How We Eat

Before I launch into the main resources I was hoping to share (weekly menus, recipes, etc.), I wanted to take some time to preface the type of resources you will find here.

We aren't purporting to be the model family for Paleo.  We may eat too much fruit or honey or clarified butter in one sitting than you think is appropriate.  Our focus isn't currently on how much of what type food, but simply on eating the RIGHT foods.  If you fall into the next level, where you are also concerned about the protein/carb/fat balance and meal proportions, we applaud you.  But we just aren't you.

If I were to re-start this blog completely, and focus 100% on Paleo, I would call it "Picky Paleo".  Unfortunately, that name is taken by several other blogs that are no longer being updated.  The reason being that we, as a unit, are a family of picky eaters.  To wit, all dinner recipes and meal plans to follow will either exclude the following items or include some sort of substitute:

1. Seafood (Including shrimp.  Why do people always ask "even shrimp?")
2. Most pork products, including bacon. Exceptions include sausage and shredded pork.
3. Coconut and coconut products (Although, I may sneak some coconut oil, flour and milk into recipes where I know a stronger flavor will prevail.  Don't tell.)
4. Cooked vegetables that aren't broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus or sweet potatoes.
5. Raw tomatoes, mushrooms, celery... in fact any raw veggie except baby carrots or sugar snap peas
6. Cooked fruit, except pineapple
7. Anything overtly tasting of honey
8. Anything overtly tasting of cinnamon
9. Plain avocado (Guacamole is ok!)
10. Hot and spicy things

Seems limiting, right?  Well, the upshot is that we probably cover the distastes of the general population, so chances are you could copy our weekly menus exactly and never offend a single taste bud in your house.  Of course, if you'd like to branch out, I've listed all of our Paleo recipe sources on the right.

A couple of notes: there will certainly be breakfasts, lunches, treats and baked goods featured on this site that will include some of the above.  But the main courses that everyone in the family is expected to at least try will exclude the above items. 

Also, most of the recipes we use are not mine, so I will be directing you off-site in those instances.  Please let me know if you come across a broken link.

If we can do it, you can too!  Let's go!