Tag: holiday

Woooo. Welcome. to. December! Can you believe we’re actually….. here?? It’s a little mind blowing after such a spinny, wacky, LONG year, but I am so, so grateful. Not just for the end of 2020 being here (… hi, all of us). But also for the messes and challenges and beautiful awakenings and change that […]

A few weeks back, I told you all about my goal this year: to give gifts that have an actual impact far past this holiday season alone. Less stuff. More game-changers, shifters, and encouragers for the ways we really want to live and the ways we really want to feel in our lives (more adorned, […]

That’s right! The cutie The Simply Real Health Cookbook is now officially available at Nordstrom! (Yup, cue all the squeals). The books are on Nordstrom online (check it out here) and on shelves in the home department at the following locations: downtown Seattle, Bellevue Square, Northgate and Southcenter. Do you think we can make them sell […]

[originally published November 2014] So, we’re 1 week out.. And what are you bringing to the table this year? Lots of fall veggies and real food dishes? Check. And a little bit of the things that you LOVE [even those that are not nutrient dense]? Like wine. And….. maybe another glass of wine. Or the […]

  When I first found this recipe [here], I kind of laughed. By myself. At my computer. A nerdy little chuckle. Pureed cashews? Yeah right. That’s going to be chunky and taste weird. Those vegans. My god. Their tastebuds are so clean, they think anything tastes good. Lucky ducks. But then, it started. The smarty pants […]

  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 […]

A few years ago, my family started this ridiculous tradition. And by “family”, I mean me. Dueling dishes. The old school vs the new school. Old school: processed food classics like green bean casserole, yams with marshmallows, pies with corn syrup, and stuffing with orowheat soft sandwich bread. Tradition. The definition of Thanksgiving food. Which […]

This is my version of party food. Dinner party food. Even if a dinner party is just you and New Girl. Or because it’s Tuesday. Or that you just want to be a little fancy. Or, because you just bought the The Simply Real Health Cookbook and can’t wait to try some of the dinner recipes. […]

Spinach-Artichoke Dip usually reads something like this: Mayonnaise. Cream cheese. Cheese. Sour Cream. tiny amount of spinach. tiny amount of artichoke. Not that I don’t love cheese. I do. As a flavor enhancer. Not as a gut bomb. Call me a minimalist, but by using greek yogurt (full fat, of course because fat is naturally […]

To Snack: Honey-Sesame Garbanzo Beans A twist on the classic favorite of homemade honey-sesame roasted cashews, these little babes are a perfect little accompaniment to a healthier cocktail hour {holiday season or not}. Serve in small bowls with spoons, or colored mini cupcake wrappers for a more festive and fun presentation. recipe adapted from Whole […]

Thanksgiving Prep & Pep Talk How to make it through the weekend feeling happy, healthy + thankful: 1. Be Grateful:  Shockingly, this day is not all about the food, drinking, or family time– although those things are amazing, and are a fun addition to the day. But, at the core, Thanksgiving is a day (and […]