Countless times I find myself grabbing a carton of non-dairy milk at the store, only to place it back at soon as I glance at the huge ingredient list, consisting mostly of additives and sugars.
(Side note: there are a few completely natural brands out there - such as New Barn - that fit the bill if I'm buying it!)
No fear... this milk saves the day! Totally natural and totally
Read MoreAhhh my mind is a bit scattered. Anxiety at an all-time high. I'm assuming it's the usual election anxiousness, but it feels all too strong this year.
To ease my mind and my nerves, I walk, I work out, I do yoga... I keep my body moving and my head clear. And I'm going to write about these waffles.
Because they remind me of my favorite time: Sunday mornings.
Read MoreI don't know about you, but I'm ready for the weekend already! So. Close.
To help get me (us) there, I have these fig-walnut squares. It's like a homemade snack bar or trail mix... without the added grains, oils, sugars and who-the-heck-knows what else.
Read MoreHalloween is allllllmost here!
I think maybe it's the candy-filled holiday spirit, but I've been thinking about candy more than usual lately...
Instead of buying packaged candy bars, I've been making these peanut butter cups for Halloween parties and to indulge in on the weekends. My husband even took a batch to his work Halloween party...
Read MoreSomeone asked me the other day how I find the time to blog. Am I baking cookies and granola in the early mornings before work? No, I am not superwoman.
Although that does sound relaxing...
Read MoreSomeone asked me the other day how I find the time to blog. Am I baking cookies and granola in the early mornings before work? No, I am not superwoman.
Although that does sound relaxing...
Read MoreIt's apple season! Which means we've been picking a looot of apples. And drinking a looot of apple cider.
Chad is a simple syrup guy. Always making different kinds - ginger, peach, blueberry, lavender - you name it. And recently he made an apple cider simple syrup.
He simply cooked down apple cider with orange peels. That's it! And that's brilliant...
Concentrated apple cider goodness.
Read MoreA short and sweet post for your Friday. Which by the way - Happy Friday!
If you love LARABARS like I do, then you probably know about their seasonal flavors that are out right now. One of those flavors is "snickerdoodle" and it inspired these bites.
Because who doesn't love a powerful, whole-food bite with hints of your favorite holiday cookie? And it comes together in less than 10 minutes.
Yes, please!
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Ohhhh Fall. I tell you what. I love you.
As the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, it's the perfect time to entertain.
Now, I'm not talking extravagant and over-the-top dinner parties. No. I'm talking a natural, down-to-earth get together. Surrounded by good people and eating nutritious, delicious whole food.
Read MoreHappy hump day!
We are halfway through the week. One day closer to the weekend. And for me, one day closer to these pancakes...
It's becoming a tradition of sorts. On Sundays, it's a long run followed by coffee and brunch. And just about every Sunday, I've been making these pancakes.
Read MoreAlthough fall has arrived, it still feels like summer here in the Midwest.
This drink is a smash between fall and summer - with the apple and peach. Which is fitting for this month as the seasons are sort of blending together... in a wonderful way (aside from the constant sweating).
The past few weekends after morning runs and workouts, I've still craved something refreshing at breakfast. Enter this apple and peach drink. And we can't forget the zing from the ginger. It's a perfect, refreshing combo!
Read MoreBefore I share this aaaamazing ice cream, I'm going off on a bit of a tangent...
Because I have to give a shout-out to my girl, Whitney, and her blog. Today, I read her blog post about comparison and it struck a cord with me, and probably most people.
We often compare our own life to everyone around us, whether we want to or not. Whether we realize it or not. The photos posted on extravagant vacations or smiling babies splattered all over our news feeds. Is our life as good? Is our lunch as vibrant? Was our workout as hard? Is our job as good? Was our ice cream cone as perfect looking!?
Read MoreIt's been one of those days.
Forget the laundry that needs folded, the articles that need written, the work that needs finished. You know those days when you have a lot of "things" on your to-do list but can't quite get around to any of it? Yeahhhh, we all have those days.
And since I can't really focus on anything else, I'll share these cookies that you should probably make ASAP.
Read MoreI remember the exact moment I fell in love with carrot cake.
In fact, while writing this post I came across my first blog post about it in 2010 (wait whhhaat... seriously 6 years ago!?).
It was love at first "bite" at my sister Sarah's wedding in the fall of 2009. To me, everything was so perfect on that day: crisp fall air, vibrant orange and red leaves on the trees, a trolley ride around the park... and this carrot cake. A family friend made a three-tiered cake, thick with cream cheese icing and so moist and flavorful. I was in love.
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