Category: Desserts + Sweet Treats

Yep, it’s official— the holidays are around the corner which means it is TIME to get cozy, turn on some good tunes and lean into the things that bring you joy. Like so many other people, this is my favorite time of year  to bake. There’s something extra cozy about the oven warming up the […]

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies 2 cups gluten free flour (a blend) (I used Trader Joe’s brand) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 8 tablespoons butter (room temp) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Mix dough together with a electric mixer until well combined. Roll dough into a log (as […]

Ooookay, who else is on a wild baking spree these days??? *raises hand aggressively* I mean, if we’re doing lower maintenance holidays (aka, less travel, less people, less pressure) then we might as well use this time to get extra-cozy at home. For me? That means lighting all the natty beeswax candlesticks (unless it’s this […]

I don’t know about where you are, but around here temps are quickly cooling off and the end-of-year feels are starting to ramp up… big time. Throw in another BIG full moon this weekend (on Halloween), followed by Daylight Savings, plus (not to mention) an absolutely crazy upcoming election…. and I’m guessing we’re all feeling […]

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 […]

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 […]

Confession: sometimes I do this weird thing…. for every holiday, occasion, dinner party….. or ya know, just a normal weekend, I like to go totally ROGUE. To make something I never have before. Something festive and fun (and also modified to be gluten-free), with ZERO pressure on myself for it to turn out or be […]

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 […]

I’ve been feeling like a oatmeal connoisseur over here lately (you know, anything for that milk supply).  On a low-key morning that’s meant a little oatmeal bowl for breakfast (with added collagen peptides, chia seeds, a splash of maple, dousing of cinnamon, sprinkle of spirulina, or handful of raisins).  But on a busy morning? Like […]

Because when all else in life is crazy, cooking up a little something, early in the quiet of the morning is for me, a tiny act of self care.  And at least a different side of my brain getting the time & space to work and create. Creativity, in any capacity is so good for the […]

Summertime. Aka, the very best time. (If you’re asking this totally biased, Seattle based sun-baby). But come on. How can you not want to shout- halle-freakin-lujah for the season of freedom, joy, sunshine, fresh air, cool water, and a few extra juicy hours each day to play, relax and just BE around those you love […]

I have to admit. When I cook a little homemade dinner, even after a crazy day, I feel like I’m winning at life. It’s like this soothing little routine that says- you got this mamma. It’s like wrapping yourself (and anyone lucky enough to be around you) up in this magical cozy goodness that promises […]