When food is pink, Baby Zand will happily eat it anytime! Pink pancakes, pink latte, and now this pink salad are all winners! If you have have a princess-obsessed child, pink is definitely the color to go when you want them to eat more of the rainbow. This salad is the perfection transition into fall. Cooked grains and beetroot ground you, making you feel warm and cozy. The orange dressing seems almost festive, leading up to Thanksgiving and - dare I say it? - Christmas! I us

Who are the most important people in your life? Your partner? Your children? Your parents? Your best friends? For me, that list includes our baby sitter. She is a big part of our family. Baby Zand is in love with her, and often randomly asks if auntie can come over to play. As a parent, it is such a relief to have a babysitter you love and trust. But having a babysitter who just fits in and gets you and makes you feel better than being around family is unicorn status. Serious

I know that some of my raw chocolate recipes can be overwhelming and difficult. Using a double broiler to melt cacao butter is not everyone's favorite pastime (definitely is one of my top 10 ;-)). So this recipe is for those of you, who still want healthier chocolate alternatives, but also don't have time or patience to watch the cacao butter melt. This recipe is super simple, so easy to make, and a huge hit with your loved ones for Valentine's Day ... or really any other day

Baby Zand has been teething for the last 2 weeks, which makes her feverish, lifeless, and just not in a good mood. And the only thing she wanted every morning when she woke up was "paaaancakes!!!". So after a few days of dry bread and watery oats, I whipped up pancakes. And suddenly this was a tradition for a whole week. I made huge batches of both the banana buckwheat pancakes and the pumpkin spice ones. And at some point I decided we needed a new kind! Tadaaa! Introducing t

You know fall is upon us when figs start to come into season. I love fresh figs! The felt-like skin, the juicy inside, the little seeds that pop in your mouth. I snack on figs just as a fresh fruit, chop them into my morning oatmeal or even use them for savory salads. They pair beautifully with balsamic vinegar, check out the delicious balsamic vinaigrette below! Figs are a good iron source for vegans/vegetarians to keep your blood strong. On top of that they have high amount