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!)

Buddha Bowl

By | 2025-05-26T11:17:09-08:00 May 3rd, 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 [...]

homemade ice cream

By | 2025-08-10T04:48:03-08:00 May 1st, 2025|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

My sweet crew got me the most thoughtful gift for this past Mother's Day, and it's one that keeps on giving. Hello, homemade ice cream! Now that we've gone homemade, I don't think I'll ever go back. The options are endless, and so far, we've enjoyed pistachio, raspberry fudge swirl, classic vanilla (on a sourdough [...]

Banana brownies

By | 2025-05-26T11:18:25-08:00 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 | 2025-05-26T11:19:38-08:00 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 [...]

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 | 2026-02-18T05:40:59-08:00 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 [...]