Gut Health
German Cabbage & Apples
This time of year feels like you’re torn between spring and winter. We still have a lot of winter to get through, but there are some really nice days. And at the farmer markets you can still see the winter cabbages and squashes, but we also have great fruit popping...
Nourishing Seven Layer Bean Dip
Nothing says fun party food like a nourishing seven layer dip! I remember thinking as a kid how I just wanted to park my little booty next to the bean dip with all the layers when I was at a party or event. It was basically all the good things wrapped into one dish...
Why YOU Should do a Juice Cleanse Part 2
So you’ve read my first post HERE about why I think it’s worth considering a juice cleanse(or ANY type of cleanse!)! You’ve checked with the doc if you have any health conditions, and you’re ready to get rolling on your first juice cleanse. This post is going to...
Why YOU Should do a Juice Cleanse – Part 1
why you should think about a juice fast to reduce inflammation, reset your digestion, and lose weight
Paleo Blondies
Just perfected these Cinnamon Vanilla Collagen Paleo Blondies, and I believe the vanilla collagen is a PERFECT fit! Don't just take my word for it however, give this recipe a try and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. These bars are gluten-free, grain-free...
Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Do you have flavors or treats that immediately take you back to a different time and place? There was a candy cane cookie with almond extract every Christmas, and to this day, every time I smell almond extract, I’m right back in our kitchen as a 12 year old girl...
Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup
Nourishing soups are coming to the forefront of everything that I’m doing as the weather turns colder (sorta - I mean, does it ever get REALLY cold in California?). This nourishing butternut squash and sweet potato soup is literally bursting with flavor,...
No Bake Pumpkin & Chocolate Chip Bars
Ok can I just say it? I am not a huge fan of pumpkin. Like, I actually don’t like it very much. AT ALL. I kind of feel like I have broken taste buds this time of year, but I’ve learned to make it work. If you don’t know me well enough yet, I’m being incredibly...
Make Your Own Elderberry & Healing Gummies
I remember when I first had the thought of combining elderberry syrup, wolfberries, and CBD. I couldn’t imagine a better marriage than those with an elderberry syrup & CBD gummy being born! That was a little weird that I just turn that into a little...