Having helped her own children, Leah is now generously sharing what she learned from her journey. Parents will find this book very helpful! It is full of practical tips and good ideas on how to feed children and make the whole process happy and doable.
Cookbook
“This book is dedicated to June and Owen, the teachers I never knew I needed. May they be a reminder to us all that light comes from the darkness… as long as you open the door to let it in.”
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My family started following a restrictive diet when my son was just a baby and we learned of his severe food allergies. Those early years were a bit of a guessing game, but we had settled into a routine by the time my daughter came along three years later. She was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease impacting the lungs and pancreas. Our diet once again shifted to avoid the foods – grains, sugar, and dairy – that can cause systemic inflammation.
Learning to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a family that required a special diet was a huge challenge. I didn’t want to rely on processed, packaged foods, but meal prep for a ravenous family of four seemed impossible given the necessary time investment. I slowly found solutions by developing a repertoire of simple and delicious recipes that were nutrient dense, avoided offensive foods, and were enjoyed by the whole family.
I also developed a system of meal planning and prep that allowed me to spend a minimal amount of time in the kitchen each week while preparing the majority of my family’s meals from scratch. I use a system of planning ahead, bulk cooking, freezing foods, and serving leftovers that results in me spending just 4-6 hours in the kitchen each week while producing nearly all of our meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – from scratch.
My goal in writing this book was to provide other families with my family’s favorite recipes while teaching them how to get more organized in the kitchen. I want families to learn that meal planning and prep can be simple tasks that save time and frustration, and ultimately help provide your family with more nourishing meals. I’ve included helpful tips and suggestions throughout the book including recipe icons that give you a quick summary of the recipe’s time investment and storage recommendations. Knowing which recipes can be frozen for later will be key in your kitchen success!
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