I Used to Be Allergic to Cats. Then I Met Willow.
Six days ago, a little gray-blue kitten named Willow came home with us. And I’m not exaggerating when I say she has jumped into my lap about 150 times since. She…
Melatonin: Why You’re Probably Taking It Wrong (and How to Fix That)
Melatonin might be the most misunderstood supplement on the planet. People pop it right before bed, take huge doses, wake up groggy at 3 a.m., and conclude, “Melatonin doesn’t work for…
Shortbread Tartlet Shells (Pâte Sablée Style)
PLEASE NOTE: This recipe makes 12 tartlets (for use with 3 to 3.5” tart pans)These tender little tart shells are crisp at the edges and melt-in-the-mouth at the center. They’re built…
Roasted Carrots & Potatoes with Garlic, Herbs & Sweet Smoked Paprika
(This is the one I made last night… and yes, the paprika mattered to me. But if you don't have it, don't worry). This dish is everything I want on a…
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mushrooms
This is a quick skillet dinner for anyone to make. I made this last night and decided to post it here for all to enjoy. There’s nothing gourmet about the ingredient…
The Morning Drinks that Quiet Inflammation (And the Ones that Stoke It)
If you’re anything like me, you’re padding into the kitchen this week in fuzzy socks, still half-asleep, reaching for something warm before you attempt human conversation. I’m writing this blog in…
Classic Vanilla Halva
Traditional halva is often overly sweet for modern palates. My version corrects that by reducing the sugar slightly, and letting good tahini and vanilla take center stage. The texture stays true…
Star Anise: The Little Star That Warms Your Gut and Supports Immunity
If you’ve ever sipped a cozy holiday tea and wondered about that beautiful little star floating in your mug, you’ve already met star anise — the unsung hero of winter spices.…
Tres Leches for People Who Don’t Love Super-Sweet Desserts
This is my gently refined version of tres leches. I wanted a cake that absorbs the three milks beautifully without becoming soggy or overly sweet, and one that still slices cleanly…
7 Common Reasons You Develop Oral Thrush (And How to Treat It Naturally and Medically)
Oral thrush is one of those conditions that sneaks up on you. One day your mouth feels normal, and the next there’s a strange coating on your tongue, a sour or…
