• Marinated Spring Vegetable Salad

    Marinated Spring Vegetable Salad

      Spring veggies are so fun and beautiful! I don’t often steam my vegetables because I’m such a HUGE fan of roasting them but for this recipe, steaming works perfectly. You could also blanch them, if you’re into that sort of thing. I was at my FAVORITE whole foods yesterday and picked up some romanesco… Read more

  • Plantain Pancakes with Ginger Syrup

    Plantain Pancakes with Ginger Syrup

    This might be my most favorite thing I’ve ever made. Not joking. I had made some candied ginger during the holidays and as a result, had a beautiful dark, rich syrup sitting in the fridge with no future purpose or prospects. I figured we would one day craft some delicious ginger-y cocktail. Well, we haven’t quite… Read more

  • Maca Cherry Bowl

    Maca Cherry Bowl

    Life’s just a bowl of cherries for me lately. I’m back living is San Diego after 4+ years of moving all around California and I’m loving it. The sun is brighter, the sky is bluer, the ocean is warmer. SD is definitely my happy place. As if i could be anymore enthusiastic, in my search… Read more

  • What I Ate Wednesday

    What I Ate Wednesday

    I thought I’d revive the ol’ “what I ate” post today. Whenever I talk to anyone about healthy eating, nutrition, nourishment, ancestral health, etc, I inevitably get the question, “So what do you eat?” Here’s an answer. I usually eat different stuff everyday. I’m not a food routine kind of person. I eat at different hours… Read more

  • Tomato and Roasted Fennel Soup

    Tomato and Roasted Fennel Soup

    Originally posted on Home: The Original Urban Solace Version, complete with grilled cheese and sweet potato fries My husband used to work at a restaurant in San Diego. Not gonna lie, this restaurant makes some pretty delicious meals and my man is one of their biggest fans. He loves many a dish on their menu…… Read more

  • Links I Love

    Links I Love

    Every once in a while I like to share some stories, ideas, and products that I’ve come across recently. Here’s what I’m liking lately… INSPIRATION We Got This. This cause is near and dear to my heart. Alex, a former client of mine, was unexpectedly diagnosed with lung cancer last year. He’s an amazing, positive, and… Read more