Last night I made what I’ll call a lazy galette… lazy because I used a store-bought crust but I’ll tell you the cherry-blackberry combo made up for it! Recipe below: For the galette One store-bought pie crust rolled out on a sheet of parchment paper and baking sheet2 cups...

What could be better than coffee and muffins? I made a latte with some Javy coffee concentrate microdose and it was a perfect match. These muffins are gluten-free and made with buckwheat, oats and raisins. Why muffins with buckwheat? I chose buckwheat as a base for these muffins because...

Yesterday I was craving coconut macaroons, but I really wanted to try out my new Madeline pan. So, these coconut madelines were born. These are good enough to have with your morning coffee for a luxurious treat and fancy enough to make for company. I used a combo of...

This is not your regular tostada. This is a piled-high chip-full of perfection. Fish tostadas are something I’ve made a lot over the years and it is always a crowd pleaser. And it’s sooo easy… it’s basically nachos. This one has feta cheese and seared tuna with a drizzle...

What could be better than coffee and a muffin? I made a latte with some Javy coffee concentrate microdose and it was a perfect match. These muffins are gluten-free and made with buckwheat, oats and raisins. Recipe below: Makes 12 standard size muffins:1/2 c gluten free flour (I use...

Need a fresh salad idea for your summer menu? Try this corn salad I paired with baked thyme salmon: For four:Four ears of cornTen sprigs of asparagus1/2 red onion3 medium sized tomatoes1 avocado1 orange or yellow bell pepper1/4 c. Lime juiceHandful of fresh herbs (I used chives, thyme, cilantro...

Looking for an easy, not too sweet summer dessert? This one is a creamy, whole-milk strawberry-banana frozen yogurt. You’ll need:1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups of good quality, grassfed yogurt (plain)2 teaspoons vanillaAbout two cups fruit of your choice, I used frozen strawberries and bananas 1/4 tsp #himalayansalt1/3 cup...

It’s almost Mother’s Day! I’ve put together a quick gift guide for the mom who has a little bit of a hippie vibe going on! There are a few items for the gardening mom, a few for the mom who likes to cook, and some just-for-fun and luxurious things...

These bell peppers make a nice light dinner on their own or can be served with pasta or risotto. They are also the perfect way to use an abundance of herbs if you have a garden! Ingredients: 1lb grassfed ground beef 1/2 cup chopped herbs (oregano, parseley and basil...

Brownies are asked for all the time in my house. It is difficult to get just the right combo of chewiness and fluffiness – the ratios have to be just right to get them how you like them. I have probably made 20 different brownie recipes and experimented with...

When my three-year-old son Gus asked me: “Mom, you make me a blueberry pie?” Of course I immediately ordered the ingredients. This one was made with frozen wild blueberries and definitely had a fresh texture. You can use any gluten free pie crust for this! This one is my...

This smoothie is part of a trick I have for getting back on track after a day of over-indulging. In this week’s case, Saturday was filled with birthday cake and pizza for our daughter, and Sunday morning was definitely a groggy one. We were craving something extra healthy, and...

This recipe is sooo easy if you have an ice cream maker, and so good. The one I use is an older version of this one and it has lasted nearly 17 years! I added some grassfed gelatin to this because it helps it not get so icy after...

This is just a quick easy snack or salad topper! Roasted chickpeas with pimenton (sweet smoked paprika) and my personal secret ingredient to everything — steak seasoning. 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tsp salt 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked pimenton 1...