Let the baking begin!

We haven't made the full conversion in my home, yet, from junk to strictly paleo. We are in the warm up phase. I believe this part of the process is so valuable because you can arm yourself with knowledge and prepare for what this is really going to look like on a day to day basis and make sure your kitchen is ready. I knew there were a few things i would need to accomplish during this phase, such as cleaning out my cabinets and finding paleo recipes for a few of the things I can't live without. That list includes bread, chocolate chip cookies, and hummus. Many are surprised that super-healthy hummus isn't a part of paleo. Sadly, it's true. Chick peas being a legume and all, eliminate hummus from my options. On that note, beans in general are not paleo friendly, which is very sad but alas, I can't have it all I guess.
Ok, back on track from my pity party over legumes, so yesterday I mentioned there were paleo friendly breads out there, according to my friend. I did some Internet research and found a plethora of resources!! There were a few that stood out to my taste buds, but Paleo Herb Bread sounded out of this world. I love herby, earthy, breads so I decided to give this one a go. The list of ingredients was simple and short, but most needed to be purchased at a specialty store. I already had all natural coconut oil, pink Himalayan salt, baking soda, farm raised eggs, fresh herbs, and apple cider vinegar. I needed to purchase almond flour, golden flax seed, and coconut flour. The first 2 weren't that bad, but be warned, coconut flour is a little pricey. However, you use so little it will last forever.
Let me preface this by telling you, I'm a good cook. I love to cook. I cook for my family each and every day as well as for our friends on a regular occasion. However, I have NEVER enjoyed baking. I've just never had a knack for it, so I was a little intimidated at this project. But I knew, learning to make paleo friendly bread would make or break the outcome of this change. After the slightest bit of hesitation, I rounded up the needed items and began baking.
Guess what?! It was easy. Yep, I said it. Easy! Who knew? Not only was it easy, but it was good. Very good. So good in fact, I shared it with some never-going-to-be-paleo friends and they agreed it was delicious.
With this success, I really feel like this is doable. What a relief! Now we just have to finish ridding our house of junk and the real fun will begin, paleo conversion 2013!
Talk to you next time!