if you have any food allergies that would complicate this process :)

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Heating Instructions...

2010-10-23T14:39:00.000-07:00

...For the week of Monday, October 25

Braised Lamb Shanks
Stovetop
1. Empty lamb and sauce into a saucepan
2. Simmer 10-15 mins, until it's warmed through
Oven
1. Pre heat oven to 400
2. Bake lamb and sauce until warmed through

Herb Crusted Salmon
Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake 10-15 minutes, until warmed through

Honey Mustard Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicke and empty into a hot skillet with one tablespoon oil or butter
2. Heat 2-3 minutes, until browned on outside and warmed through
If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in a pot of simmering water 3-5 minutes, until warmed through
2. Slice bag open carefully

Baked Apple Dessert
1.Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake apples 15-20 mins, until soft

Pumpkin Curry
1. Empty curry and rice into a fry pan
2. Saute 5-10 mins, until heated through
-OR-
1. place on microwaveable plate
2. Microwave a few minutes, stirring once, until heated through

Whole Wheat Lasagna
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Remove lid and place pan of lasagna in oven
3. Bake for 20-30 mins, or until bubbly

Pumpkin Chili
Heat in a pan on the stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Roasted Winter Veggies
If thawed:
1. Warm up in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil

If frozen:
1. Place bag of veggies in a pot of simmering water until thawed

Sauteed Spinach

Fried Sardines

2010-10-23T14:04:00.001-07:00

This is another recipe I made a few weeks ago, adapted from my favorite San Franciscan turned Parisian blogger, David Liebovitz.(This recipe can be found in his book The Sweet Life in Paris available at http://www.davidlebovitz.com/ ). It is unique and in my opinion tastes hot off the fry pan and even better at room temperature the next day.

A note about the sardines: When I think of sardines I picture the slimy, salty little things that come in a can. But at the open market in Paris, they are these big beautiful fillets of fish that don't smell at all fishy. The bones have been taken out, and they are ready to go. We bought a half kilo of them for only 2 euro (*about $2.75). It lasted us 3 meals each, so it was a great deal!

The Recipe (you'll have to buy his book for the full recipe, and believe me it's worth it, such a great read! But here is the gist of the recipe):

Dredge the fillets in flour on both sides(I add a dash of salt to the flour first)
Heat a pan with a bunch of vegetable oil in it so it's very hot
Fry the fish one minute on each side
Let drain on a paper towel
Add sliced onions, cook for 20 mins
Add vinegar and sugar to the onions
Serve yourself some fish and a spoonful the onion/suga/vinegar mixture (the pickling sauce)
With the leftovers, layer the sardines with the pickling sauce
Cover well and refrigerate
Eat the pickled sardines with thick crusty bread and brie, preferably in the Luxembourg Garden :)

promo code: Happy

Heating Instructions...

2010-10-17T05:31:00.001-07:00

...for the week of Monday October 18

Garlic Herb Pork Chop
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake pork about 10 mins, until warm throughout

Honey Chile Glazed Salmon
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Remove glaze and bake salmon until warmed through, about 15 mins
3. Top with remaining glaze

Mediterranean Chicken
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of chicke and empty into a hot skillet with one tablespoon oil or butter
2. Heat 2-3 minutes, until browned on outside and warmed through

If frozen:
1. Place baggy of chicken in a pot of simmering water 3-5 minutes, until warmed through
2. Slice bag open carefully

Fish Sticks
1. Set cole slaw aside
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. Bake for 10-15 mins, until hot

Chicken Pot Pie
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake pot pie 20-25 mins.
3. Allow to cool 10 mins

Soup
1. Heat on stove until bubbly

Spinach Gruyere Quiche
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 20-25 mins, until warmed through

Mediterranean Chard

Garlic Herb Pork Chop

2010-10-13T03:45:00.000-07:00

(on the menu October 18!)

This is a quick easy and cheap recipe to make!

Ingredients

pork chops (however many per person, usually about 6 oz. each)
fresh herbs (choose whatever is your favorite- thyme, rosemary and parsley work well)
garlic (one clove per pork chop)
1 cup white wine (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 350
Mince garlic
Chop herbs
Heat a pan over high heat
Pat pork dry and cover in the herb/garlic mixture
Add a spoonful of olive oil and a spoonful of butter to your pan
Add pork chops
Leave on each side about 1 minute, until they are seared brown around the edges
Place pork in oven about 5 minutes, or until pork is cooked through
Optional: if you want to get fancy, save the juices from the pan you seared the pork in. Add some white wine and a few sprigs of herbs, and allow to simmer a few minutes. Strain and pour over pork

promo code: fall

Heating Instructions...

