An RFS Author Spotlight (Part One)

Here at RFS we are just BEAMING with pride!

Natalie Perry, former RFS reviewer and current ROCKSTAR food blogger at Perry's Plate, has just published her first cookbook: The Big Book of Paleo Slow Cooking (200 Nourishing Recipes That Cook Carefree, for Everyday Dinners and Weekend Feasts)

Natalie and I went to high school together.  Back then, her last name was different and so I didn't even know that the girl I went to high school with and the food blogger I was madly stalking for recipes were the same person until I emailed her a question and she responded with: MINDY?! MINDY IRVING?!  One thing led to another and she reviewed cookbooks for RFS for a while before deciding to focus solely on food blogging and making adorable babies, and has been profoundly successful at both.

I haven't received my copy yet, but here are just a few of my favorite recipes from Perry's Plate if you want to try them out...

• her awesome homemade taco seasoning (I will never ever go back to store-bought)
• deliciously healthy sweet potato foil packet tacos (I honestly just made them last night)
• tropical fish tacos with pineapple salsa (much requested from the kiddos)
• spicy, fresh thai chicken wraps (love the sauce!)
• spicy butternut & black bean egg rolls with citrus avocado cream (divine)
• southwest sausage and pineapple skewers (a great summer meal)
• crispy shredded chicken tacos (she had a little helper on this one)
• crispy black bean tacos with feta and cabbage slaw (great vegetarian meal)

You get the idea.  She's awesome.  

Elizabeth will be posting a review shortly, but we just couldn't wait to get the word out!  If you get a chance, check out her blog, pick up her book and spread the word!