This strawberry goat cheese salad with romaine, red onion, and fresh basil is the perfect light dish for spring and summer. It’s bright, simple to prepare, and finished with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh strawberries add sweet juiciness and a seasonal lift to salads. In this recipe, they pair beautifully with creamy goat cheese, crisp … Read more

Cradle cap is something I’ve dealt with a few times, and here’s how I learned to care for it using coconut oil. Both of my children have had cradle cap at some point. It looks like dandruff on a baby’s scalp and can be persistent and frustrating. While cradle cap is usually harmless, I wanted … Read more

Get cozy at your next gathering with a hot chocolate bar stocked with toppings and mix-ins. Below you’ll find a clear guide and recipe to help you build a crowd-pleasing station at home, plus tips and tricks to make it easy and festive. Hot Chocolate Bar Ideas Setting up a hot chocolate bar is simple … Read more

These 3-ingredient peanut butter blossoms are made with creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and a chocolate kiss. No flour, no egg. You can make soft, tender peanut butter cookies with just two pantry ingredients—creamy peanut butter and pure maple syrup—and top each cookie with a chocolate kiss to create classic peanut butter blossoms. These no-flour, … Read more

Do you enjoy beer, especially microbrews from Oregon—think Rogue and Ninkasi—or beers with a pronounced hop character? If so, there’s a great event this weekend you’ll want to check out. The Willamette Valley Fresh Hop Festival at the Lane Events Center celebrates beers made with fresh hops rather than the more common dried hops. Brewers … Read more

This Christmas Fruit Salad is a bright, refreshing mix of seasonal fruit tossed in a simple orange-cinnamon dressing. Light and colorful, it’s a perfect counterpoint to richer holiday dishes and comes together in minutes. Last year I shared a Thanksgiving fruit salad and for Christmas I love this variation featuring in-season fruit and a zesty … Read more

As you prepare to send your child back to school, you may be focused on nutritious snacks and informing teachers about celiac disease and classroom precautions. One area often overlooked is arts and crafts supplies—many of which contain gluten or other food allergens. When we first discovered how many common art materials include gluten, we … Read more

Learn how to make delicious Crêpes Suzette at home with simple steps. Thin crêpes bathed in a warm, buttery orange sauce create a bright, elegant dessert that’s easy to prepare and impressive to serve. Delicious & Easy Crêpes Suzette I tasted crêpes suzette for the first time at a cooking school years ago and was … Read more

This Paleo Whole30 Green Bean Casserole is a delicious, updated take on the classic. There’s no canned soup or strange additives—just simple, wholesome ingredients—yet it’s still comforting and easy to prepare. Gluten free, dairy free, and finished with crispy bacon for a smoky, savory touch. This casserole pairs beautifully with a roasted bird at Thanksgiving … Read more