2010-10-10T12:38:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday October 11

Herb Roasted Chicken
1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Salmon in Papillote
1. preheat oven to 300 degrees
2. bake salmon 10-15 mins, until hot and salmon is cooked through

Stuffed Tilapia
1. preheat oven to 400 degrees
3. bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot and fish is cooked through

Stuffed Peppers
1. preheat oven to 375
2. bake peppers until hot in the center, about 20 mins.

Spicy Ratatouille
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake ratatouille until hot in center, about 10 mins

Red Pepper Soup
1. Heat on stove until bubbly

Veggie Frittata

1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake frittata 10 mins, or until hot in center

Sauteed Spinach
1. sautee in a pan for 2 minutes, until hot
-or-
1. place entire baggy of spinach in simmering water until thawed and hot throughout, about 2 mins.

THE CLEANSE-heating instructions

monday dinner

1. preheat oven to 300 degrees
2. bake salmon 10-15 mins, until hot and salmon is cooked through

tuesday breakfast

1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake frittata 10 mins, or until hot in center

tuesday dinner
1. preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 bake fish 10-15 mins, until hot and fish is cooked through

wednesday dinner
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake ratatouille until hot in center, about 10 mins

thursday breakfast

1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake frittata 10 mins, or until hot in center

thursday dinner
1. preheat oven to 375
2. bake peppers until hot in the center, about 20 mins.

friday lunch
1.Heat soup in a pan on stove until bubbly

friday dinner
1. preheat oven to 350
2. bake chicken 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Beef Bordeaux

2010-10-06T06:44:00.000-07:00

Here is a dish we made recently in Paris. The perfect slow cooked meal for a chilly night!

Ingredients (serves 4):

1 lb. Cubed beef
1 medium red onion (or leeks or shallots like I used)
red wine (we used Bordeaux)
1 lb. potatoes (any kind), cubed
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
one can chopped tomatoes
half bottle wine

Directions:

1. Brown the beef at high heat with some olive oil, salt and pepper

2. Set beef aside
3. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine

4. Add onions
5. Caramelize in butter

6. Add garlic and potatoes, cook a few minutes til you smell the garlic

7. Add tomatoes, wine and bring to a boil

8. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for a couple hours

Optional: Serve with a piece of grainy bread with butter or cheese melted into it, to sop up the yummy juices. Or a healthier alternative would be to serve it with polenta or brown rice or quinoa.

It's Back...The EC Cleanse!

2010-10-05T03:36:00.000-07:00

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4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 10/11:

dinner: salmon in papillote

Tuesday 10/12:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: stuffed tilapia with spinach and sun dried tomatoes

Wednesday 10/13:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: Spicy Baked Ratatouille

Thursday 10/14:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: hummus with celery and carrots

lunch: mixed greens with a side of tuna salad with apple and basil

dinner: chili stuffed bell peppers- stuffed with lean ground turkey, beans and tomato

Friday, 10/15

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: orange
lunch: roasted red pepper soup
dinner: herb roasted chicken breast with and seasonal veggies

Heating Instructions...

2010-10-03T06:38:00.000-07:00

...for the week of Monday October 4

Herb Crusted Salmon
Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake 10-15 minutes, until warmed through

Mojo Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake Chicken 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Pork
If thawed:
1. Slice open bag of pork and empty into a hot skillet with one tablespoon oil
2. Heat 2-3 minutes, until browned on outside and warmed through
3. Top with chutney

If frozen:
1. Place baggy of pork in a pot of simmering water 3-5 minutes, until warmed through
2. Slice bag open carefully
3. Top with chutney

Empanadas
microwave instructions:
1. Wrap in paper towel
2. Microwave 1-2 mins, until hot inside

1. Preheat ove to 350
2. Bake empanada 5-10 mins, until hot inside

OR just enjoy cold if you can't wait!

Fajitas
Stove
1. Heat chicken, beans and rice in a pan until hot
2. Warm tortillas in microwave until warm
3. Make your own fajitas

Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place pan in oven until everything is hot (about 20 mins), stirring once

Soup
heat on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake until hot, about 10 mins

Spinach
If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm

If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

Promo Code: happy

A European Feast

2010-09-25T08:54:00.000-07:00

NEXT DELIVERY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 4!

Thank you to my wonderful clients who took a 2 week break from Evolution Catering deliveries while I traveled Europe on my honeymoon. It was an amazing trip and I am well rested and ready to get back to work now!

Here is a recap of the most delicious things my husband and I encountered on our trip (note that we did not in any shape or form try to eat healthy)...

