Perhaps my favorite part of the farmers markets here in Alaska is all the amazing, fresh seafood! Seriously, being able to go to the farmers market and see such a wide selection of good quality and sustainable seafood is absolutely incredible. Amongst my favorites is…
We officially had our first snow of the season in Anchorage! And as cooler weather sets in, I naturally start to crave more warming, filling meals. My Whole30 Butternut Squash Chili will warm you up on those cold days at the end of the year.…
I’m always looking for creative ways to use my food scraps. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t like wasting food because it’s a huge waste of money, and I’m genuinely surprised at how few recipes I could find online that are specifically developed for using…
I often make large batches of roasted vegetables, but I also love switching up the flavor by adding some fresh flavors after they’re done in the oven. This is exceptionally easy to do when you’ve saved up a bunch of leftovers that need just a…
Turnips don’t get a lot of love. Usually, they just get sneered at, the vegetable we all ignored as a kid. But let me tell you, these Whole30 mustard roasted turnips will completely change you mind about this oft-maligned root vegetable. Roasting the turnips brings…
Everyone needs an easy side dish that looks fancy enough for a dinner party. Or something that you can whip up on a weeknight after work that’ll make the day feel more special than it is. These roasted carrots with spiced yogurt and raspberries are…
While it’s still technically summer everywhere else in the US, Anchorage seems to have moved into its rainy season. But I’m not complaining, because that means the return of soup season! Is there anything more comforting that a steamy bowl of soup when it’s cold…
I’ve found that having simple recipes, like this one for roasted broccoli stems, really help to save money and reduce how often I feel guilty about throwing away food. I don’t know about you, but I’m often disappointed when I throw out excess food. Or…
Recently, when shopping at a farmers market here in Anchorage, I saw these Bulls Blood beet tops, and I knew I had to buy them. And while I didn’t know exactly what I was going to use them for, I did have some pretty specific…
Now that we’re deep in the summer months, the farmers markets across the country are in full swing. Doesn’t matter if you’re in Alaska or California, there are plenty of markets to visit and fresh produce to explore. And with every farmers market, there’s likely…
Leftovers have a bad reputation, but all they need is a little love and they’ll transform into something new and flavorful. When you want to make a show-stopping brunch centerpiece, look no further than my Carrot Top Pesto Breakfast Strata. This breakfast casserole transforms leftover…
As we get closer and closer to our Alaska moving date, my days are getting especially hectic. Between work, moving preparations, buying a new car and arranging shipment outside the contiguous US, there’s a lot needed to get done in a short amount of time.…
