My journey to motherhood has not been straightforward nor expected. Years of unexplained infertility, a simultaneous path down adoption, and then in 2021, after four years of no success with conception and adoption, I was pregnant. I also felt like I was entering a stage of my life that was…
My journey to motherhood has not been straightforward nor expected. When I met my husband, I talked to him about adoption. I was surprised to learn that he, too, always wanted to adopt. When I knew that we both had it on our hearts, I felt hopeful and excited. We…
🌭 CHAAT DOG 🌭 featuring @canyonglutenfree sub rolls, Indian flavored dogs 🔥, and my favorite dog of all Anya Nala Rao (see photo below)! I absolutely love @canyonglutenfree gluten free sub rolls. I love toasting them up on the grill with some butter, and layering on a gluten free hot…
Nothing screams summer more than watermelon! I’m a sucker for savory mixed with sweet, and this salad is perfect for doing just that. Cold, juicy and sweet chunks of seasonal watermelon are tossed with creamy, salty sheep’s milk feta and tossed with freshly chopped mint, olive oil, lemon juice and…
I love and crave fresh, seasonal salads in the springtime. Asparagus are one vegetable that are beautiful, nutritious and abundant in the spring. This salad is colorful and so festive for a perfect entree salad or side salad. The asparagus is complimented by watermelon radish with a deep pink color,…
This is inspired by a classic Maharashtrian (from the state of Maharashtra, India) recipe that I ate growing up on weekends. This is made by pan frying grated sweet potatoes in ghee with cumin seeds and serrano peppers, and is topped with lemon juice and peanuts. I’ve swapped out the…
Strawberry shortcakes are just beautiful bites of heaven, and they’re even better with the fragrant rose and notes of cardamom that remind me of Indian desserts. I infuse these beautiful flavors in a dairy free whipped cream that compliments the sweet shortcakes and the strawberries so well. I love garnishing…
One of the best weeknight meals for me are stuffed peppers. It’s a really beautiful way to serve up dinner without much effort. The best part is you can keep it pretty healthy! I love stuffing peppers with Jovial Foods orzo made with cassava flour, so it’s completely grain and…
There’s nothing better than tacos, am I right?! What’s better is if you can keep it fresh and healthy, yet just as delicious. I LOVE using Bibb lettuce as a sub for tortillas (even grain free ones). They add a fresh component to the tacos, and pair beautifully with spicy,…