September 26, 2016

Someone was happy to have a ‘snuggle on the couch watching Nat Geo and recover from the Camp Feels’ day.

September 25, 2016

This plane is heading the wrong way.

September 24, 2016

(some of) My Rangers @ Glow Night, where I had the pleasure of handing out draaaaanks.


Lots and lots of draaaaanks.

September 23, 2016

While this may not be a pretty picture, it’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we were dealing with at Camp.


450 people making life changes from incremental to seismic – in a truly supportive environment, where over and over people expressed that they could let go and be exactly themselves. 

That’s what kind of awesomeness I dealt with last week.

#CampFeels 

It’s real.

September 22, 2016

Helping score the powerlifting competition on the intermediate/advanced day and load plates on the beginner day was definitely a highlight of my Wizarding (camp counselor) experience. Not only did I get to cheer my Internet friends on, I saw so many amazing Nerds pushing themselves waaaaaay past their comfort zones and through their pre-set limits. 

Lots of amazing stuff happened here. 

Rurik’s epic beard was just one of them.


Tank’s smaller but still epic facial hair was another.

September 21, 2016

Waiting for campers to arrive!

September 20, 2016

On my way to CAAAAMP (Camp Nerd Fitness).

September 19, 2016

Interesting sky color tonight.

Paleo Buffalo Chicken Salad

This recipe is easy, flavorful, and addictive. And, when served with something to scoop with like plantain chips or extra celery, it’s even fun to eat. 

For a really cool way to shred the chicken (i.e. with an electric mixer), check out the reference recipe in the link. Genius! 

Note: This chicken is spicy. 

Gluten-free, Paleo 


Paleo Buffalo Chicken Salad

Based on Crockpot Buffalo Chicken by Civilized Caveman

2.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 sweet yellow onion
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. onion powder
2 big pinches Kosher salt
2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
6 oz. hot sauce (Frank’s or Louisiana)
3-4 ribs celery
4 Tbsp. ranch dressing (I used Tessamae’s)
2 Tbsp. aioli

Halve and thinly slice the onion. Spread out on the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the chicken in as close to one layer as possible. Add the spices, butter, salt, pepper & hot sauce.

Cook on low 6-8 hours. Let cool and shred.

When your chicken is done, add 10-12 ounces to a large bowl. Dice the celery and add. Add the ranch & aioli and stir to combine. Taste and season as necessary.

Chill.

Serve with plantain chips or more celery for dipping.

Note: You will have a ton of chicken leftover. This chicken is great with garlic mashed cauliflower, roasted broccoli, and pretty much everywhere else buffalo chicken is good – which is everywhere. 

September 18, 2016

Coney is pretty great when it’s not “season”.