Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
OK, I know it's supposed to be fit, fun, family Colorado Friday, but I couldn't wait! The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo had a baby gorilla and it's just about the cutest thing ever:
It’s a boy…Or a girl?
-Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes baby gorilla-
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is happy to announce the addition of a baby western lowland gorilla to its troop. The baby, whose gender has yet to be determined, was born to mom Asha (19 years old) and dad Rafiki (28 years old) early Tuesday morning. Both mom and baby are doing well, says Animal Care Manager Dina Bredahl. The baby is Asha’s second offspring, and will be a little brother or sister for Tumani, who is five years old. This will be an excellent opportunity for Tumani to learn mothering skills from Asha, who is a great mom, says Bredahl. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo policy dictates that primate babies would not be removed from their mothers unless a serious medical condition demanded it, so no neo-natal veterinary exam will be conducted at this time.
The baby, who brings the Zoo’s gorilla troop to a total of seven, will be named in 30 days, following Zoo tradition. Because the baby was born in the gorilla exhibit, both mom and baby are currently on view for the public to see.
Asha’s pregnancy was a happy surprise for Zoo staff, who were concerned that, because of an appendix-related surgery that forced surgeons to remove one of her ovaries, she wouldn’t be able to get pregnant again. Currently, Asha and Rafiki have a breeding recommendation through the Gorilla Species Survival Plan, which helps to ensure strong genetic integrity within species. Western lowland gorillas are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Plans for the weekend yet? Go! See! The! Cuteness!