Dublin- breakfast in bed was an excellent cure for jet lag--
eggs, sausage croissant fruit, and coffee

Dublin- we toured the Guinness Factory and learned how to pour the perfect pint,
Guinness style

Venice- La Zucca Ristorante is primarily vegetarian and all organic. They serve the BEST pasta with tomato sauce and very very fresh ricotta that just melts into the sauce

Also at Zucca, the roasted leeks with pecorino are perfectly caramalized and just amazing

My aunt (who is a tour guide in Italy :) took us to a restaurant that we didn't even have to order at! The owner just kept bringing us amazing things. Salted fish, fresh cheeses, focaccias, figs, everything so fresh and went so well with everything else!

Florence- Pizza Gusto was ridiculously good! With the naan-like crust, huge chunks of fresh buffalo mozzeralla and parmesan and fresh arugula

And don't forget an ice cold beer to wash it down!

Florence-The best capuccino and chocolate croissant ever!

We found Il Mercato Centrale, foodie heaven! Tables upon tables of artisan cheeses, meats and produce.

And this is the meal we made out of it! Prosciutto, mozzarella, parmagianno, tomatoes, ciabatta, arugula, fried egg, olive oil, balsamic vinegar s&p. We kept trying to make the 'perfect bite' from everything on our plate. Everything just tasted SO good together b/c the ingredients were oh so fresh and flavorful!

Boiled Beef Panino--oh so flavorful and perfect for a long train ride!

Cinque Terre (Vernazza)- go to Il Pirata and have their specialty pastry the panzerotto. A light as air puff pastry filled with vanilla custard and topped with strawberries <3

Heating Instructions...

2010-09-09T11:35:00.000-07:00

...for the week of September 13

Goat Cheese Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake chicken until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes

Halibut Puttanesca
1. Empty tomato sauce in a saucepan and bring to a simmer
2. Add fish, and bring back to a simmer
3. Cover and simmer 5-7 mins, or until warm throughout

Molasses Glazed Pork
1. Place pork in a hot skillet with one tbsp. oil and one tbsp. molasses glaze
2. Heat on high 2-3 mins, until crisp and warmed through

Classic Meatloaf
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake meatloaf 20-25 mins, until warmed throughout

Chicken Enchilada Casserole
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake enchilada pan 20-25 minutes, until warmed through

Soup
Heat on stove until bubbly and hot throughout

Rosemary Potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake until hot, about 10 mins

Spinach

If thawed:
1. Slice open baggy and place veggies in a skillet
2. Heat 2-3 mins over medium high heat, until warm

If frozen:
1. Place whole baggy of veggies in a pot of simmering water
2. Allow to thaw, 2-3 mins

promo code: spice

The EC Cleanse- September 6

2010-08-31T11:21:00.000-07:00

Happy Labor Day Week!

This week we will be cleansing from a long summer and transitioning into fall. Enjoy!

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Monday 9/6:

dinner: honey chile glazed salmon

Tuesday 9/7:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: stuffed tilapia with spinach and sun dried tomatoes

Wednesday 9/8:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: Spicy Baked Ratatouille

Thursday 9/9:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: hummus with celery and carrots

lunch: mixed greens with a side of tuna salad with apple and basil

dinner: chili stuffed bell peppers- stuffed with lean ground turkey, beans and tomato

Friday, 9/10

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: orange
lunch: black bean soup
dinner: herb roasted chicken breast with and seasonal veggies

ORDER HERE

promo code: happy

note about the cleanse: We usually keep the menu as accurate as possible but there is always a chance we will substitute a different type of fish or produce if the availability changes. We strive to bring you only the BEST ingredients, so if we do change the menu a bit, know that it is to ensure the best quality for you! Let us know if you have any food allergies that would complicate this process :)

Heating Instructions...

2010-08-30T09:27:00.001-07:00

...for the week of August 30

Enjoy your EC water bottles this week as a THANK YOU for helping us celebrate our 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY this week! We couldn't have done it without you!!

Bourbon Peach Braised Pork
1. Heat pork in a pan until hot, about 10-15 mins.

Herb Crusted Salmon
Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake 10-15 minutes, until warmed through

Mojo Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Bake Chicken 10-15 mins, until hot throughout

Cuban Fajitas
Stove
1. Heat chicken, beans and rice in a pan until hot
2. Warm tortillas in microwave until warm
3. Make your own fajitas

Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place pan in oven until everything is hot (about 20 mins), stirring once

Spinach Gruyere Quiche
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Bake 20-25 mins, until warmed through

Manicotti
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bake 20-25 mins, or until warmed through

Turkey Chili
1. Heat on stove until bubbly

Chard
1. Toss in a hot pan with some olive oil and saute until hot

Rosemary Potatoes
Potatoes are cubed and tossed in olive oil and rosemary and roasted

EC Calendar...

