Author Archives: laura

I found this delicious and easy recipe for bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin in this article from “Real Simple” about one-pot meals.  After I made this, Teddy declared it to be one of the best things I’ve ever made!  FYI, I used dried thyme instead of fresh, and turkey bacon. You will need: 1 pork tenderloin (about [...]

We are excited to announce that we are now offering a special holiday gift basket! We’ve teamed up with French Meadow Bakery to create a memorable and unique gift for your friends and family members.  It is a great way to share what is important to you with those you love (i.e. healthy living and local, organic [...]

Here is a great recipe from one of our coaches, Andy Beckwith, for spaghetti sauce and spaghetti squash: Spaghetti Sauce You will need: – 4 T Olive Oil – 2-4 yellow onions, finely minced – 2 heads of garlic, finely minced or pushed through a hand garlic press (or a food processor) – Salt and [...]

Here is a recipe for citrus roasted salmon.  I got the recipe from another CrossFit site and adjusted it slightly. You’ll need: 6 salmon filets 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 3 large oranges (one for the juice, and 2 to be sliced unpeeled) 2 sliced onions 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 lemon Preheat oven [...]

Here is a very easy and quick recipe for paleo-correct fajitas. You’ll need: A couple of pounds of shredded steak (you can cut up your own or buy the pre-shredded) 2 red onions 2 bell peppers Salsa A few avocados Spices: chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper Optional: If you like your food very spicy, [...]

He’s heeeere!  Our baby boy, Daniel, arrived on October 20th.  Here is our little angel: I posted before about exercising while pregnant in our CrossFit Mom’s class and how I felt it was helping me prepare for childbirth.  Well, I discovered just how true that was during delivery! I had the good fortune to be [...]

This is an easy and healthy recipe that can provide you with delicious, home-cooked food for several days. Here’s what you need: 1 (3-4 pound) piece of beef chuck roast 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 onions A few celery stalks A few carrots Spices: salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves Start by browning both sides [...]

I have a very easy and flavorful new recipe to share with you.  I adapted this from a recipe I saw Rachael Ray make on her show.  It is quick and tasty! Here’s what you need: About a half pound of Spanish style chorizo (remove the casing, just use the meat) An onion One large [...]

On September 25th TwinTown CrossFit, along with many other affiliates across the globe, participated in a fundraising event called “Fight Gone Bad”. Athletes participate in the hardest workout in the world in order to raise money for wounded veterans and cancer survivors. TwinTown athletes raised over $6,967! We are so excited about this and truly [...]

One of the most helpful tools in our kitchen is our George Foreman grill.  We use it every week to make quick, Paleo-friendly meals.  These grills come in different sizes, and we invested in the largest one we could find so that we can make enough food at one time to last for several days. [...]