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Sausage Lentil Soup
There’s something incredibly comforting about a pot of soup simmering on the stove. This Sausage & Red Lentil Soup is one of those recipes that feels both nourishing and satisfying, combining savory Italian sausage with protein-packed red lentils, tender vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Red lentils naturally break down as they cook, creating a rich, creamy…
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Sausage Lentil Soup
There’s something incredibly comforting about a pot of soup simmering on the stove. This Sausage & Red Lentil Soup is one of those recipes that feels both nourishing and satisfying, combining savory Italian sausage with protein-packed red lentils, tender vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Red lentils naturally break down as they cook, creating a rich, creamy…
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Cyclospora Isn’t New. Here’s What You Should Know.
If you’ve been seeing headlines about Cyclospora, you might think it’s a new food safety threat. Cyclospora isn’t new. Every summer, health departments investigate cases of this foodborne parasite. As of July 13th, 2026, there are 194 reported cases in Illinois alone, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. In 2025, Illinois reported 141…
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Cowboy Salad aka Texas Caviar {gf, v}
There are as many names for this dish as there are ways to eat it (as a salad or a side, as a dip, as a relish). This classic black bean and corn salad is simple, lasts for days, and gets better the longer it sits. Add in extra ingredients or skip a few; it…
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Blistered Green Beans with Kimchi Smear {gf, v-option}
Given the choice, which would you choose: Eating probiotic-rich food or taking a probiotic pill? For me, eating wins hands down every time. Fermented foods offer a diverse plethora of probiotic (and often prebiotic) foods; these are beneficial foods for your belly, including the digestive and immune systems. Fresh green beans are best when just…
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Tending to your Inner Garden
The Garden, the Soil, and the Practice of Becoming Wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating a life that feels good to live inside of. And if I’ve learned anything in my years as a wellness coach and Reiki practitioner, it’s this: the journey is never linear. It moves like the seasons … expanding, contracting,…
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Herbed Compound Butter
When I want to eat pretty and decadently, Herb Compound Butter is the answer. It elevates eggs, grilled steak, toasted bread, and a cabbage steak …. honestly, it goes with everything! Mix soft butter with all the herbs and edible flowers you have. Wrap in parchment paper and place in the fridge to harden. Then…
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Sensational Small Batch Fig, Coconut & Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies {gf, v}
How many times have you wanted to make cookies for just yourself? Or just you and a friend? Not the whole block? This small batch recipe is calling your name! You’ll make 5 cookies and that’s it. So even if you eat them all, you’re still doing great. These Sensational Fig, Coconut & Chocolate Chunk…
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Peach Avocado Garden Salad
If you need an endorsement…. I’ve made this salad three times in two days. It’s quite simple and comes alive with the fresh herbs, use all that you have! Also, this is a loose recipe…. be casual. If you don’t have chive flowers, use chives. If you don’t have French radish, use any other, but…
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Individual, Mini GF Quiches {gf, veg}
It’s quiche – just so much cuter. Seriously, how cute are these mini gluten-free flower quiches? Truthfully, they don’t take much more time than one large one. But a platter of these at Sunday Brunch adorned with a few edible flowers is a show-stopper! The trick is to use the back side of a muffin…
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Turkey loaf patties {gf}
I’m a big proponent of protein intake within one hour of waking up. But I get tired of yogurt/dairy/eggs. So I created this super simple Sheet Pan Turkey Loaf. Mix, pat into a pan, and bake, then cut into squares and freeze. I pull a couple of squares out, 30 seconds in the microwave and…