2010-08-18T10:29:00.000-07:00

...Including EC Vacation Dates

Hi Everyone!

We have some exciting dates coming up at EC, so I thought I'd lay it all out to make it easy to plan your orders over the next couple months. In the weeks leading up to our 2 week vacation, stock up on freezable items for you to get you through!

Monday Aug 23: Cleanse
Monday Aug 30: Regular Menu
Wednesday Sept 1: EC 2 Year Anniversary!
Monday Sept 6: Cleanse *the last cleanse for a month*
Saturday Sept 11: KAT'S WEDDING!
Monday Sept 13: Regular Menu
Monday Sept 20: NO DELIVERIES (kat on honeymoon)
Monday Sept 27: NO DELIVERIES (kat on honeymoon)
Monday Oct 4: Special Menu featuring international cuisine
Monday Oct 11: Cleanse
Monday Oct 18: normal menu schedule resumes

Send any scheduling questions to kat@EvolutionCatering.com
Note that Kat will not be answering any emails or phone calls during her honeymoon :)

The EC Cleanse August 23

2010-08-16T16:43:00.000-07:00

The EC Cleanse...

Coming August 23. Sign up today!

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 8/23:

dinner: salmon in papillote

Tuesday 8/24:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: stuffed tilapia with spinach and sun dried tomatoes

Wednesday 8/25:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: vegetable curry with grilled tofu served with spicy sweet potatoes

Thursday 8/26:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: mixed greens with a side of tuna nicoise salad

dinner: chili stuffed bell peppers- stuffed with lean ground turkey, beans and tomato

Friday, 8/27

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: hummus with celery and carrots
lunch: carrot ginger soup
dinner: grilled chicken breast with seasonal veggies

Please note that I am not a doctor. I am not here to give any type of medical advice. I am just here to provide yummy food that will make you feel amazing.

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Depressing Dieting

2010-08-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

As a 25 year old engaged female I am constantly bombarded with diet advertising. Just about every Facebook ad on my sidebar is about the newest trend in dieting. Here is the latest one I noticed this morning:

"The Wedding Diet, Look Great For Your Big Day!"

And when you click on it, you are redirected to an affiliate site that claims you will lose 15 lbs in 30 days by taking an Acai berry supplement.

When logging on to bride message boards there are hundreds of posts from brides looking for quick fixes through crash diets. Here's one I noticed from a bride getting married in 9 months:

"For the longest time, I have felt like I am never going to lose weight. I feel as if I am doomed to be chubby forever. I feel really discouraged. Any advice for how to get things rolling in the right direction? "

Standing at the grocery store check out I notice the new O magazine by Oprah. Every month she's a yo-yo, gaining weight and then the next month advertising how to lose it.

It can be overwhelming with all of the different advice out there. Do you cut carbs, count calories, take supplements, what?

I'm not a nutritionist, dietitian or expert, but can only give advice based on my personal experiences. From a girl who went from being 25 lbs heavier in high school and college, eating Slimfast bars every morning and laboriously counting calories, I can tell you that it doesn't have to be so difficult. Simply by sticking to a lifestyle of natural foods and exercise you can feel and look amazing.

This is why I developed the EC Cleanse. Four days of eating all natural foods will surely get you in the habit of this healthy lifestyle. Once you gt used to it, your body will crave those natural foods. The rest is easy!

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Cleanse 2

2010-08-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

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Feedback from the last Cleanse: "Everything was delicious and really helped with controlling my out of control eating habits. I feel a little lost now without it. Would absolutely do it again and again. I feel much better, more energy and hopeful that I can keep it going. Thanks so much for doing it. Please
do it again..., soon!"

The last cleanse was so popular that we are doing it again Monday August 9! We have taken your feedback and tweaked the menu a little bit. Check it out and tell your friends. The better turnout we get, the more often we can offer the cleanse!

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 8/9:

dinner: salmon on a bed of spinach with honey chile glaze

Tuesday 8/10:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds, lemon vinaigrette
dinner: wild Alaskan cod or halibut with basil mint pesto and sauteed spinach

Wednesday 8/11:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: almonds
lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: lettuce wraps with chicken breast, shaved carrots, sesame seeds, green onions, broccoli, red peppers

Thursday 8/12:

breakfast: veggie frittata

snack: orange

lunch: mixed greens with a side of tuna salad with basil and apples

dinner: chili stuffed bell peppers- stuffed with lean ground turkey, beans and tomato

Friday, 8/13

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: hummus with celery and carrots
lunch: veggie soup (veggie broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, garlic)
dinner: grilled chicken breast with seasonal veggies

Please note that I am not a doctor. I am not here to give any type of medical advice. I am just here to provide yummy food that will make you feel amazing.

