You know what tastes a whole lot like fall and isn’t pumpkin? Apple pie. You know what’s way easier to make than apple pie, and goes on a dozen different things to make them taste incredibly dessert-like & festive? Apple BUTTER! I set out to make this in my slow cooker- a Paleo friendly version, basically just meaning no refined sugar, and started it before bed.…
My first pregnancy is flying by, and the countdown is officially ON for baby’s arrival! The second trimester was a big one- so much happened! We had our 20-week anatomy scan, my belly (and BABY) grew so much bigger, we found out the gender & chose a name for our little one, and so much more. Things are getting REAL! I’m 32 weeks today, but this update will focus on…
That cozy weather time of year also tends to mean that “sick” time of year. And if you didn’t know, I’m kind of a freak about taking any over the counter or prescription medicines unless it’s absolutely necessary. So natural, healing foods and drinks (and supplements) are my thing. Bone broth is amazing for its healing properties, not only when you’re sick- but anytime you want an…
Nothing says fall like pumpkin, am I right? Trips to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin flavored drinks & treats. It’s such a festive & cozy time of year. Until you layer on your boots & flannel and head out for a crisp fall day, only to realize it’s still 80 degrees outside! Can you relate!? I’m somehow shocked by this every year living in California, but I should…
Oh hey there! It’s Jessie, back with the ULTIMATE one dish meal! This Whole Roasted Chicken with Vegetables will look & taste like you were cooking all day- but it’s seriously SO easy to put together, and the oven does all the work! My biggest excitement is the rub I’ve come up with that gets slathered all over the chicken before roasting. It’s key for locking in…
September is an exciting month- it marks one year since becoming engaged to my now husband (he popped the question on my birthday!) and just over 6 months of newly-wedded bliss. We’re also getting closer & closer to baby boy’s arrival in December- so it’s been a whirlwind of a year, you guys! And I am so, so thankful. To throw it back & reflect on one of the happiest…