I reject the idea that eating healthy has to be boring or feel like deprivation. I’m generally happy with the way I eat both in terms of how it impacts my health and how it feels emotionally (everyone needs comfort food!). So that’s why I try to recreate old favorites with healthier ingredients. If the […]
fall recipes
Basic Soup Recipe: How to Make Soup Out of Almost Anything
Ever wanted to know how to make a basic soup recipe so you can use your garden harvest? Learning to use in-season ingredients in meals can have a learning curve, but when you know how to make a basic soup, you’re all set. Soup is the perfect food for using abundant garden produce or veggies […]
Pumpkin Butter Recipe (AIP – Paleo – Real Food)
Winter squash is one of my favorite things to grow, preserve, and cook. I just love the warmth and comfort of a pumpkin dessert or butternut squash soup. This pumpkin butter recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the fall harvest while nourishing the body too. How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Butter Pumpkin butter often […]
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe (AIP – Paleo – Real Food)
Soup is one of my favorite foods. It’s nourishing, comforting, and really easy to throw together. Butternut squash is plentiful in the garden once fall hits, and there aren’t a whole lot of ways to eat it plain (roasted, steamed, or… roasted?). So I love throwing it into this simple butternut squash soup recipe. How […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe (EASY!)
This homemade vanilla extract recipe is really simple to make and a great alternative to pricey store-bought vanilla or imitation vanilla. I love to add pure vanilla extract to smoothies, dairy-free coconut yogurt, cookies, whipped coconut cream, and any other treat I want to have a rich flavor. Vanilla also makes a great gift which is […]
How to Cook Fresh Pumpkin for Puree
We have harvested just about everything from our garden — including the pumpkins — and now it’s time to start cooking! Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin smoothies… pumpkin everything! But first: how to cook fresh pumpkin? There are many varieties of pumpkin but the main difference is pie vs. carving. Pie pumpkins (also called sugar pumpkins) are […]