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Take a Hike!

2010-07-23T10:42:00.000-07:00

Take a Hike!

Big Basin, July 20

I love summer! Even though San Francisco never feels quite like the hot summers I remember growing up on the Peninsula, every once in a while the sun will show itself. Lately Chris and I have been getting out of the foggy city and taking some really cool hikes. We are so lucky to live in the Bay Area, where you have mountains, coast and just unbelievable surroundings!

Santa Cruz, July 20

San Francisco's China Beach July 17

Big Basin, July 20

We like to hike to the point of exhaustion. We drink a bunch of water beforehand, don't bring anything with us, and set out for several miles of tough terrain. It's the best! By the end we feel just starving and ready to eat an amazingly wonderful meal.

Basically, it's going back to our hunter-gatherer roots. Cavemen didn't have treadmills, or flat paved tracks to run on. They didn't bring Cliff bars with them to satisfy the sweet pangs of hunger. Our ancestors built muscle and got cardio workouts by setting out on tough hikes.

San Francisco's China Beach July 17

Humboldt May 30

Totally different than a gym workout, it feels so good to be surrounded by beautiful untapped nature, and just brings a sense of peace. Throughout the hikes we will stop to jump up on some rocks or climb a tree here or there, to intensify the workout. It's way better than lifting hand weights at 24 hour fitness.

San Francisco's China Beach July 17

Virginia June 27

San Francisco's China Beach July 17

I came across a post by Mark Sisson about why getting to nature is so good for you, check it out here:
Mark's Daily Apple

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Virginia, June 28

Barefood Running...like a caveman

2010-07-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

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Hunter-Gatherer Interview

2010-07-13T20:12:00.001-07:00

Check out this great interview about the paleo movement with my friend John Durant, the urban caveman!!

He tells you why it's such a great idea to Eat Like a Caveman :)

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Launching The Cleanse Monday July 12

2010-07-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

Are You Ready?

accepting sign-ups until SATURDAY at noon

4 Days of Amazing Meals that omit:

dairy
wheat
grains
sugar
red meat

Monday 7/12:

dinner: salmon on a bed of spinach with honey chile glaze

Tuesday 7/13:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with guacamole, slice of turkey and tomato
snack: side of berries
lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds
dinner: wild Alaskan cod or halibut with basil mint pesto and sauteed spinach

Wednesday 7/14:

breakfast: veggie fritatta
snack: almonds
lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: lettuce wraps with chicken breast, shaved carrots, sesame seeds, green onions, broccoli, red peppers

Thursday 7/15:

breakfast: hard-boiled egg with pesto sauce, a slice of turkey and tomato

snack: trail mix

lunch: mixed greens salad with chicken, walnuts, peas, cilantro, mint and a lemon vinaigrette

dinner:stir fry with chicken, mushrooms, snap peas, onion, red peppers, broccoli

Friday, 7/16

breakfast: apple with almond butter
snack: turkey, celery, hummus
lunch: mexican chicken soup (chicken broth, tomatoes, chicken, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, garlic)
dinner: grilled chicken breast with garlic tarragon olive oil and green beans with almonds

Please note that I am not a doctor. I am not here to give any type of medical advice. I am just here to provide yummy food that will make you feel amazing.

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Want to Cleanse?

2010-06-30T08:04:00.000-07:00

EC Launches a series of cleansing. The first one starts mid-July. Sign up for the waiting list with kat (kat@EvolutionCatering.com)

Here's last week's Cleanse Menu:

Thur 6/24:

lunch: mixed greens salad with grilled chicken, kale, red peppers, avocado, sliced almonds

dinner: salmon (3 oz) on a bed of spinach with black pepper and lemon

Fri 6/25:

lunch: mixed greens salad with chicken, walnuts, peas, cilantro, mint and a lemon vinaigrette
dinner: wild Alaskan cod or halibut with basil mint pesto and wilted southern greens

Sat 6/26:

lunch: spinach salad with salmon, pecans, apples, seeds, shaved fennel apple cider vinaigrette
dinner: lettuce wraps with chicken breast, shaved carrots, sesame seeds, green onions, broccoli, red peppers

Sun 6/27:

lunch: crudite platter (fresh cut seasonal veggies with a red pepper dipping sauce, side of sliced turkey)

dinner:stir fry with chicken, mushrooms, snap peas, onion, red peppers, broccoli

Mon, 6/28

lunch: chicken vegetable soup (veggie broth, chicken, kale, carrots, celery, tomato, onion, garlic, squash)
dinner: grilled chicken breast (3oz) with mango salsa (mango, red onion, cliantro) steamed seasonal vegetables

4th of July BBQ Ideas

2010-06-30T07:46:00.000-07:00

Want a Primal BBQ Recipe?

