One of the things you get from growing up in the South is a reverence for food. Food is the central part of all celebrations and happy memories: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, vacations, birthdays, weddings. Food is also what you turn to in times of crisis, such as a death in the family. Rich comfort foods are as much a part of Southern culture as the word "y'all."
So it was hard to imagine a Fourth of July celebration at my house without all the typical fare, especially with my 17-year-old brother coming to visit. Luckily, traditional Independence Day barbecues lend themselves to Paleo eating. And, I did make cakeballs on Corey's request, but I didn't try one. I didn't even lick my fingers.
Paleo fare on the Fourth: steaks, hamburger patties and sausage on the grill; sweet potato hash; Ashley's guacamole with veggies for dipping; watermelon. I found that I didn't really miss the food much and was still able to really enjoy the party...even without partaking in the beverages.
I tried to make things Corey would eat the rest of the weekend as well. For breakfast, we had bacon and almond flour pancakes with bananas and raisins in them. For dinner, I employed the almond flour again for Paleo fried chicken. Both were very tasty meals that felt like cheating, but weren't. Foods like that keep me from feeling stuck in a rut.
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