I don’t mind when terrific ingredients finally get their day in the spotlight, even becoming a little “trendy”, like kale or brussels sprouts! And, rhubarb… for years known as the vegetable trying to being a fruit. Too tart for some, not pretty enough for others. But now it’s abundantly seen on dessert & bakery menus […]
Tags: Rhubarb
May 20, 2015
There’s something special about preserves. Whether you pick up a unique jar when you’re traveling so you can “travel back” while in your own home, a friend gifts you a jar of Vanilla Chai Pear Butter, or maybe it’s making your grandmother’s Strawberry Jam with berries from your garden…. it’s a sweet taste of happiness. […]

Tags: Rhubarb
May 19, 2015
It’s been about two months since I took a pretty big leap of faith. After spending 8 years in the corporate world, beginning in pharma/medical device sales, then to digital marketing, and building a strong foundation in social strategy and consulting – I’ve left that space. I’m now doing what I’ve dreamed of for quite some time, bridging […]

Tags: Cauliflower
May 11, 2015
this … Memories of my grandmother are rooted deeply in the kitchen, around the food she made with love, and the conversations we had as the apple pie baked or the creamy potato soup simmered. Her German accent never left her, and her hands never forgot how to make homemade bread. Making her Chicken Chow Mein last week, straight […]

Tags: Cauliflower
April 28, 2015
I discovered ramps, also known as wild leeks, shortly after I started writing this blog. Skipping down the aisles of the Minneapolis Farmers Market, there seemed to be a hoard of people around what I thought were just spring onions or young garlic. Part of what makes them so special is that they are foraged and […]

Tags: Zucchini
April 25, 2015
As soon as a package of Butternut Squash flour landed on my doorstep, my love for this vegetable grew even deeper. Another flour that could be used while healing on the Autoimmune Protocol, but beyond that, the silkiest texture of any gluten-free or grain-free flour I’ve used. And after tasting this 4 Ingredient AIP Paleo Flatbread, the […]

April 17, 2015
What is the Auto-Immune Protocol? The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is a way of eating that aims to reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms caused by autoimmune diseases. The AIP diet resembles the paleo diet but also eliminates nut, seeds, and nightshade vegetables. It’s no secret that any time you change how you’re eating, it takes planning […]

April 12, 2015
Soup is the best way to use up leftover ham! I think when it comes to leftovers, most people are either cheerleaders or they stick their noses up at them. Maybe because they feel like it’s not that different than the original way it was served? Yesterday I got to spend a little time with the crew at […]

April 9, 2015
As Brian was vacationing in Belize the last few days, I was happy he was enjoying warmer weather & the waves, but I won’t lie – I was a little jealous. The timing just didn’t work out quite right, as I needed to be in Washington D.C. for a food writing conference, which I’m so glad I […]

April 7, 2015
this … Whew, home sweet home. I just got back from an inspiring trip to the IACP Conference in Washington DC, my first trip to our nation’s capital. When I woke up this morning, I couldn’t help but think about Easter weekend upon us, excited to spend some time with my family. And then my […]

March 31, 2015
When I discovered my gluten intolerance five years ago, baking was a big, foreign challenge. All the new to me flours, getting things to rise, not crumble into pieces or be dense and gummy, and most importantly – to taste identical to their glutenful partners. But nothing could prepare me for what I was going […]

Tags: Carrots
March 30, 2015
THIS. Is what homemade gnocchi dreams are made of. I’m not lying when I say anybody can make this gluten-free sweet potato gnocchi recipe. Just 5 ingredients, a little rolling and you’re 20 minutes away from soft, pillowy gnocchi. It’s vegan too! Because I used roasted sweet potato to not only add flavor, but mimic […]

Tags: Almond Flour, Cauliflower
March 25, 2015