About Laura Bruner

I am a Certified Nutrition Consultant and a Certified CrossFit Trainer. I have a passion for educating, and I absolutely love teaching others about nutrition, functional movement, and the power each has to set the foundation for health, wellness, and true quality of life. I LOVE to eat and fuel my body to live life to the utmost, and I wholeheartedly believe that sustainably sourced, nutrient dense foods can be the greatest form of medicine as well as the ingredients to create the most delicious, palate pleasing meals (it’s a win-win!)

Banana brownies

By | 2025-04-06T04:57:12-08:00 April 6th, 2025|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

Ever at a loss for what to do with those overripe bananas? While we almost always make sourdough banana bread, I decided to change things up this week thanks to a serious brownie craving. These banana-sweetened, moist-as-all-get-out gooey brownies were a real hit, and I'll be making them on repeat over here for a sweet [...]

Curry-baked cauliflower and chicken

By | 2025-04-01T04:50:38-08:00 April 1st, 2025|Pastured Meat, Recipes|

Lately, I've been craving curry, but I don't have the time to make sauces from scratch in this very full season. Thankfully, there are some incredible easy-button, super high quality pre-made curry sauces that we love! (thank you, Thrive Market).  One of our favorites? Simple and delicious curry-baked cauliflower and chicken bowls loaded with deep [...]

Buddha Bowl

By | 2025-04-01T04:51:50-08:00 March 30th, 2025|Pastured Meat, Recipes|

Lately, I've been loving Buddha bowls loaded with deep nutrition, balanced macronutrients (hello protein), and so much flavor too. Oh, and they're easy to throw together with prep-ahead ingredients for the week. My daily lunchtime ritual grounds me, nourishes me, and helps me slow down even in the midst of the craziest days. Some mamas [...]

Kale + caramelized onions and crack sauce

By | 2025-01-18T12:44:04-08:00 January 18th, 2025|Pastured Meat, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

After a recent farmers market haul, I was seeking ways to enjoy the big bundle of kale I got from one of our favorite local farms along with a few delicious sweet white onions. And thus, this recipe is born. The keys here are sautéing the onions low and slow for a delicious caramelization, steaming [...]

Creamy cornbread + chicken bake

By | 2025-01-11T06:04:33-08:00 January 5th, 2025|Pastured Meat, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

We LOVE sourdough cornbread - with chili, paired with a favorite holiday meal, as the base for cornbread stuffing, alongside pulled pork, you name it! And now, thanks to this recipe, we intentionally leave leftovers (which often means I need to make extra) because this one is a weeknight (or anytime) winner that the whole [...]

Ricotta + bone broth pasta

By | 2024-12-16T05:42:54-08:00 December 16th, 2024|Pastured Meat, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

This recipe was a happy accident, and when I say happy, I mean whole-family-approved happy. What started as an attempt to make a twist on lasagna soup ended as a creamy, protein-rich pasta dish that covers all the bases. It's delicious. It's super simple to make, and it's nourishing and loaded with protein thanks to [...]

sourdough stuffing focaccia

By | 2024-11-28T06:22:24-08:00 November 27th, 2024|Health, Nutrition, Recipes|

If you've been here long, you know we LOVE sourdough. And as the holidays roll around that love turns into full-on obsession. Find me in my kitchen looking for all the ways to make fermentation extra festive. And this way might just be my favorite yet. I’ve never been a stuffing fan, but with this [...]

protein pesto

By | 2024-09-21T05:23:15-08:00 September 21st, 2024|Marinades and Sauces, Recipes|

Who's here for the protein-packed meals that not only nourish, but taste GREAT too. Who's also fallen in love with cottage cheese as a result? Yep, me too. And that's why this recipe is so perfect. Protein (plus creaminess and so much great flavor) from my favorite cottage cheese, nourishing fat from the best olive [...]

garlic rosemary shredded beef

By | 2024-08-31T06:05:01-08:00 August 31st, 2024|Pastured Meat, Recipes|

Who is here for the easy button, set it and forget it dinners? Who is also here for meals that are DELICIOUS? Good, me too. And that's why this recipe is so perfect. I use the stew meat, beef brisket, and roast from Wild Pastures, and it's been SUCH a hit (kids included) every time. [...]

Our Favorite Barefoot Boots, Shoes, and Sandals

By | 2024-06-23T06:06:06-08:00 January 31st, 2024|Health, Lifestyle|

It's 2024, style no longer means sacrificing comfort, health, or sustainability.... and that goes for what we wear on our feet too! First, a quick note on why what we wear on our feet matters (note a "barefoot" shoe has a wide toe box, is zero drop, and allows your foot to function as it [...]