We are selling these on the menu this week. But if you'd like to make your own, go for it, they're easy!

Beef Kebabs (serves 4)

Ingredients:

one lb. beef tenderloin
various veggies like onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup beef broth
1 T soy sauce
juice from 1 lime
3 green onions, chopped
fresh herbs (whatever you have and like)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt
skewers

Directions:

Cube beef into bite sized pieces
Season with s&p
Combine all other ingredients except for veggies in a shallow baking dish
Add beef and marinate in fridge up to one day
Skewer beef and veggies
Cook on grill until meat is at the desired temp

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Dinner Challenge 4

2010-06-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

Making a yummy healthy dinner out of random leftover ingredients...

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The Calorie Question

2010-06-16T10:51:00.000-07:00

Clients and potential clients often ask me "do you list the calories in your food?".

A simple answer is "NO"

But to go a bit deeper I will explain why I don't advertise this information:

I used to be a strict calorie counter. I also used to be over 20 lbs. heavier and a whole lot less happy. Today I am at my optimum weight and have not looked at a single calorie listing in over 2 years.

I guess I should also disclose that most of the time I stick to a meat, fish and produce diet. Although I will have a carb every now and then it is definitely the exception and not the rule.

The thing I love so much about this food lifestyle (note I avoid the negative connotation of the word 'diet') is that I can eat as much meat, fish and produce as I want to without ever looking at a calorie count. I find this way of life so refreshing from the traditional restrictive dieting. And I feel healthy, vibrant and alive!

So back to the business...if a client requests the calorie count or other nutritional information I will happily hand it over. But I don't voluntarily post it simply because it is not what I like to focus on. Instead of running the numbers, eat fresh natural foods to your heart's content. Your body will thank you for it!

Read up on what Mark Sisson says about calorie counting here

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Grains- who needs them?

2010-06-11T08:51:00.000-07:00

I read an interesting article from our friend Mark Sisson of the Primal Blueprint. He explains a step by step guide to weaning off grains. Check it out here

I cut most grains out of my diet because I feel amazing and energetic when I avoid them. But when I am at a party or social gathering I will often indulge in them, which leaves me lethargic, inflamed and craving more and more carbs- I call it a 'carb hangover'.

When recovering from a carb hangover I have learned to stop cold turkey and fill my body with as much meat and vegetables as possible. If I fill up on the good stuff, I am satisfied, and do not even want that carbohydrate anymore. The trick is to get through that first day of the carb hangover. And then I feel so healthy and vibrant that I don't even want to go back to the grains.

Try a grain-free diet for a few days and see how it feels!

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Camp Food Ideas

2010-06-02T14:29:00.000-07:00

Camp Food

Everything tastes better when you eat it in the beautiful scenery of the great outdoors. And while preparing a meal with natural ingredients may seem like a lot of work it is just so much more satisfying than a can of Chef Boyardee Raviolis. I just got back from a camping trip over Memorial Day Weekend, and wanted to share some fun camp food cooking recipes.
We made all three of these meals with just the following:

a campfire
fry pan, cook stove
olive oil
s&p
the ingredients in the recipe.

Hamburgers: Buy pre-made burger patties, or make your own! Wrap them up in an air-tight container and stash them between plenty of ice. Bring onion, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and anything else you might want. You can pre-slice the veggies ahead of time and pack them in plastic baggies. Grill the burgers right on the grates, or in a pan. If you use a pan, throw the sliced onion in there once you have a bit of burger grease built up. Add some salt and let those onions caramelize. Let everyone make their own burgers with whatever toppings they like best!

Tacos: Make some meat ahead of time and shred it up with some spices like chile powder. You can use whatever you have, or whatever's cheap. Pack it up in vacuum sealed bags, or even a tupperware. Pack it in your cooler w/ plenty of ice. Shred up some cheese and slice some veggies ahead of time too. Bring salsa, guacamole, and tortillas. We even brought a can of black beans and pre-cooked brown rice from Trader Joes. And heated it up in the pan with the meat. To make the tortillas extra good, throw them on the grates over the open fire til they get a little charred on the outside.

