Bakuchiol, the Safer, Equally Effective Alternative to Retinol + Countertime...
Bakuchiol vs retinol - there is no contest which is the better, safer choice for effective age-prevention and age-reversal. Bakuchiol can’t be beat! Move over retinol: a safer, non-irritating,...
View ArticleInstant Pot Fresh San Marzano Tomato Basil Soup
This tomato basil soup made from fresh, bold San Marzano tomatoes in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights or lazy summer weekend afternoons. Tomato soup is always best made...
View ArticleSan Marzano Tomato Galette with No-Chill Cassava Flour Crust and No-Soak...
This fast tomato galette uses bold San Marzano tomatoes, an easy no-chill cassava flour crust, and a quick no-soak creamy cashew garlic herb ricotta for an unforgettable flavor-packed summer meal. It...
View ArticleHow To Do Facial Gua Sha with a $2 Ceramic Soup Spoon
Facial gua sha is growing in popularity and you may have started doing it this year after I published my huge facial gua sha 101 article that explains the science of why you’d want to do it and how it...
View ArticleClean Living Gift Guide 2019 - Small Businesses, Women-Owned, and B Corps
I wanted to do something different this year for my holiday gift guide and focus on sharing products from small businesses and women and minority owned businesses. There are four categories: Kitchen,...
View ArticleHolistic Preparation For Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgery (Robotic Myomectomy)
In 2016 I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids after seeking a diagnosis to explain a long list of symptoms related to my menstrual cycle. In March 2017 I published a post detailing my journey to...
View ArticleMarvelous Mrs. Maisel-Inspired Braised Brisket
I am a huge fan of the Amazon Prime show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and finished watching season 3 recently. If you’ve seen the show, then you know that Midge Maisel, the main character, has a famous...
View Article9 Tips for Working From Home
Here’s what we learned about working remotely over the years.My husband Andy and I have been self-employed and working from home for many years. I began my work from home journey way back in 2012, and...
View ArticleFacial Gua Sha Guided Tutorial - Follow Along To Do A Complete Face and Neck...
It has been a year since I published my huge facial gua sha 101 article that explains the science of why you’d want to gua sha and how it works to promote lymphatic drainage, reduce muscle tension,...
View ArticleCurried Sweet Potato Soup
This easy curried sweet potato soup is a rich, warming, flavorful soup that is fast to cook on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. Serve as a side or turn it into a meal by adding some browned ground...
View ArticlePuerto Rican Arroz Con Salchichas
Arroz con salchichas, or rice with sausage, is classic comfort food in my husband's family. The rice is seasoned with an authentic and flavorful Puerto Rican sofrito cooking base, making this a...
View ArticleVitamin C Benefits in Skincare
Vitamin C is well known as an antioxidant that supports the immune system and is an important nutrient for us to consume in our diets. You probably already know it can be beneficial to our immune...
View ArticlePuerto Rican Chicken and Plantain Dumplings (Sopa De Pollo Con Bolitas de...
This chicken and dumpling soup is inspired by the Puerto Rican asopao de gandules con bolitas, replacing the beans with chicken and omitting the rice to make a gluten-free, Paleo, and Whole30 meal. The...
View ArticleGluten-Free Cuppa Cuppa Sticka Peach Cobbler (Paleo, AIP, vegan options)
This traditional southern-style “cuppa cuppa cuppa sticka” cobbler is the kind I grew up eating in Georgia. It is extremely easy to make, consisting of a layer of melted butter, a cake-like batter,...
View ArticleMy COVID-19 Experience
Photo by CDC from Pexels I have been taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously since early February, and barely left the house until the middle of May. Despite my precautions, I did catch it in early...
View ArticleAnnouncing My Dairy-Free Cheese Mix, A Collaboration With Legit Bread Company
Dairy-Free Cheese Mix - now available for pre-order!My famous meltable, stretchy dairy-free cheese is now available in a convenient mix! This is my first collaboration with Legit Bread Company,...
View ArticleCrispy Roasted Blackened Okra Spears with Lemon Garlic Aioli
If you’ve ever been turned off by the texture of okra before, and want to know how to make it so it is crispy and not slimy, this is the recipe for you. Roasting it in the oven at a high temperature...
View Article2020 Clean Living Gift Guide For The Conscious Consumer (ft. Micro & Small...
This is my second year intentionally focusing my holiday gift guide on small businesses and women and BIPOC owned businesses. Included in this are brands with various certifications that make them...
View ArticleHomemade Dairy- and Gluten-free Cream of Mushroom Soup and Crispy Fried...
This homemade cream of mushroom soup is a delicious, allergen-free alternative to conventional store-bought options and is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and suitable for Paleo and AIP diets. It is...
View ArticleEasiest Gluten- and Dairy-free Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is a beloved Thanksgiving dish for many people, and now you can enjoy the traditional flavor you love without the allergens. This gluten-free and dairy-free dish comes together in...
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