EPIC bar

By | 2015-11-02T11:41:55-08:00 November 1st, 2015|Health, Nutrition|

In case you haven't heard, I am proud to announce that I am now an affiliate for EPIC bar. Haven't heard about EPIC? Well, let me give you a quick run down. EPIC bars and bites have become a real life saver for me. Finally, a bar that isn't loaded with sugars or makeshift protein sources. A bar that's [...]

snickerdoodle love

By | 2016-03-21T15:38:40-08:00 October 28th, 2015|A Little Sweet Tooth, Health, Recipes|

Snickerdoodles.... a childhood favorite. A cookie with enough sentiment to bring you right back to after school cookies and milk at your best friend's house.  A little crispy on the outside, perfectly fluffy on the inside, and now officially, thanks to this recipe, the most PERFECT cookie ever. Let me repeat that... these are PERFECT. And it's [...]

delicata soup with buttery crab

By | 2015-11-01T16:14:09-08:00 October 23rd, 2015|Health, Pastured Meat, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

A good friend of ours is also a commercial fisherman, and he is very good at what he does. He's also an awesome human and member at our CrossFit gym. He surprised Rusty and me this past week with a shoebox filled with fresh-caught Dungeness crab. Have I mentioned one of my love languages is food? Anyways, [...]

your shortcut to a serious superfood

By | 2015-09-22T15:38:25-08:00 September 22nd, 2015|Autoimmune Paleo, Health, Nutrition|

*Scroll to the bottom for a crazy good deal! Yep, a shortcut... That's right; I said it. And this is coming from a girl who has never been an advocate for any sort of quick fix pill or supplement, and who has always said (and will keep on saying) that a real food approach is [...]

any season stew on a budget

By | 2018-12-12T13:55:23-08:00 September 3rd, 2015|Health, Pastured Meat, Recipes, Rice, Biscuits, Tortillas, and Mash, Soups, Salads, Sides|

*Note: the recipe part of this post was updated December 2018 to what we use today. I like to edit recipes as they're perfected and used most frequently for our family*  Original writing commence (circa 2015): The reality (and one of the intentions) of our big move out of the Bay Area and to the [...]

the only coconut oil you’ll ever need: Zuddha Organic

By | 2015-09-01T08:42:28-08:00 September 1st, 2015|Health|

Keep reading, I'll wrap this all up with a GIVEAWAY! Last month, I had the pleasure of joining Rafe Kelly and a group of amazing people for Return to the Source, an adventure in the Pacific Northwest that had us sleeping under the stars, jumping off cliffs, climbing trees, and getting in touch with what it [...]

the best blackberry cobbler

By | 2015-08-31T09:03:49-08:00 August 29th, 2015|A Little Sweet Tooth, Health, Recipes, The Mind|

Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, we've had the opportunity to pick and enjoy some of the best berries I've ever had, right in our own neighborhood and sometimes, right outside our door. Blackberries are especially prevalent right now, and we've truly enjoyed the abundance. The bounty of berries has been my inspiration for all kinds [...]

food is medicine

By | 2015-08-18T17:53:50-08:00 August 18th, 2015|CrossFit, Health, Nutrition, The Mind|

A little bit ago I was introduced to Tyler Anson from Everyday Warrior and was immediately inspired to put together this post and to help support the cause however I could. If you haven't heard about Everyday Warrior, I am glad you are here; please keep reading. The folks from Everyday Warrior believe in the warrior spirit. [...]

radical turmeric honey elixir

By | 2015-08-03T17:18:59-08:00 August 3rd, 2015|Autoimmune Paleo, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes, To Drink|

If you've followed me for long, you'll know that I am ALL about team turmeric. Look no further than THIS post to find all of the amazing health benefits that this little orange powerhouse provides. It is not only incredibly nutrient dense, antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, and awesomely bright orange, but it also adds the most delicious [...]