I decided to make the Easy Chinese Chicken from the cookbook, which was definitely easy, fast, and truly packed with flavor.įor us, real food is important. My husband and I love all food, but on one particular Sunday evening, we were craving Asian flavors. I feel confident that if you get in the groove of cooking your own real food meals, and after you witness the change in how you look and feel, you’ll at least deeply appreciate cooking, even if you never actually love it. True, real food does take some shopping and cooking, that’s just the way it is, and that’s exactly why Lisa has also included grocery lists with each recipe. You’ll find that in most cases you’re spending less, eating better, eating something that’s tastier, and feeling good about yourself when you’re done. Here is what I love about Lisa Leake’s newest cookbook, 100 Days of Real Food on a Budget - she breaks down each recipe into cost per serving so you can see exactly how much (or little!) you’re spending on your meal. If you buy real food produce in season, you’ll save a lot (and your fruits and veggies will actually taste better too!) Real food doesn’t have to be hard to find or intimidating. That to eat nourishing, real food doesn’t have to be pricey. Lisa Leake is here to show you, though, that that’s not always the case.

The cost is what makes people hesitant to go on their own real food journey because, truth be told, some real food costs more per ounce than that bag of Doritos you bought on sale. As someone who tries to consume as many real foods as possible, I appreciate the work Lisa Leake does.īut, it’s not just about the desire to eat real food, it’s the cost of eating real food too. Sort of like a pioneer, she opened many eyes to the food industry, explaining what real food means, the benefits of real food, and how easy and delicious real food recipes can be. Because that’s exactly what it is - a movement.įor many, their real food movement started when they started reading Lisa Leake’s blog, 100 Days of Real Food. And I use the word ‘trend’ loosely, as I don’t believe the real food movement is going away anytime soon, or ever. Real food wasn’t always such a trendy topic. As always, my opinions and experiences in this post are 100% my own.

Illustrated with 125 photographs and filled with step-by-step instructions, this hands-on cookbook and guide includes: Advice for navigating the grocery store and making smart purchases Tips for reading ingredient labels 100 quick and easy recipes for such favorites as Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale Pesto Cream Sauce, and Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn Meal plans and suggestions for kid-pleasing school lunches, parties, and snacks 'Real Food' anecdotes from the Leakes' own experiences A 10-day mini starter-program, and much more.I received 100 Days of Real Food on a Budget in exchange for my honest review. Now, she shares their story, offering insights and cost-conscious recipes everyone can use to enjoy wholesome natural food-whole grains, fruits and vegetables, seafood, locally raised meats, natural juices, dried fruit, seeds, popcorn, natural honey, and more.

She, her husband, and their two small girls pledged to go 100 days without eating highly processed or refined foods-a challenge she opened to readers on her blog. Inspired by Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food, Lisa Leake decided her family's eating habits needed an overhaul. The creator of the 100 Days of Real Food blog draws from her hugely popular website to offer simple, affordable, family-friendly recipes and practical advice for eliminating processed foods from your family's diet.

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