Snack Alert! A quick snack to make, eat, and have easily accessible- especially during those early days with a newborn and/or breastfeeding or even after you are out of the baby stage but always on the go! Try this amazing, no-bake, cookie recipe that meets all of those requirements (and can introduce peanuts to your baby early on, possibly reducing the risk of allergies later! *) Ingredients: ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup maple syrup (or agave) ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla

On this Tasty Tuesday we are full of sunshine but also full of a cold snap! If the cold snap has you down, perk up with this vibrantly colored tomato salad! It screams beautiful weather and is a fresh view of what is soon to come. Tomato Salad is so easy yet so delicious. It can be eaten as a meal, a snack, a side, a topping, an appetizer, really quite versatile! One of my favorite parts about it is you only need a cutting board, a knife, a bowl, and a spoon! Easy to mak

These delicious carrots were featured in our blog on date night. They make a great side dish to any meal, but because of their fun colors and slight sweetness they are great way to get a serving of veggies into your kids. I love this recipe because it is so easy and has so much flavor. If your tired of plain steamed carrots give these a try! 1 lb bag of rainbow carrots, slice any thick ones in half 1Tablespoon of olive oil, cococnut oil would also be good 1 teaspoon of corian

Baby, it's cold outside! Who doesn't love a warm soup on a chilly night? This is one of our favorites. It has a little of everything and leaves you feeling cozy and satisfied. Rustic Italian Whitebean and Kale Soup: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 sweet or mild Italian sausages, casings removed 1 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 3 carrots chopped 1 white potato cubed 1 can white beans, rinsed 4 cups high quality chicken stock or even better bone broth One bunch of kale, ribs rem

This Greek couscous salad is one of my favorite go to dishes for a fairly quick and easy meal or side dish. I almost always have the ingredients in my cabinet or close enough to all of them to make it. Because this recipe can be tweaked for personal preference and available ingredients, it is usually a crowd favorite! THE COUSCOUS: Prepare the couscous according to the package. This takes 10 minutes or less total! Boil water with EVOO, pour in couscous, stir, remove from

Simple and delicious for energy is my go to on snacks. My favorite is a delicious smoothie that is a big hit in my house, children included. It contains lots of vitamins and nutrients. I like to use my Nutribullet but it can be made in any type of blender. Ingrediants ½ cup water 1-2 handfuls of spinach- Approximately 1 cup 2-4 Strawberries (can be fresh or frozen) 1/3 c blueberries (can be fresh or frozen) 3-5 Ice cubes Blend well and drink! This is a perfect snack f

I recently had a delicious fall quinoa salad from the 16th Street Bakery in East Nashville. I loved it so much I have created my own version. Quinoa is a great food for postpartum with 5 grams of protein this gluten free grain satisfies more than traditional rice. Pair this whole grain with cranberries, brussel sprouts, walnuts and goat cheese and you have beautiful fall salad that is sure to satisfy. Brussel sprouts contain not only essential nutrients for our bodies, but al

As a postpartum doula and lactation counselor my clients often ask me what they should be eating? Lucky for my clients I actually cook for them, and discuss with them what a lactating mama should be eating. So what does she need to include in her diet? How much more should she be eating? This blog will include recipes and facts on nutrition for optimal lactation. Don’t worry, they aren’t Sprouted this and Vegan that, there are lots of healthy options that the whole family wi