I wanted to share this festive holiday kale salad with you, a flavorful dish that’s perfect for potlucks and seasonal gatherings. The combination of orange zest and juice, warm cinnamon, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries creates a bright yet grounding balance that feels especially fitting this time of year. It’s one of those salads that tends to disappear quickly; my children happily eat it by the bowlful, especially savoring the crunchy pecans and tender, well-marinated kale. You may have noticed that I’ve been quieter here over the past several months. Last spring, we signed a book deal with a publisher. Since then, I’ve been immersed in writing and meeting a full schedule of deadlines, which has pulled my attention away from the blog. I’ll be sharing more about the upcoming books soon.

Here is the recipe you've all been waiting for! I posted a photo of this gluten-free bread to our Facebook page over a month ago and received quite a bit of excited feedback.

If you're gathering with loved ones this holiday weekend and want to bring a treat that feels both indulgent and deeply nourishing, these flourless walnut brownies are a perfect fit. Rich, chocolatey, and satisfying, they’re made without any grains or flours—just whole walnuts and raw cacao powder as the base.

The other morning I slept in and came downstairs to see my oldest daughter, Lily, put a pan of something into the freezer. I asked her what she made and she responded: "frozen coconut banana cream bars." We all enjoyed them as a treat throughout the day.

This healthy little cookie recipe came to me in a flash the other day....all written out in my mind. I knew I had to get busy in the kitchen and make them. They turned out great the first time! Living in the Pacific Northwest we have an ample supply of hazelnuts so I like to use every opportunity I get to incorporate them into my recipes.

We have a garden full of vibrant, tender collard greens right now—lush, green leaves that inspired me to create these nourishing raw wraps filled with pumpkin seed pâté and served with a gingery cashew butter dipping sauce. These wraps are a refreshing, plant-powered meal that’s naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and full of flavor and texture. Even my children enjoy them! Well—my 8-year-old thinks they're just okay, and the littlest one prefers to nibble on the pâté and cucumber strips, but the rest of the gang devours them with delight.

I'm so excited to share this dandelion root chai tea recipe with you today! It makes a beautiful coffee substitute for anyone looking to reduce caffeine. And truly, is there anything more comforting than a warm, spiced drink on a cold winter or spring morning? There’s something deeply grounding about preparing this tea. The act itself is a kind of ritual—a slowing down, a returning. In Ayurveda and traditional herbalism, bitter herbs like dandelion root are revered for their power to awaken digestion. Dandelion stimulates the secretion of bile, helps the liver do its vital detoxifying work, and supports the early phases of digestion—signaling the body that nourishment is on its way.

I like to make this healthy grain-free muffin recipe after my children go to sleep at night so they have something nourishing to eat for breakfast—especially helpful on really busy mornings! The other day my daughter wanted to know how much protein each muffin had so she worked out how many grams of protein each ingredient contained and then divided the total number by 12. She came up with 6.3 grams per muffin, not bad.

I've already written about packing healthy school lunches for children here. But what about you, the adult? If you are working full time or going to school, you might want some ideas on simple ways to create a nourishing lunch. Of course, taking leftovers is always an option, but what about something new? Let's face it, if we really want to continue moving forward as a culture and as a global community, we all need to take responsibility for what we consume. Every time we eat we vote with our fork for the kind of world we want to live in.