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 [...]

Episode #66 of the MMP: Dry Farm Wines

By | 2018-09-26T06:54:08-08:00 September 26th, 2018|Podcast|

We are SO EXCITED to share that Four Sigmatic has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast and to bring you guys a great deal! If you've been following along, you know that I am loving the impact these deeply medicinal real food supplements have had on my life, and I can't wait to [...]

Episode #60 of the MMP: Amy Upchurch of Pink Stork

By | 2018-08-05T10:11:46-08:00 August 1st, 2018|Health, Podcast|

We've got another new Podcast Partner! We are SO EXCITED to share that Four Sigmatic has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast and to bring you guys a great deal! If you've been following along, you know that I am loving the impact these deeply medicinal real food supplements have had on my [...]

Evie’s birthday smash cupcakes (grain free and date sweetened)

By | 2018-06-24T09:49:14-08:00 June 24th, 2018|A Little Sweet Tooth, Health, Recipes|

We celebrated Evie's first birthday yesterday with 30+ friends in the sunshine under the same big oak tree where we celebrated her coming birth just over a year ago. It was a magical day filled with great food, delicious wine, lots of laughter, kiddo rough housing, tree climbing, and so much tribe time. Our hearts are [...]

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. [...]

chocolate coconut butter protein cups

By | 2024-02-04T11:00:00-08:00 March 30th, 2018|A Little Sweet Tooth, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

Made some edits 4+ years later with an almost 5 year old Evie and new baby sis, Indie Bo. Something about postpartum makes me CRAVE THESE CUPS. It's likely because they're nutrient dense, energy packed, and fat-filled. I made some tweaks to upgrade them, and I hope you love them as much as I do! [...]

Episode #41 of the MMP – Update: teething, travel, & all the fat

By | 2018-03-21T07:09:56-08:00 March 21st, 2018|Podcast|

"Update Episode: Teething, Travel, and all the Fat" In this overdue episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess catch up on life, a teething babe, travel, sleep, money, and our current escapades in low carb, high fat eating. We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR [...]

boosted coffee: mornings on shrooms

By | 2024-03-09T06:51:24-08:00 March 17th, 2018|Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Nutrition, To Drink|

Guess what, friends... I am on shrooms, and I am in love. Yes, I said it: shrooms. Beyond the Portobello, an entire kingdom of mushrooms exists, many with amazing health benefits for immunity, energy, and longevity that have been studied for centuries. The folks at Four Sigmatic AND now Paleovalley too are on a mission [...]

Mamas Guide to Portland

By | 2018-03-02T09:56:20-08:00 March 2nd, 2018|Motherhood, Travel|

If you've been following along over on Instagram (check my highlights), you know we recently got back from a trip to Portland, Oregon. This was Evie's third trip by plane, and they just keep getting more and more fun as she gets older. We're lucky to have an easy traveler (thus far) who actually seems to [...]