So let’s talk about a topic near and dear to my heart: baby and child nutrition. Even before I had my daughter I was very passionate about the food we give our children and how it affects their lives not only now, but for years to come. It is more important than ever during these […]
Author Archives: Laura
Millet Skillet “Corn Bread”
There’s nothing quite like sitting down on a crisp day with a bowl full of freshly made soup or homemade chili. A few weekends ago we all gathered at my brothers house where he served a fresh chicken-vegetables soup with homemade stock. I, of course, could not resist bringing along my “millet skillet” to go […]
Tips for a Healthy New Year that Lasts All Year
As the holiday parties wind down, and the last of the Christmas cookies slowly dwindle away, you may begin to take a fresh look at the year ahead. As we look into the new year with all the vision and hope for a new beginning, you may be faced with the age old question: how […]
Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato
Toasted Coconut Raisin Rounds
Give these tasty treats a try! Grain and gluten free, a new take on your old favorite cookies
Roasted Summer Vegetables
I get pretty excited when the fresh summer vegetables start pouring in from the garden. Even though the season is winding down, thanks to this hot summer, the tomatoes and squashes are still producing! Okay so maybe you don’t have a garden (although you should give it a try!) but a quick stop at your local […]
Nutty Oat Granola
Raw Cocoa Bites
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Some nights, it is absolutely necessary to break free from the “same old” protein-vegetable meal and make something jazzy and delicious! That’s what this recipe is for me. A fun week-night meal that also makes an easy grab-and-go option for breakfast or lunch the next day. The recipe is quite simple: roast the peppers, chop the […]
Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce
I began making my own tomato sauces in high school and quickly realized that the flavors of store-bought sauces are no match for a freshly made marinara! What’s even better, these sauces are very simple to make. We make very large batches over the summer and can quart-sized jars to eat over the winter. However, […]