5-ingredient salmon walnut pate comes together in a flash. Salmon and walnuts are both loaded with omega-3s, essential nutrients that give your brain (and heart) a major boost. Feta and olive oil give this spread its creaminess, and lemon juice brightens and lightens its flavor. read more
Tangy tart rhubarb crumb bars with sweet brown sugar oat crumbs have a hint of floral vanilla and spicy ginger Brown sugar oat crumbles do double duty in these spring snacking bars- first pressed into the pan for the crust and then as a crumble read more
Curtido is a fermented cabbage slaw from El Salvador that is traditionally served with pupusas. Curtido adds crunch and an acidic pop of flavor to dishes. Try it with tacos, braised meats, or grain bowls. Curtido El Salvadoran curtido is made of shredded cabbage, onion, read more
Thin and crisp slices of fennel and root vegetables topped with lots of fresh herbs and a bright lemon vinaigrette. This salad hits all the right notes for what I crave in spring- no oven needed, light and tangy flavors, and lots of fresh herbs. read more
This week I have a special guest post on ployes to share with you all from my partner and favorite gravel bike rider Bryan. Ployes (rhymes with ‘boys’) are buckwheat crepes common in northern Maine. Bryan is sharing this Maine-inspired campfire breakfast of scrambled ployes, read more
Birdseed muffins are loaded with seeds and whole grains. They are wholesome and hearty, ready to take along on your next adventure! Migration season These muffins, the Grain and Seed Muffins from Dorie Greenspan’s Baking with Dorie, always make me think of birds. The first read more
This rosemary and grapefruit olive oil cake is everything. The flavors are fresh and light, with a hint of bitterness that makes it irresistible. And it’s topped with a simple grapefruit glaze that you don’t want to skip. The glaze adds a lovely pink hue read more
self-care season Golden milk is a traditional Ayurvedic drink that has been used for thousands of years to promote whole-body health. It’s comforting, nourishing, and soothing, a super-charged glass of warm milk before bed. Most golden recipes out there are complicated- requiring up to 10 read more
self-care season Adaptogens are herbs that help the body adapt and respond to stress. For my post-concussion symptoms, I’ve been using the adaptogen ashwagandha to support my nervous system, reduce anxiety, and help calm my brain’s fight-of-flight response. Combining ashwagandha and ghee is a common read more
A weeknight dinner staple with sweet carrots and succulent turnips, this Indian-inspired red lentil soup gets its flavor from a hefty dose of the spice blend garam masala and is topped with cilantro chutney. soup season Red lentil soup is one of my weeknight dinner read more