A few years ago, my friend Kristen of the popular blog Kristen’s Raw posted a picture of her daughter with a nice cup of something they called “Equinox Latte.” It sounded amazing, and I craved one right away. Since flying to Arizona was out of the question, I pulled some spices out of the cupboard […]
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{Recipe} Chocolate Egg Custard Chia Pudding {Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian}
Chia puddings play such an important role in our diet. They are super rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which help develop a strong and healthy brain while warding off depression and anxiety, and they’re packed with calcium, protein, and other important nutrients. But you can’t tell your kids to eat them because they’re good […]
{Article} Freedom of Speech Doesn’t Exist in My House {But It’s Not What You Think}
Freedom of speech, protected by the 1st amendment of the US Constitution, does not exist in my house. That’s right. But before you think I’m some kind of totalitarian mom (I would describe myself as a food obsessed attachment parent instead!), please read on. My children have rights. Lots of them, actually. They have the […]
{Recipe} Sturdy & Tender Greens with Piment d’Espelette
Summer is full of tender baby lettuces and other sweet leaves that need nothing more than a quick toss in a little olive oil, and perhaps a little garlic. But come winter, sturdy greens like kale, collard greens, and other dark leafies steal the show. Delicious, flavorful, and super nutritious, I love eating them daily. […]
{Recipe} Healing & Soothing Ginger Tea with Honey
]Is someone coming down with a cold? Quick! Grab the elderberry tincture, and give it to everyone in the house. And, make this warming, soothing, healing tea. Fragrant with freshly boiled ginger, and sweet with the addition of Manuka honey, it’s a favorite with everyone including the kids. Add vitamin C and lemon juice for […]
{Recipe} Gluten Free Apple Walnut Muffins {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
How many of these can my children eat? Probably the whole batch in a couple of days days. They love them. I love that they are easy to make and everything can be rinsed under warm water and put in the dishwasher. Wipe the counter, you’re done with both the muffins and the kitchen clean […]
The Best French-Style Scrambled Eggs ~ A Guest Post for Kristen’s Raw
Eggs might just be the most perfect food there is. Not only are they rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamin A, D, K2, and more, but they also cost less than $1.25 per serving, and can be cooked in a few minutes flat. For all these reasons and more, eggs are a staple food in […]
{Guest Recipe} Butter Bean dip by Tara Bruin of One Fine Grain Free Day
This week, I’m delighted to share a new recipe from Tara Bruin of One Fine Grain Free Day. Tara Bruin is a school Teacher, school Mum and food blogger on a mission to improve children’s lunchboxes. She shares ideas for grain-free eating on her blog, is the author of the ebook ‘Forget the sandwich!’ and […]
{Guest Post} Moringa Matcha + Finding Balanced Nutrition after Disordered Eating by Carly Morgan Gross
This week, I’m delighted to share a guest post from the radiant Carly Morgan Gross. Carly is a certified holistic nutritionist, detoxification specialist, and eating psychology coach who helps sensitive women fall in love with their bodies, revolutionize their health, and transform their relationship with food. You can find out more about her on her […]
This is what Cosleeping and Breastfeeding feel like…
I believe that co-sleeping and breastfeeding stand in the way of a child sleeping through the night within the first few months of life. There. I said it. Before I had children, I thought that those who woke up at night did it because they slept away from their parents and were scared or lonely. […]
