Category: Appetizers

Halloween is (almost) here and without fail, I always get questions this time of year about how I approach the holiday with a “real food first” mindset. To me, celebrating Halloween while staying true to my value about well-rounded, real food for my family ISN’T about being perfect or depriving ourselves from the overall experience. […]

Anybody else just feel READY for the sparkles and joy and celebration the holidays bring this year? IDK what it is… maybe my kids’ ages, or maybe the fact that the world seems collectively more excited for the holiday season to start (hello, Christmas trees going up everywhere in early Nov.) which to me just […]

Summer snack time in our fam is all about the popsicle. (Maybe you’ve seen me and my #tinychef helper make them together on a recent IG reel?!) But really…. what’s not to like?! Popsicles that are REAL FOOD based (aka nutrient dense), made with things you already have on hand, are so simple & easy […]

Kids and snacks, snacks and kids… some things just can’t *not* go together! It’s no secret that as a family, we LOVE food.  I’ve tried my best to nurture a love of REAL food in them by introducing and exposing them to allllll kinds of high quality foods (in a calm, easy, no pressure way […]

If I lived in a dream world it would look something like this: Live in the juicy end-of-summer-beginning-of-Fall season for the rest of my life. Dahlias in my vase, hazy morning clouds that burn off after 9am on my morning walk, patio nights on the deck, an endless garden growing, the stars at night over […]

DO YOU HAVE ANY BAD HABITS or JUNK FOOD YOU SECRETLY LOVE? I can’t tell you how many times a week I get this question. So today, I answered it, straight up: . It’s so funny, and ~tbh~ I normally avoid this question because I don’t have a quick answer for you…..probably because I don’t […]

The bright side of quarantine life: lots of time spent playing in the kitchen, getting creative with what’s available and seeking the things that will make us feel good, from our cells to our skin, from our heads to our toes and everything in between. My focus? Foods that nourish. That heal. That strengthen and […]

Is anyone else so THANKFUL for healthy food and snacks right now? It’s such a blessing, amongst all that is going on. Like we’re really lucky than quarantine means good food, being in our cozy houses, and still be able to get some fresh air (away from the crowds of course). So this week, my […]

I can’t post this recipe today without giving you some low-key full disclosure. I’m not a real sweets kinda girl, but these cookies are straight-up like cookie crack. There, I said it. You have been warned. I’ve made a few batches so far (“recipe testing” and just making extra certain they’re real, real good for […]

I have a little (big) treat for you guys today! It’s something that’s going to save you sooo much time and hassle (and mmmm…. some bloating and guilt too) as we head into the upcoming holiday season! With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I wanted to make you a little present, that will make you […]

The snack ball. Otherwise known as secret freezer weapons. I mean, I’ve always been a fan. And how can you not? They’re quick, easy, stay fresh for months in the freezer, and are packed full of great healthy fat, protein, minerals and SUBSTANCE when you don’t have time to think too hard about getting something […]

#1. Be Grateful: At it’s more true core, Thanksgiving is a day (and weekend) to be grateful, to appreciate and to marvel at all the wonderful things that life holds. Gratitude is huge. Daily….not just once a year. But, once a year is a pretty good starting place if you’re not in the habit of […]