Summer is for pitching tents, sunbathing, and roasting marshmallows beneath the starlight. Summer is for hiking, cliff jumping, and pulling on sweaters that have the musty scent of last night's ...
Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park (Moro Rock)
Nothing is better than traipsing through the woods, craning your neck towards the sky to see where the trees end, watching critters scurry past you, and enjoying the sun's warm rays on your ...
Roasted Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
Whoever invented air conditioning, I LOVE you. No, seriously, if you were still alive right now, I might want to marry you. This heat is destroying me with the passion of a thousand suns. It's the ...
Wild Rice Beet Salad
Hello summer at last! Anyone have fun summer plans? I'm hoping to get out for a few camping or backpacking trips, but most likely I'll be sticking to some local day hikes. So I know I've been kind ...
Guide to Understanding Sugars and Sweeteners
It has been much too quiet on the blog during these past few weeks, wouldn't you all agree? Don't worry, I'm back, and I'm excited to share this post that I've spent quite a bit of time on with all of ...
Black Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan and Paleo)
/This post has been updated to be better looking and better tasting! AND also 100% gluten free! This post also contains affiliate links which help this blog stay running at no extra cost to ...
Cauliflower Rice Mushroom Risotto
My dad's reaction upon seeing this risotto was, "That looks disgusting." He didn't even try to say, "Oh, that doesn't look very good." or "Maybe it tastes better than it looks." Nope, he straight ...
Broccoli and Kale Mac and Cheese
/Due to the popularity of this post. I've updated the broccoli and kale mac and cheese recipe with new photos and a new story! Check it out and let me know what you think!/ The original photos on ...
Crispy Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies
The lingering daylight and recent warm weather reminds me of childhood summer evenings where I'd sit at the kitchen table dunking some Chip's Ahoy cookies into my glass of milk. This was before my ...
Vegetable Bean and Farro Soup
Savory and hearty soups--really, is there anything better in the world? Nope, I don't think so. Soups filled with delicious vegetables, beans, and whole grains are a must on everyone's weekly menu. If ...