Tag: food

Ever had one of those weeks that’s so good, you feel like you’re walking on air? This week has been one of those for me. I got to host a live cooking class this past Tuesday, sharing how I make 3 healthy meals for the week in less than 30 minutes. Yes, it’s really possible! […]

Lately, it seems like every time I check my inbox or Instagram messages, I spot a question about our family breakfast routine. People say, “Your mornings look so relaxed!” or, “Your breakfasts look so easy!” Honestly, that’s because they are! We’ve finally cracked the code to enjoying the morning meal. Don’t get me wrong: with […]

Talking food, health, my favorite cocktail, tailgating, and my real-food philosophy on life. Plus, thoughts on the Seattle food scene, favorite restaurants and so much more. Listen on itunes, stitcher, or your podcast app by searching for The Rise Seattle. Or, click here to listen online. Also, do you like free things? The guys at The […]

The Simply Real Health Food Academy is here! // Program enrollment is now open// So, what is it? The Simply Real Health Food Academy is food school, made simple. It’s a 3 week (plus a bonus intro week!) online self-guided course to food happiness: the what, where, why, and how of real food, in the real world. It’s […]

This is for real: don’t read this post unless you’re fine with a new addiction. Because, these. These grain-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, egg-free and dairy free treats are my favorite things to keep around as of late. And, with so much good stuff in them (coconut oil, walnuts, chia seeds and nut butter for great healthy fats and […]

  Today I have a little story for you. And a myth we need to shatter ASAP. Everyone knows that in order to be healthy, you have to eat healthy. Right? Right. True. Everyone also knows that in order to eat healthy, you have to spend hours every day cooking, prepping, and shopping to do so. Also meaning, spending most of […]

Last week on instagram, I snapped a quick little pic of my insane trail mix meal prep- making over 250 little bags of goodness for an upcoming healthy tailgate party and cooking demo (Thursday, and…. yes that’s a real thing) and a charity walk that weekend. With homemade caramel corn, nuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut, golden […]

  1. Drink 16 oz of water when you get up. Yes, BEFORE your coffee or tea. And don’t chug it all at once either. Make your bottle of water your little buddy during your morning routine, whatever it entails. Then drink another 30 oz in between breakfast and lunch. At your own pace. Just get […]

  Click to play this video post:  What to do when your family + friends try to sabotage your healthy eating efforts! Family + friends not supportive of your healthy eating? Do you agree? Or have something else that’s worked for you? Please share in the comments below- I’d love to know how you handle […]

Today, I’m announcing something NEW and super FRESH. Yes, in caps. For my fellow free-stylers out there. The creative brains. The ones with busy unpredictable schedules. Or who know their way around their kitchen well, enjoying cooking good food, but need some help pushing themselves out of their usual same ol’ recipe routine. New ideas […]

Yup, round 3 today. On VIDEO. [If you haven’t seen ’em yet, check out round 1 and round 2 videos first]. Mostly because I think shopping at Trader Joe’s is both a hobby AND game. And that I happen to be living inside my local one these days with all this crazy cookbook cooking, so […]

It’s been a long week. A hard one, for my whole family. Early this week, we all lost my dear, sweet 26 year old cousin. Who kind of just lit up the world with his big smile and  easy, laid-back +  happy nature. And amazingly fierce love of his family. Which is no small feat. […]