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Recipe: {Tofu Broccoli Quiche with Quinoa Crust} V+GF
This vegan and gluten-free “quiche” from Julie Morris’ Superfood Kitchen is perfect for Spring. Made with tofu and stuffed with broccoli, it is a very healthy dish so I added a few additional...
View ArticleRecipe: {Caramelized Fennel and Fig Pizza} V+GF Optional
The Vibrant Table: Recipes from My Always Vegetarian, Mostly Vegan, and Sometimes Raw Kitchen by Anya Kassoff is a feast for the senses. From small sides to savory meals and sweet indulgences, each...
View ArticleNatureal Mom’s Favorites for Mama & Baby
I get a lot of inquiries asking which products I use. Sometimes I DIY and sometimes I buy. I do think different things work for different mamas and babies so keep that in mind. Below is a list of items...
View ArticleRecipe: {Celeriac Chickpea Stew with Slow Roasted Tomatoes} V+GF
Sweet slow-roasted tomatoes offset the chile-spiced chickpeas in this simple but flavorful dish. Celeriac (celery root) is a versatile vegetable that adds flavor and nourishment to this dish which can...
View ArticleRecipe: {Baked Blueberry Oatmeal} V+GF Optional
You’ve heard it before… “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” but getting everyone fed can be difficult during hectic mornings. This recipe can be made ahead of time and warmed up in a...
View ArticleRecipe: {Pumpkin Ginger Cake} GF Optional
The sweet earthiness of pumpkin paired with warming ginger in this seasonal cake adapted from FOLK magazine is simply divine. Oh and that frosting…. CAKE Ingredients 3 cups coconut sugar 1 teaspoon...
View ArticleRecipe: {Cranberry, Apple & Pear Crisp} V+GF Optional
With its crunchy golden topping and flavorful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples and pears, this dessert makes a refreshing finish to hearty winter meals. Ingredients 7 1/2 cups chopped peeled...
View Article10 Non-Toy Gifts & Ideas for Kids
Life is an adventure for little ones! They have fun playing and learning with everything around them, from sticks and rocks to kitchen gadgets. Having few actual toys means their imaginations have room...
View ArticleRecipe: {Spinach & Quinoa Patties} V+GF
These delicious and nutritious spinach and quinoa patties from Green Kitchen Stories are a complete source of protein and are full of flavor. They can be enjoyed alone with a dollop of Greek yogurt,...
View ArticleLactational Amenorrhoea Method: Breastfeeding As Birth Control?
It is a well known fact that breastfeeding suppresses a woman’s fertility in the early months after giving birth. However, many women do not feel comfortable relying on breastfeeding as a form of birth...
View ArticleMadagascar Pink Rice with Roasted Squash, Apples, Onion + Green Peas
I’m a big fan of meals in a bowl and you really can’t go wrong with this dish adapted from Choosing Raw. It’s delicious, simple to prepare and the kids love it. Grown from a single seed, Madagascar...
View ArticleFamily Glamping Roundup
Glamping, a popular portmanteau for “glamorous camping,” essentially takes a hotel room and puts it in the middle of nature. It’s a nice compromise for parents who can’t agree on how to introduce their...
View ArticleOn A Warm January Day ~ A Birth Story
A year ago today at 41 weeks pregnant, I woke up just before sunrise to discover my water had broken. I wasn’t experiencing any contractions so I gave my birth team a heads up and went about my...
View ArticleNatural “Smash Cake” w Coconut Whip Frosting
My babe eats lots of healthy fruits and veggies so I didn’t want him all hopped up on sugar when he ate his first birthday cake. I also didn’t want to spend a small fortune on one of those designer...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Sexy Back After Baby
Many women ask themselves how they can feel sexy again after having a baby. You are probably exhausted and overwhelmed by the demands of being a new mother. Add concerns about your post baby body and...
View ArticleNew Mothers Guide: Look + Feel Good in a Swimsuit
As a new mother, I understand the dread of sporting a swimsuit by the pool, at the beach… or anywhere public, really. With larger chests and extra weight around our midsections, postpartum women have a...
View ArticleButternut Squash, Fennel + Apple Galette
Slightly sweet and creamy butternut squash, tart apples and fragrant fennel are wrapped into a rustic gluten-free and vegan galette, sprinkled with fresh rosemary, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil...
View ArticlePumpkin, Leek + Pecan Cornbread w. Spicy Honey
This sweet and savory pumpkin cornbread will warm bellies and win hearts! The moist pumpkin, creamy buttermilk, heavenly brown butter, delicately flavored leeks, toasted pecans and spicy honey drizzle...
View ArticleCreamy Red Pepper Alfredo over Zoodles
I first tried spiralized noodles at a raw restaurant I managed and more recently at a cozy little Italian restaurant in Ojai. My mind was officially blown. I have been dreaming about them ever since so...
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