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A few months ago, I had a pregnancy loss that ended with me in the hospital for emergency surgery. While my body has largely recovered from this scary experience, my grief will linger for some time into the future. It’s been a time when I needed to treat my body and my experience gently and…
Rich in antioxidants, black rice (also known as purple or forbidden rice) adds a light nutty flavor and a wealth of nutrients to this simple dish. It is a striking side dish with subtle flavor, a not-so-subtle color, and many nutrients. Black rice is thought to have been reserved for royalty in ancient China, and…
Making dinner is my happy place most nights. I love the therapeutic rhythm of chopping vegetables, and the sizzle of searing meat. But just because my work in the kitchen touches my love of creativity and good food, doesn’t mean that it’s not worth examining to see what went smoothly, and what did not work…
These low-sugar, dark hot chocolate mocha bombs create a luxurious and thick hot chocolate mocha drinking experience. You can make this low-sugar or sugar-free using the options below. It’s perfect for gift giving! What are hot cocoa or hot chocolate bombs? These sphere-shaped chocolate treats are full of hot cocoa mix and whatever else you…
The spices of a traditional gingerbread, including cloves, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, along with a touch of molasses, elevates caramel corn into something truly special. This version doesn’t use any corn syrup, but instead is solely sweetened with honey, coconut sugar, and molasses. Our neighborhood kids have been helping sample this alongside my kids as I…
Imagine this: Melt-in-your-mouth tender potatoes that are bursting with garlic and fresh thyme. This elegant potato dish is a beautiful side for holiday meals (or really, just anytime!). The concept is simple—use a mandoline to thinly and evenly slice potatoes, toss with melted butter, fresh garlic, and thyme, stack in muffin tins, and then roast…
This holiday-worthy salad is bursting with a variety of flavors and textures with dried cranberries, crunchy pumpkin seeds, fresh apples, crispy sweet potato slices, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Its colorful appearance hints at the wide range of antioxidants and nutrients it brings along with its flavor. Topped with our favorite balsamic vinaigrette, we decided we…
Here are 30 stocking stuffers that food lovers and cooks will love! I never understood the push back on asking for or receiving “practical” gifts because they can be some of my favorite gifts to receive! Over the years, my husband has given me many practical gifts and I’ve loved every one. My general rule…
Did you know you can easily make luxurious lip balm with just a few ingredients? This recipe uses: extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax. You can also, optionally, add essential oils (just make sure you use an appropriate oil for lip care). These lip nourishing balms were just what I needed this winter….