One of the biggest obstacles that I often hear when people begin on the real food journey, is that healthy food is so expensive. Many people feel like they can’t afford healthy food. While I do agree, healthy food is expensive, so is just about everything else. I can make meals at home with quality…
Where to find healthy food
You’ve committed to starting to eat well, and you are on board now with limiting processed food, eating nutrient dense whole foods, clean produce, and wild caught/pastured raised animal products. Armed with your trusty list of what to stock in your pantry, you head to the grocery store confident that you will return with loads…
A Well Stocked Pantry
I find that having a well stocked pantry is essential to a “real food” kitchen. It helps keep the grocery budget down, helps with meal planning, and makes quick fix meals much easier since you already have essential items on hand. It can take a while to build up your well stocked pantry, but…
How I meal plan
If you’re anything like me, without a plan for meals for the week, life gets in the way and quickly you can find yourself frustrated and eating out way too often. Five o’clock rolls around and you have nothing planned, you’re dead tired, and the kids and husband are pestering you about what there is…
Make the most out of your whole chicken: Connected Meal Planning
As much as I love to cook, I don’t always have the time, energy, or money to make a huge complicated meal seven nights a week. We’re often on the go, making it tempting to run through a fast food drive through. I know fast food isn’t the best option for us so instead…