Egg Scramble: Bring sausage, bacon, onion, whatever you'd like, and cook it in a pan over the grates of the open fire. Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble it up! Pick up some instant coffee from Starbucks and heat up some water for a hot cup of coffee. Your camp-mates will be so thankful to wake up to a hot breakfast.

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Happy Memorial Weekend!

2010-05-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

Check out this quick promotional video we made to answer our most common question "what do you do?"

Ahh, the unofficial beginning of summer! I will be heading up to Humboldt this weekend for a relaxing camping trip with friends. I hope you and your families get out to enjoy your time off and hopefully get some good weather.

We will be back in the kitchen on Tuesday serving up your healthy meals for the week. This week we are featuring some of our most popular Family Style Meals.

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Paleo Exercise and MovNat

2010-05-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Erwan Le Corre started MovNat, an exercise revolution that gets you out of the gym and into nature. It is pretty cool, and speaks for itself! Makes you think twice about jogging on the treadmill for 45 minutes, right?

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Paleo in a Nutshell

2010-05-12T10:47:00.000-07:00

Evolution Catering features Paleo meals on our menu every week. In case you're new to the paleo scene, here's a quick summary of the primal life:

Eat Like a Caveman: Cavemen flourished on primarily meat and vegetables. They didn't indulge in pasta, bread, or anything processed. They were lean, athletic and in shape.
Work Out Like a Caveman: Cavemen didn't 'jog' for 45 on the treadmill every day. Their workout regimen consisted of quick sprints (while chasing their dinner), and intense spurts of strength (they didn't do 20 reps of 2 lbs. hand weights at the gym every 3 days)
Live Like a Caveman: Cavemen did not live by routine. They didn't have the luxury of 3 well-rounded meals per day, and they didn't sit down at the computer for nearly all their waking hours.

The BIG QUESTION:
Why would I want to live like a Caveman anyway? Didn't they die really young?

ANSWER:
False. The average life expectancy of cavemen was shorter because they had to deal with distractions like getting killed by predators on a daily basis. A minor injury while running, like a sprained ankle could be the death of you since you can no longer stand your ground against predators or invading tribes. There is actually evidence of cavemen living to 80 or 100 years old. And they had much better teeth than us, since they didn't have things like cotton candy back then. Read more about the evidence here

Or see an amusing clip of my friend John explaining the modern hunter-gatherer lifestyle on Colbert Report here

Another reason to practice the paleo lifestyle:
VANITY
That's right, I said it. Want to lose that extra bit of belly fat in time for swimsuit season? Try eating meat, fish and veggies for a couple weeks and see what happens. Really! Check out my before and after pics if you don't believe me...

What do you think about the paleo lifestyle??

Foodie Book Club

2010-05-05T09:39:00.001-07:00

I have been reading some really great books lately, and wanted to share them with you all. Maybe it's because I am obsessed with food, cooking, and anything that goes with it, but I absolutely love reading about the food industry. The following 3 books are all entertaining, funny reads...

Cooking and Screaming:
Adrienne Kane grew up in Hillsborough and attended UC Berkeley. A few weeks before graduation she encountered a debilitating tragedy, and was able to cope with it by embracing her love for cooking. Extremely uplifting!

The Man Who Ate The World In Search of the Perfect Meal
Food critic Jay Rayner travels the world tasting the best meals known to man. My favorite part was when he ate at 6 Michelin star restaurants in Paris in one week! It was fun living vicariously through his palate.

Tender At The Bone
Ruth Reichl humorously tells her story of growing up in love with food and how it led to her job as the NY Times restaurant critic. Ruth has a few entertaining books, including one that makes a great Mother's Day gift called "For you Mom, Finally"

Hope you like the books! I will add more soon :)

Stuffed Tilapia

2010-05-04T15:19:00.000-07:00

Stuffed Tilapia from Katherine Strange on Vimeo.

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Chicken with Goat Cheese and Almonds

2010-04-23T21:12:00.000-07:00

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Almonds from Katherine Strange on Vimeo.

Kat makes an Evolution Catering favorite in under 3 minutes

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Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

2010-04-14T10:12:00.000-07:00

Recently I have heard a lot of buzz about a new show on ABC called Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. I admit that I do not own a TV, but have been downloading clips and episodes of the hit show and am really excited about it.

While Jamie doesn't advocate a 'paleo' lifestyle exactly, he really tries to convince people to ditch the processed items and eat clean, fresh foods. I love that this show is getting America to talk about this subject. With awareness comes change.

