In some places, summer is nearing its end and everyone’s holding on for dear life. We still have summer days left to savor where I live, and I’m using every ingredient I can from my garden and the nearby farm-stands. (Mostly the farm-stands, since I’m terrible at upkeep and my lettuce has gone to seed, so… Keep Reading
Life Lessons from Whole30
Have you heard of the Whole 30? It’s an eating mindset where you take 30 days to “reset” your body and your mind, learning to intentionally eat foods that are good for you. I’m working my way through my third “reset,” and each time I feel like I’ve learned more about how I feel and… Keep Reading
Blackberry Brie Spinach Salad
Let’s begin with a confession: I made this salad with pecans first, because pecans are what I had. That’s the nice thing about food – you can make it what you want, with what you have. So pecans are the pretty nuts you see in these photos. But the truth? Walnuts are yummier in this… Keep Reading
“A-B-C” Gluten-Free Grilled Sandwich
Lunch is such an easy meal to welcome guests. Having a mama-friend and her kiddo over to play, or a neighbor, is easy when there’s a no-fuss meal option. I love salads for easy, light, healthy meals, but when we created this sandwich idea, I felt like a kid again myself… with all my grown-up… Keep Reading
Italian-Inspired Gazpacho
Last week, my daughter and I welcomed a house full of the sweetest girls to spend the day with us. We took them out on a photo adventure/nature hike. We played board games. We talked about sweet life lessons… and we ATE. The girls have been serving at a beautiful camp all summer, and their… Keep Reading