Most mornings I feel (unnecessarily) rushed. By the time Eden is calling me out of bed I feel this immediate need to simultaneously make my coffee, feed and dress Eden, walk the dog,  feed the cats, and clean the kitchen. It’s silly to feel rushed in this way. I have no pressure, no deadlines, and no boss (unless you count [...]

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Because I spent so many years skipping breakfast to make it to work by 5:30 a.m., I can now fully appreciate taking my time for a good, hearty meal to start the day and with Swiss chard in my farm crate I knew I would be making a frittata this week. Mushroom [...]

These (almost) raw breakfast bars are loaded with good stuff. Filled with protein and fiber and chocolate chips, it is the perfect way to start the day. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars yield: 12 bars gluten-free, sugar-free, soy-free, (almost) raw 1 1/2 cups walnuts, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups oats [...]

Do you have three minutes? I have breakfast. Chocolate Banana Smoothie yield: 2 smoothies 2 frozen bananas about 8 strawberries 3/4 cup non-dairy milk (I used almond) 3 Tbsp cocoa power 2 Tbsp agave syrup For extra protein add 2 Tbsp protein powder Combine in a blender or food processor. Enjoy!

I’m starting her young. At 16 days old Istrapped Eden in for her first day of baking.We made two kinds of granola today, both super easy and very delicious. Maple Almond Granola 4 cups rolled oats2 cup chopped almonds1/2 tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon6 T dark brown sugar6 T pure maple syrup4 T canola oil4 T agave nectar2 tsp vanilla Preheat [...]