I used to be a fast food junkie. I would lie to myself and say things like "well this milkshake has a lot of calcium in it" and "the chicken nuggets are a good source of protein". But deep down I knew that I was doing a disservice to my body. If you feel like you need a nap right after eating, that's a pretty good indication your food is doing more harm than good.

Now that I have discovered the amazing benefits of real foods I can admit that my justifications were complete BS. Not only do you feel SO much better when eating natural foods, but you look better too!

I will be downloading more episodes of Jamie's show. Let me know what you think of it so far, and if you have any ideas for ways I can incorporate his lessons into Evolution Catering!

Live well,
Kat

Why I Cook?

2010-04-13T11:45:00.000-07:00

Why?

When I meet someone new and the subject of 'jobs' comes up, usually one of their first questions is "Why?"

"Why would you want to cook for dozens of families every week? Seems like a lot of work!"

The short answer: "I want to help families eat healthier." True enough. But why would I want to do this?? I think I figured it out this week. And it turns out it's a little selfish...

My fiance has been out of town for a week, so I have been alone in our San Francisco apartment. This means that instead of cooking for my husband-to-be every night, I have been on my own. And I don't think I cooked a single dinner for myself all week. I grabbed dinner with friends, got Indian food takeout, and actually skipped a couple meals because I just didn't feel like cooking. (Well and of course we have some realllly good takeout in the neighborhood!)

When I cleaned out all the un-eaten food on Sunday I thought about why I hadn't prepared any of it for myself throughout the week. I mean, I like to cook, right?

Last night I had a couple people over for dinner and I figured it out.

It turns out that I like to cook...but mostly when other people are there to enjoy the fruits of my labor. If it's just me on the receiving end, what's the point in going through the effort? I know what I am capable of cooking and exactly how it will taste when it's done. But when I cook for others, it becomes a challenge--my guests are surprised by the food I put before them, and often very appreciative of the meal. They ask questions: "what spice is that?" "how did you make the broccoli so green?" I love filling up my family and friends with food that nourish and satisfy them.

There's something about getting a home-cooked meal that is so much more fulfilling than Chinese takeout or dining in a restaurant. You know that the cook made you this meal because they cared about you and what you're putting into your body. And of course it's made with love.

Fortunately I am in the right line of business. Every week I get to make fresh nutritious meals for dozens of families. And when I receive an email or survey entry saying that they enjoyed their meal, it makes me feel just as happy as cooking for my fiance or friends.

Thank you to all of my loyal clients for bringing me this happiness every week!

Love,
Kat

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What to eat for Easter??

2010-03-31T11:53:00.001-07:00

If you are like me, when a holiday is approaching my first question is "What treats do I get to eat that day??"

Maybe it's because I am slightly obsessed with food, or maybe it's because holidays seem to revolve around food in my opinion. But as much as I love to pig out on sweets and carbs for festive occasions, is it really worth it?

I looked back into my blog archives and found a post from one year ago called "Easter Sunday Sugar Slump", which basically recaps the unhealthy food choices I made and how bad it made me feel. So what will I be cooking this Easter? There's an angel on my right shoulder saying to skip the carbs, but the devil on my left is reminding me of how good bread pudding tastes.

I guess we'll have to see how disciplined I'm feeling this weekend. I think my goal will be too stay 90% paleo, but to indulge in a few bites of my favorite treats. After all, the first bite is always the best, right?? No need to eat a whole cobbler like last year!

IF you have decided to stay paleo this weekend, here are 2 great brunch items to make for your guests: Paleo Spinach Bacon Omelette and Paleo Breakfast Sandwiches

IF you have decided to give into the devil this holiday, here is a recipe for an amazing recipe you don't see too often in California. Here is my favorite biscuits and gravy recipe to share w/ your family this weekend. It's one of my favorite indulgent brunch ideas.

What will you be eating this Easter Sunday??

Have a great weekend,

Kat

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SF Underground Market

2010-03-24T10:17:00.000-07:00

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Corn Tortillas-from scratch

2010-03-17T09:53:00.000-07:00

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Herb Crusted Salmon

2010-03-09T15:13:00.000-08:00

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Molasses Glazed Pork

2010-03-02T13:08:00.000-08:00

Old footage from when Kat's fiance Chris used to help out in the kitchen...

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Wedding Cake Tasting

2010-02-26T12:11:00.000-08:00

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KAT bars

2010-02-19T11:45:00.000-08:00

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A Typical Monday

2010-02-10T10:27:00.000-08:00

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Point Reyes Trip

2010-02-07T21:03:00.000-08:00

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Paleo Spinach Bacon Omelette

2010-02-05T10:31:00.000-08:00

This is my first video, so the footage is a little rough. I will work on my video editing skills :)