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  • Blistered Green Beans with Kimchi Smear {gf, v-option}

    June 22, 2026

    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…

  • Blistered Green Beans with Kimchi Smear  {gf, v-option}

    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…

  • Tending to your Inner Garden

    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…

  • Herbed Compound Butter

    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…

  • Sensational Small Batch Fig, Coconut & Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies {gf, v}

    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!…

  • Peach Avocado Garden Salad

    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,…

  • Individual, Mini GF Quiches  {gf, veg}

    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…

  • Turkey loaf patties  {gf}

    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,…

  • Avocado Frosting {gf, v}

    Avocado Frosting {gf, v}

    I like butter. But there is something about those butter frostings that leave a waxy coating in your mouth. blech. Enter the Avocado Frosting. It’s simply avocado, a little lemon,…

  • Sweet Potato Brownies   {gf, df}

    Sweet Potato Brownies {gf, df}

    Brownies that actually deliver nutrients, like fiber and beta carotene, are gluten and dairy-free and taste like regular brownies … yes, please! I made these Sweet Potato Brownies for three…

  • Millionaire’s Shortbread Bar  {gf, v}

    Millionaire’s Shortbread Bar {gf, v}

    A dessert bar that eats like a giant Twix Bar. These Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars are better than the original, sugar-laden versions. Nut butter and maple syrup stand in for the…

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