Paleo Parmesan, Cheesy Kale Chips + a Workshop

Jan 19, 2016 | Condiment, Events, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

It’s been a long journey since I decided to cut dairy out of my life. At the time I wasn’t sure how I would manage without my milk, yogurt, cheese and—my biggest weakness—ice cream, but living with my digestive discomfort was just not worth it. Fast forward a few...

How to Make Coconut Yogurt

Nov 10, 2015 | Breakfast, Condiment, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 6 comments

Giving up dairy doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious, creamy, probiotic-rich yogurt. Making homemade yogurt is simple, inexpensive and involves minimal tools. Not only will you skip all the weird additives in commercial dairy-free yogurt, the taste of homemade...

Wild Strawberry Mint Salsa

Jul 22, 2015 | Condiment, Garden, Picnic, Snack | 0 comments

Berry season has finally arrived in Alaska. And the strawberries. Oh the strawberries. With the glut of all this delicious fruit, I’ve been finding new ways to enjoy these sweet ruby jewels…after thoroughly gorging on them naked and unadorned. As someone who loves a...

Power Pesto

Mar 4, 2015 | Condiment, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

I have to confess – I love a great dip. And who doesn’t? They’re the accessories of the snacking world, taking an otherwise boring crudité to an out-of-this-world snack. It’s even better when a dip can also stand in as a sauce or dressing. Power Pesto to the...

Black Hummus

Jan 7, 2015 | Condiment, Potluck, Recipe, Snack | 2 comments

It’s possible that this has been done before, but I still feel like a genius. Over the holidays I did a lot of cooking, so much that I almost ran out of time to prepare everything I signed myself up for. And of course buying something pre-made was not an option—you...

Chocolate Nut Butter + Making the Perfect Nut Butter

Dec 17, 2014 | Condiment, Dessert, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

I love to make my own nut butters, my favorites being cashew, pecan and coconut or a combination thereof, but nothing tops the chocolate version. I try not to make it all too often because it disappears so fast—an attempt to save me from myself I suppose. While this...