Exactly one year ago today, I took the first step on my biggest adventure to date, an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. I had my reasons for going, but I had no idea what lay in store for me on the journey ahead. Looking back on my hike, I learned some incredible life lessons over those 2,192 …

Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Ghee make a healthy and fun Paleo, Whole30, and Keto appetizer or snack. When it comes to appetizers, it’s easy to get carried away with long ingredient lists and cutesy, over-stylization. Steamed artichokes are the antithesis of all that. With a simple schvitz, one can transform these tasty members of the …

Breakfast Casserole is a pretty amazing concept, and this one contains all the ingredients of a Jalapeño Bacon Burger. Pickles inluded. I don’t know who first came up with the idea to dump everything on a breakfast table in a casserole dish and bake it together, but it was genius. While your typical breakfast casserole …

Sardine Puttanesca Sauce is an incredibly flavorful combination of some humble ingredients that you can most likely have on hand in your pantry. It’s an easy recipe that pairs great with a variety of dishes to make a simple weeknight meal. I generally don’t consider myself a prostitute, but I once unknowingly prepared Puttanesca sauce–which …

In this Rutabaga and Parsnip Soup recipe, rutabaga is first roasted with parsnips and carrots to bring out a little sweetness, then simmered with thyme, nutmeg, and cardamom for a resulting flavor that elevates this humble root vegetable to delicious new heights. In the darkest corner of your local grocery store’s produce section lurks a …

It’s tough to go wrong with these Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts. As if they weren’t tasty enough on their own, the addition of a dairy-free ranch dip takes them over the top as an incredible Paleo, Whole30, or Keto appetizer. My appreciation for Brussels sprouts has come a long way from where it stood in …

Braised chicken thighs with the addition of ground nutmeg, leeks, and the humble celery root makes a flavorful, filling, and low-carb one pan meal. When winter solstice is almost upon the Northern Hemisphere, my craving for warm, comforting foods seems to steadily increase as the daylight diminishes. Braised Chicken Thighs with Leeks and Celery Root …

Chorizo Stuffed Figs with Balsamic Drizzle make a decadent, yet easy gluten-free appetizer. Whenever I nibble on a fig, I am immediately transported to a the ancient isle of Crete. There, I sit on a sunny veranda overlooking the Aegean sea while playing my lute. My herd of goats scurries past in the distance (Hermia …

Harissa Roasted Broccoli is a simple and easy Whole30, Vegan, and Keto broccoli recipe that is loaded with flavor. While I am a lover of simple, roasted vegetables in almost any form, I occasionally feel the need to spice things up a bit. That’s when I turn to my new best friend, harissa. I can’t …