Eat Like a Dinosaur! I have to say, when this book came in the mail, I was pretty darn excited! Matthew and Stacy are two incredible parents who began their Paleo journey back in 2010. And if you haven’t already seen how far they’ve come in such a short amount of time, you can check that out HERE. It’s a wonderfully motivating story and brings a huge smile to my face to see what this lifestyle has done for them.
One thing I love about this cookbook is the short story in the beginning explaining why this family has chosen to “eat like a dinosaur” (meat, veggies and fruits). It’s a great explanation in a kid-friendly format! From my 3-year-old to my {almost} 9-year-old, all five of our kids were riveted as I read it to them. Matthew and Stacy’s candid openness and sharing has inspired thousands of people, and this book is just the next rung in a very tall ladder of success in their life!
That being said, another thing I loved was that the recipes are really “kid” recipes. With names like “Rat on a Stick” and “Hissin’ Chicken,” any kid is gonna want to try this food! After much deliberation, we picked the “Fool’s Gold (Chicken Nuggets)” to make. We haven’t had chicken nuggets in years, and I was anxious to see if these would fit the bill for us.
We got to the prep work, and it was simple! After dicing the chicken earlier in the day, we started the process at about 5 p.m. and everything was in the oven by about 5:15! That’s some easy prep.
And oh, boy, the results were UH-mazing!
You wanna know what my oldest son said after taking his first bite?
“It’s better than Carl’s Jr.!”
OK, that’s a lot coming from my kid. First of all, we haven’t had Carl’s Jr. in about two years, so it’s amazing to me that he would even remember the taste.
And he’s right. I don’t think I’ve ever had chicken nuggets from Carl’s Jr., but if I had, I can imagine that these actually are better.
And the rest of the kids? A BIG thumbs up. They scarfed up ALL the chicken nuggets within a matter of minutes. ALL of them. I doubled the recipe, but next time, I’ll quadruple. They’re that good. The only thing I might do next time is to flip on the broiler for a few minutes at the end to crisp them up a bit more.
We’re definitely going to make our way through this cookbook. Lots of fun recipes to try. Most of them are simple, economical and kid-friendly. And they’re all grain-free. Totally what I’m about. You want to know the recipe to these awesome chicken nuggets? I highly recommend getting the book HERE. You won’t be disappointed!
What’s that? A giveaway?! Why yes, yes there is! If you want to win your very own copy of Eat Like a Dinosaur, here’s how you can do it:
1. Share this blog post on Facebook and comment here letting me know you did so (this is the honor system, here, folks!), OR
2. Press the “share” button below my post on my Facebook page for two entries!
That’s it! I’ll be picking a winner this weekend.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a product review. This exchange in no way influenced my review, these are my unbiased opinions!
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Heidi says
Done–thanks!
Marissa W says
While I don’t have kids yet, all this hype and all these great reviews, suddenly I’m wanting this book ALOT! I will be cooking for all my friends kids 🙂
Marissa W says
O by the way, I shared the giveaway on FB
Ruby Coger says
I will gladly share this! I love your site 🙂
Nicole says
Did both, so want this book!
Heather Schweitzman says
Would love this book, I own a CF gym and would lie to read it not only to my own children but also during the CF kids classes this summer!
Ashley says
I shared the giveaway on my page, but can’t figure out how to share on yours!
Greta says
We would love this book! Did both shares.
Sara warner says
Yum thanks
Danielle says
I shared your post! My kids need this book- they miss chicken nuggets! 🙂 Thanks for posting.
Suzanne H says
I shared the blog post.
Suzanne H says
I shared your FB page. 1
Suzanne H says
I shared your FB page. 2
Lindsey Frazier says
I shared your FB page 🙂
Kristin W. says
Done. I would love to win this!
Sarah says
Shared on FB!
Kim says
Just shared both from here and shared your post on FB. Would love to try out the recipes with my daughter and the rest of the daycare kiddos!
Becki says
Shared on FB :}
Jodie says
I just shared your post on my facebook page. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Jess K says
I shared on FB. Oh I hope I get it! I really hope I get it 🙂
Jenny harmon says
I posted on my Facebook page!! 😉 please enter me!! :):)
Melissa says
Shared! Need more resources at getting grains out of our eating habits!
Tiffany says
So glad you got picked to review this book:) I shared on my facebook:)
Jenypher says
Thanks for the inspiration. I’m sharing now
Kat Hurt says
done and done 🙂 I hope I win!
Heidi Maxwell says
I shared this blog post on my Facebook wall!
Heidi Maxwell says
I shared your FB post about this giveaway on my FB Page!
Cindy says
Just shared on FB via your button! Thanks!!!
amanda rice says
Shared and i would LOVE the opportunity to win this sounds fabulous!! thank you
Nicole Swanson says
I just shared your giveaway and review.
Tina Martinez says
Sounds exciting for my autistic Dino loving 5yrol
Jessica says
I’m in!
Selvi says
Shared! Would love to win this!
Deanna says
I shared! I want one!
Lisa says
Shared! Sounds GREAT!
marci says
I’m having such a tough time with my youngest son. he feels as if i’m punishing him taking away all the junk food, and making him eat real food. i would love this book for him!
laina says
Shared! Thanks for reviewing this! Now I’m even more excited to check it out.
Annie says
I shared on fb – thanks1
Andrea DeAngelis says
I clicked on share to share with all my FB friends!
Lindsay j says
Shared on fb. So excited!
Andrea DeAngelis says
Also, clicked on post “share” from your FB page 🙂
Marlene says
Can’t wait to check this out! Pick me!!
Holly says
I did both!! 🙂
Holly
Holly says
ooops wrong email….sorry! Did both.
Holly
Elissa says
I shared both – thanks for the giveaway C:
We are so excited about this book!
Janeen says
Shared! Would love a book of Paleo kid food recipes!
Bill DeAngelis says
I shared the post on your Facebook and also blog post.
Kelly Glass says
I shared this blog post on facebook.
Kelly Glass says
I shared your fb post 1
Kelly Glass says
I shared your facebook post 2. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Beth D. says
Shared! Thanks!
Jacqueline says
Amazing Giveaway posted! My 4 1/2 year old would love this! Thank you for your generosity and time! 🙂
Graham says
Shared on FB!
Kira says
Great giveaway! Can’t wait to try these on my kiddos!
Christina Speed says
Done! Fingers and toes crossed! 🙂
Kim Riffle says
Done and done! Can’t wait! Really want this book! Sounds too fun!
natalie says
Done all thanks!
Holly says
I just shared your giveaway!
Holly says
I shared through here, your wall and another persons wall! I think I’m covered! lol
Christie B. says
I shared on Facebook!
Norma says
I shared this post on Facebook!
Annie says
I shared this blog post on Facebook!
Megan @NcCarterFamily says
Shared this post on Face Book!!!!
Dawn says
Shared- thank you!