slow cooked simple spare ribs

By | 2022-05-10T06:19:45-08:00 May 10th, 2022|Health, Nutrition, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

We got a package of spare ribs from our friends at Butcher Box and I couldn't wait to get to work making them fall off the bone delicious. My goal these days is to keep things in the kitchen simple, but I never want to sacrifice flavor or nutrition. That said, these took moments of [...]

simple juicy round roast

By | 2022-12-11T07:21:05-08:00 May 3rd, 2022|Health, Nutrition, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

We've had a round roast from our friends at Wild Pastures sitting in the freezer for a few weeks now. To be honest, I had no idea what to do with it. But after asking some friends, doing a little light reading, and turning on the creative juices, I got over my hesitation, and put that [...]

roasted cherry tomato and parmesan pasta

By | 2023-06-26T06:05:49-08:00 March 15th, 2022|Health, Marinades and Sauces, Nutrition, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

 We're on an Italian kick over here, and this one is GOOD. It's one of those recipes that I threw together in a super creative mood, Indie on my chest and a glass of Oso Pardo Viura in hand (my new favorite white), that turned out better than I even expected. When that happens, I [...]

Italian sausage and polenta skillet

By | 2022-03-01T15:14:02-08:00 March 1st, 2022|Health, Marinades and Sauces, Nutrition, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

I've been feeling way more creative in the kitchen lately, and while I love our staples, it's also fun to try new flavors and ingredients. My dad used to make polenta all the time when we were kids, so this one is nostalgic for me. This polenta skillet isn't just delicious, flavorful, and nourishing, it's [...]

the perfect holiday ham

By | 2024-12-08T06:45:08-08:00 November 22nd, 2021|Pastured Meat, Recipes|

'Tis the season! For delicious holiday recipes, for joy, for gathering with the people we love, for sharing that love through nourishing meals. In full transparency, I've never been a holiday ham person. That is, until now. This ham is a game changer. We love our deliveries from Wild Pastures and they’ve always got the [...]

juicy grilled pork chops

By | 2021-07-30T10:30:30-08:00 May 26th, 2021|Health, Nutrition, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

We've been enjoying pork chops this way for years now, and it's about time I shared this how to here. Rusty is the grill master in our house, but I am learning so I can keep the grill going this summer when he's away fighting wild fires. This perfect pork chop was a team effort. [...]

the perfect turkey and a holiday recipe round up!

By | 2023-11-09T13:16:31-08:00 November 21st, 2019|A Little Sweet Tooth, Breakfast, Marinades and Sauces, Nutrition, Pastured Meat, Recipes, Rice, Biscuits, Tortillas, and Mash, Soups, Salads, Sides, To Drink|

The holidays are upon us, and I would like to take some time to THANK YOU. Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring, sharing, and exploring new ideas, new recipes, and new ways to nourish yourself, the earth, and the ones you love. Because to nourish is to L O V E. This has [...]

toddler approved crispy pulled pork

By | 2024-01-27T06:37:05-08:00 November 16th, 2018|Health, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

I get asked all the time about Evie's first foods journey and what she eats now as a toddler (woah, when did that happen?). The reality is that she eats what WE eat (most of the time), and it's been that way from the start. Doing more of a baby-led weaning approach (our own version, [...]

finger lickin’ good crispy roasted chicken

By | 2022-04-26T08:30:16-08:00 November 7th, 2018|Autoimmune Paleo, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

*old post, but updated recipe - it was fun reading this back from 3+ years ago, pre-babe, pre-huge life changes, but still pretty dang happy and enjoying the outdoors* What a Sunday we had yesterday! Nothing makes me happier than getting outside to play and explore in nature with my friends, family, and pups. And [...]

Evie’s lemony garlic and rosemary lamb chops

By | 2018-06-22T11:21:43-08:00 June 22nd, 2018|Health, Marinades and Sauces, Pastured Meat, Recipes, reflections|

These chops are V E R Y special. They were the centerpiece we made for our sweet Evie's first birthday. this year has been one that I will never ever forget. I know people say that a lot, but I mean it. I really do. It didn't flash by like a blink of an eye. [...]