Tag: healthy

  Giving joy is the best thing ever. But personally, I think there is something even better: giving someone meaningful joy that will last through the whole year and actually change their day. In little, daily ways. I’m not talking profound here. Although profound gifts are awesome-  they can be a lot of pressure. Which is […]

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 […]

  Tomato, Wild Rice + Greens Gratin Makes 4 servings Make the most of the end of the tomato season with this great recipe! It also kind of tastes like pizza :).  Feel free to experiment with adding other sorts of veggies in this dish, or organic sausage Excellent with fresh arugula on top to serve. Also, […]

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 […]

Truth: every homemade ice cream recipe I’ve ever seen gets me so excited. Don’t be shocked. Ice cream is a simple food. It has 5 ingredients max, when made well. And is one of the best parts about summer. I’m into it. Until I read the recipe. And pout. “Combine all ingredients in your ice […]

CLICK TO BUY HERE Summer. The season of refreshing salads, cooling soups, grilled main dishes + picnic style deli salads. With a big glass of chilly rose and hot strawberry crumble. Being with the people you love. Outdoor dining. Food that’s easy. Fresh. Portable. Amazing testing. But not at all fussy. Welcome to summer. In […]

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. […]

In case you missed it, a totally honest [and giggly] interview on food, life, love + what I would ban from every kitchen. With the darling Annie from Live Simply, here. Enjoy! Well, hi! Did you enjoy this post? Well, don’t keep it to yourself, pay it forward and share this message with someone you […]

[Kale, Avocado, Feta + Roasted Butternut Squash Salad] [photos by Local Haven, unless marked otherwise- check out her review of the plan and 2 of her favorite recipes from it here!] Complete Winter Meal Plan Recipe List: * All recipes are real food based, naturally gluten free, and dairy and egg optional. Most are customizable […]

Click the video to watch exactly how to make all three of these awesome + easy recipes. Because drinks that glow in the dark are scary. As are the automatic hangovers that come from the processed chemicals + sugars in a typical one. Good thing these just taste better + look better too. 3 flavors, […]