Paleo and Kids

Many of you know how much I enjoy health and nutrition. I just wish my kids enjoyed it as much as I do. I realized this weekend while talking with some of my girlfriends how passionate I truly am about putting the right things in our bodies but making it taste amazing too.

I have these 3 beautiful little girls that are very active and I am always worrying about their nourishment. It comes only from my heart! Faith my oldest, is such an amazing young lady at the age of 11. So mature, so beautiful inside and out and has one of the most caring hearts. She loves her family more than anything and always wants to do the right thing. She is extremely active and fun, but I don't think she eats enough or feeds her muscles with the right foods. Even though I cook a lot of delicious good food for them, she does not go for it. My idea....lets cook and create together. Today was day 1 and we made a great breakfast full of protein and good fats, but all natural ingredients....SHE LOVED IT! We named it Poached Green Eggs. Inspired my by new cookbook "Make it Paleo" we started cooking. Green sauce is simply avocado, lemon juice, garlic and water ground in a food processor to create a yummy sauce to top on your poached egg. (by the way, I rarely measure anything)



Then there is gentle Grace, my sweet 8 year old (almost 9)!!! She will try almost anything but loves seafood. We started cooking Saturday night and created a seafood feast! Sushi, steamed crab legs and seared Ahi tuna. Okay, not many kids will eat seafood but this girl will. Grace has such a sensitive and sweet soul. She loves her family and her heart is filled when she gets quality time and hugs. She is one stunning beauty!!!! Just adore this girl and I am looking forward to cooking with her in the kitchen more often!!!



Ahh and the final munchkin of the group, Hayley Anne...aka Lunkins, Lunkers, Lunk the Dunk....Which ever on you say she will respond to. Funny story about this little girl is that when she learned her name she learned it as Hayley Lunkins Bodman. For years, probably until she was 3 1/2 maybe even 4 she swore her name was Hayley Lunkins not Hayley Anne. So adorable and our Beautiful Baby, now 6 almost 7! Hayley is full of life, fully aware of what is going on around her and is always thinking ahead. Watch what you say and do around this monkey because she will repeat!!! If we could all have the zest for life this girl does, we would all be so much happier. Hayley loves to eat and dance, we call her our entertainment! She can eat out anyone, ask my neighbors. They always say "how can that little girl put away so much food?" It must be from her dad! She too loves to help in the kitchen, her new favorite thing to do is to make Dad his coffee in the morning! Precious Girl.

The one that made it all happen....my husband! Chris is such an amazing man and hands down the BEST father any child could ever ask for. He is the oldest of 8 and I believe he is a kid magnet. He was a stay at home dad for a while when we lived in San Diego, CA. and I remember my girlfriends use to call me while I was at work and tell me how much fun they were having. Laying out by the pool and where were the kids....in the pool with Chris! Great Man! Chris is not a cook, not sure why not because his mom baked and cooks some amazing staples. Staples for his time growing up that surely he could have brought home to me but he swears to this day that he has NO CLUE how to cook....I get to figure them out when we visit the Bodman family and boy are they good. Chris likes to eat!!! He is the taste tester, the one who licks the bowl and the one that always asks for desert. He is my inspiration to figure out how to bake paleo deserts. To keep his sweet tooth happy without sugar, dairy or wheat. This is fun! My other love with this man is working out and staying fit. We enjoy intense crossfit workouts together and he pushes me to be stronger every day! I absolutely adore and love this man!

Before I leave you today, I have to mention my mom! Some of our baking and cooking is going to come from her but surely modified. My mother is an amazing cook. She taught me how to open up a pantry or a fridge and create something delicious out of "not having anything to eat" My goal is to modify and create it paleo style. Sharing my first, what I will call "soozi's sausage stir fry"

At my mom's one weekend (on the farm) they were all eating the normal pastas, breads, starches and meats. I ran to the store so that I could eat with them too. Sausage, green and red bell peppers, garlic, jalapenos, tomato's and red onions. Ohh and don't forget the avocados for toppings. I basically stir fried it all together in coconut oil, added salt, pepper and garlic powder, topped it with the avocados and delish! Paleo easy!


That is just a small intro to how this is going to go. I will cook with the girls, Chris will taste it all and hopefully we can all enjoy and learn from one another. I will mention many friends and family members throughout this blog as they are truly my inspiration!