Recipes Tips

  [Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen] As my children get older, I need to lean into the trends to get them to eat healthy food. Even for me, I have to make hard sells to get nutrients into them. There are three of them for goodness sakes and their tastes are changing constantly. Of course, […]

With three kids in the house, my family has had their share of illness within the last few months. I feel like a big part of that is stress, allergies, and constant exposure to germs at school. Children’s systems can get overwhelmed with everything that swirls around them day in and day out, especially if […]

Sleep does not come too easily for me these days. It never has; I’ve always been a poor sleeper. The adaptations I need for sleep are endless: a weighted blanket, earplugs, warm bath, no screens or artificial light exposure before bed–I have a special red light in my bedside table lamp– and an eye mask. […]

If you have tummy issues, or you’re getting over Norovirus 2023, this smoothie is truly a treat. It’s super easy to make, easy to digest, and has a great nutrient profile that stabilizes energy levels. In the past ten months, I’ve been sick seven times, so I’ve developed a Zen-like patience with my body’s immune […]

I have never been to India, but so far this country and culture has greatly enriched my food journey. Every dish I try, I truly enjoy! I’m so grateful for India’s influence in our country’s food culture. My husband loves Indian food. He requests it every year on his birthday. Over the years I’ve gotten […]

A handful of years ago, when my kids were teeny, I was relying heavily on the Paleo diet. In this current season of my life, the Paleo diet doesn’t fit. However, at the time, I was in awe of how my diet was making such a positive change in my life. This new way of […]

You need 6-8 servings of vegetables per day. One to two of those should be some type of leafy green, and sauteed spinach is the best way to fulfill this need! It has a milder flavor than kale, dandelion greens or arugula; but it is an excellent gateway to those vegetables. If you are constantly […]

Ingredients: 1 c full fat oat milk or other creamy non-dairy milk 1 T maple syrup or coconut sugar 1 c water 1 t cloves 1 t all spice 3 cinnamon sticks 3 cardamom pods, crushed with butt of a knife or mortar and pestle 1 T ginger, minced 1 T fresh turmeric, minced or […]

Makes 12 In a large bowl, mix: 1 cup flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Add in: 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips ¼ cup chia seeds Whisk together in a large bowl: 1 large egg ¼ cup maple syrup 1 […]

This bread is perfect for the holidays, with just enough spice, sweetness, and bitter flavors (from chocolate…oh yeah!) to warm your holiday belly. Ingredients: For topping: 1 Tbsp orange zest ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup coconut sugar For bread: 4 eggs 1 can pumpkin 1 cup coconut sugar 1 cup maple syrup ½ cup […]