There are thousands of books on the stands promising a more lean body or a better digestive system by following their recipes. Hundreds claim to be "quick and easy" meals for the "family."
Here is where I have a hard time. Unless you are Mary Poppins, I'm not sure how you would have time to follow some of these recipes on a daily basis. And for that matter, the day I can get my kids to eat some of these "family friendly" options will be accompanied by bacon flying.
I'm not saying I don't love looking at dishes that belong in Good Housekeeping, and don't daydream about using spanish saffron successfully in a dish one day, but let's keep it real.
I don't want to spend an hour cooking dinner every night and three hours locating all the ingredients. And I sure as sh*t don't want to throw food into the trash because the intense flavors didn't sit well on my four year old's not-so-mature palate. (keep Reading)
Here is where I have a hard time. Unless you are Mary Poppins, I'm not sure how you would have time to follow some of these recipes on a daily basis. And for that matter, the day I can get my kids to eat some of these "family friendly" options will be accompanied by bacon flying.
I'm not saying I don't love looking at dishes that belong in Good Housekeeping, and don't daydream about using spanish saffron successfully in a dish one day, but let's keep it real.
I don't want to spend an hour cooking dinner every night and three hours locating all the ingredients. And I sure as sh*t don't want to throw food into the trash because the intense flavors didn't sit well on my four year old's not-so-mature palate. (keep Reading)
*Rant Over*
So I wanted to suggest the cookbooks that I have found most successful in my trails with a Paleo Diet. I use each of these books weekly when I'm not creating my own recipes and would recommend anyone trying to get started or get their meals straight head in the direction of one or two of these: (Links included)
Primal Cravings: Your favorite foods, made Paleo
This is a great book from fellow USC alums. They follow the same beliefs on Paleo that I do. I'm not all about 100% Paleo and I never will be. Everything in moderation. And just because bacon is paleo, you should eat a pack a day.
This is a great book from fellow USC alums. They follow the same beliefs on Paleo that I do. I'm not all about 100% Paleo and I never will be. Everything in moderation. And just because bacon is paleo, you should eat a pack a day.
Pre order The Paleo Kitchen
My favorite blogger from Paleomg.com co authored this cookbook. Enough said.
My favorite blogger from Paleomg.com co authored this cookbook. Enough said.