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.

Happy Holidays! I created this yummy gluten-free, vegan cinnamon roll recipe about a month ago and have been looking forward to posting it here for you all! It makes a fun treat to share with family and friends around the holidays.

Many of us grew up starting the day with a bowl of cold breakfast cereal and cow’s milk. But when we step back, it’s clear that this is a fairly recent tradition in human history. Cold breakfast cereals—whether conventional or organic—are not the nourishing foundation our bodies need each morning. Even the “natural” or organic boxed varieties are still highly processed, lacking in the nutrient density and balance that truly fuel our day. The good news is, there are far healthier options that can support steady energy, balanced moods, and optimal brain function and growth. The key is choosing whole, organic foods that your body recognizes and thrives on. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach—what works for you may shift daily, weekly, or even seasonally. The most important thing is to keep experimenting and noticing how your body feels when you start the day with real nourishment.

I adore cranberries as you probably already know if you've been reading my blog. This healthy cranberry orange upside down cake recipe isn't very rich or sweet. In fact, I sweeten it with just a few tablespoons of maple syrup. It's plenty sweet for my family though.

There’s something so grounding about a warm winter pilaf—the way the grains softly steam, the greens wilt just enough, and those little pops of cranberry brighten every bite. This one has been a favorite in my kitchen for years. It’s hearty, deeply nourishing, and full of the vibrant plant compounds we naturally crave during the colder months. This pilaf makes a beautiful addition to any holiday table, and it also works wonderfully as a gluten-free stuffing for turkey or roasted vegetables. If you want an extra layer of richness, scatter in a handful of chopped, roasted hazelnuts just before serving. They bring such a lovely crunch.

As soon as school starts back up in the fall my children inevitably get a little sniffle or a slight cough. It's a good thing to be exposed to viruses and bacteria. It makes the immune system stronger. But how your immune system reacts depends on a lot of factors. Certain foods, nutritional supplements, herbs, and other remedies may be very beneficial during times of acute illness because they help your body heal itself naturally. This post offers you tips for building a strong immune system as well as natural home remedies to treat ear infections, coughs, fevers, colds, and flus.

thought these grain-free, nut-free chocolate cupcakes with bright orange frosting looked especially festive for Halloween. You could even offer them to your children in exchange for their candy loot! Each year, my kids go trick-or-treating, then come home and joyfully give most of their candy away to the last of the evening’s visitors. Oh, the delight they feel in passing it on! Whatever candy remains goes next to their beds, because in the middle of the night the hungry Candy Gnome comes to whisk it away.