I am sending you warming vibes with this steamy mug of oat milk hot chocolate. We’re in the frigid depths of winter (seemingly less frigid than it should be, though), with January and February stretching on to eternity. Does anyone else feel like this month is never-ending? I think we are all in need of…
snacks
Sweet + Salty Nuts with Rosemary
Be forewarned: these sweet and salty nuts are known to cause a complete lack of self-control. They will disappear at an alarming rate, leaving you slightly dazed and longing for more. I made them a few weeks ago as part of a Thanksgiving salad, and Nick and I ate half of them before they even…
Pumpkin Pecan Energy Bites
I’m posting my first pumpkin recipe of the season, and it’s already mid-October. I’ve had grand plans to make multiple batches of pumpkin bread, my pumpkin snack cake and pumpkin cookies, but it’s been a busy month and my pumpkin baking adventures have fallen by the wayside. These Pumpkin Pecan Energy bites are perfect for…
Peach + Mango Lassi
This peach + mango lassi was my go-to drink this time last year when I was 9 months pregnant. Now, it’s my go-to snack for Rose and almost one year old Max. We’ve come full circle. It combines the classic flavor of a mango lassi with in-season peaches, plus a couple additional ingredients to make…
Creamy Watermelon Popsicles with Strawberry + Coconut
As I write, the heat index outside is an oppressive 94°, so it seemed like an ideal time to share these Creamy Watermelon Popsicles. They are easy — requiring only 5 ingredients, a quick whiz in the blender and a few hours freezing time. I love pairing watermelon with strawberry, because the strawberry makes the…
Little Plum Cakes with Almond + Millet
I adore plums. Each seductively hued fruit is a lesson in balance, with the tart and slightly bitter skin giving way to sweet flesh — a perfect harmony of flavor. Among summer stone fruits, they are perhaps the most challenging, with much of their flavor contained in the skin and ripening being a bit of…
White Bean + Artichoke Hummus
I’ve been blending up this ethereal dip quite frequently lately, and I thought it was high time I shared this simple yet flavorful recipe. Or any recipe, for that matter! It’s been 9 months since Max was born and 4 months since we moved, and I am still trying to get back into some semblance…
Salted Oatmeal, Walnut + Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These are my holy grail of chocolate chip cookies. I think I have finally achieved that perfect harmony of flavor and texture. The cookies have crisp edges with a swoon-worthy soft interior, and each toothsome bite is filled with buttery-nutty-salty-sweet flavor and studded with dark chocolate chunks. Chunks are the way to go, of course….
Strawberry Probiotic Smoothie Bowl with Oats + Almond Butter
I’m not usually a smoothie-for-breakfast type of person. A smoothie rarely feels substantial enough in the morning, and I tend to favor hearty, warm foods to start the day. But when the temperatures top 90, the humidity is overwhelming and the heat index might as well be a billion degrees, smoothies are what I crave….
Pickled Ramps, Rhubarb and Radishes, aka Spring, Preserved
My affinity for all things pickled remains constant, whether pregnant or not. But, being pregnant, my cravings for pickles are borderline obsessive — frantic, even. Yes, it’s very cliche. And very real! I am also obsessed with spring produce, so I merged two of my loves by pickling some of my favorite seasonal vegetables. Why…
