Updated 11/17/12

This blog is meant to be a repository of practical information for people who want to eat a Paleo diet. So, I am not going to explain the diet or it’s nutritional benefits; there are already tons of resources on that topic. The posts are labelled by topic, and I will add to each topic on a weekly basis.

Also, all of my writing is focused on things you can eat, not things that you can’t.  It is much easier to build a menu or plan your diet if you focus on the options available. However, since there are a variety of versions of eating Paleo, I have noted ingredients in parenthesis that may or may not fit your definition.

Before you start cruising the blog pages, let me orient you to a few things. As for the grocery stores mentioned: MOM’s is My Organic Market in Frederick, MD and they have free coffee and tea as you shop! Lily’s is the Mexican Market on Main St in Westminster, MD; it’s got a lot of unique items but be sure to check the ‘best by’ dates on the items and they are often out of date. Harvestin’ is on Main St in Westminster, MD; but I find that everything in the store is at a higher price than the other stores listed. Wegmans is in Hunt Valley MD and another, smaller one, is in Frederick, MD. Kalustyans is in New York City, but you can buy the items online. Trader Joe’s is in Pikesville or Towson. Roots is in Clarksville or Olney, MD. Unless otherwise noted, all the other grocery stores are chains that are in Westminster, MD.

My Rating System for food items and recipes in this blog: 
5 = awesome; it’s a continual favorite
4 = good; I eat it because it’s tasty and gives some variety
3 = okay; If you bought it for me and I was hungry, I’d eat it
2 = pretty bad; definitely wouldn’t buy it again
1 = gave it to the cat
0 = cat wouldn’t eat it either

If you have thoughts or ideas of things to add to the blog or you know of a cheaper place to buy something, let me know.  This is meant to be a community resource and will get better by the knowledge of our entire community.

Finally, if you are a member of CFR in Westminster, MD and you’d like me to bring in a sample of an ingredient for you to try – just let me (or Mona) know.  If you’re really interested in a product and would like me to test and rate it first, just ask.