Traveling Paleo

Being Paleo and traveling is kind of like being really fair skinned at the beach- you can survive but conditions aren't always conducive to your needs. Last weekend I traveled to Cincinnati to visit a close friend. Luckily she is one of the sweetest people on earth- not only did she choose Paleo friendly restaurants but she also stocked her kitchen with a few essential items. The CD she sent me for the trip was definitely a saving grace during the flat and boring trek through Indiana :-)

I drove in during the middle of the day, aka lunch time. It was a great excuse to eat something simple for lunch. Sometimes I get so caught up in making amazing and complicated meals that I forget one of the core concepts of primal eating is to eat simply. This was a great reminder to bring the element of simplicity back into my kitchen every once in a while. Here's what I packed:

1/2 pear, 2 hard boiled eggs, paleo pancake and almond butter sandwich, and 1/2 fruit and nut bar for an afternoon snack. 

The first night I was there I was taken to this fabulous little gem called Honey. Their menu changes regularly but we definitely lucked out. I had an amazing spice encrusted salmon with vegetables and there were numerous other Paleo friendly options on the menu. The atmosphere provides a casual fine dining experience, perfect for meaningful conversation and sharing a bottle of wine. My Cincy companion ordered a beer and seemed thrilled with the selection.

Image from Trip Advisor

My verdict on Cincinnati OH? A great way for a stressed StL girl to get away for a weekend and stay Paleo :-)