Travel
Ashley Castle
The Great Colombian Adventure (Recap)

This summer afforded an epic opportunity to spend a week in the coffee region of Colombia thanks to the world’s best plantain chip brand, Artisan Tropic. Read on for a recap of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

The Great Colombian Adventure (Recap)
Health
Ashley Castle
Jude's Birth Story Part 2: Preterm birth in a ...

Birth stories are so complex, permeating, nuanced. Jude’s surprise arrival in every possible way at the onset of a global pandemic has been the most nuanced experience of all.

Jude's Birth Story Part 2: Preterm birth in a Global Pandemic
Health
Ashley Castle
Jude's Birth Story Part 1: An Unexpected ...

Pregnancy stories can be overwhelmingly joyous and simultaneously just overwhelming. This is my experience with a surprise pregnancy and the complexity of emotions that can be felt throughout.

Jude's Birth Story Part 1: An Unexpected Pregnancy
Recipes
Ashley Castle
Peach Pie Bars

There’s nothing quite like a slice of fresh peach pie: except for these peach pie BARS! All the flavors, super easy to make, with a dense, chewy snickerdoodle-like crust instead of the standard pie crust. These beauties really shine with fresh summery peaches, but can definitely be made with any fruit. Top with coconut whipped cream and prepare to be in dessert heaven!

Peach Pie Bars
Recipes
Ashley Castle
Paleo Sugar Cookies (3 Ways)

One dough to rule them all, many shapes to make them, one dough to please them all and in the oven bake them. This dough is truly the golden child of the dough world. One dough, many options for pure cookie bliss, and as always, they’re gluten and dairy-free to boot.

Paleo Sugar Cookies (3 Ways)

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Coco-Nutty Keto Power Balls

Coco-Nutty Keto Power Balls

No need to be balls to the wall when the hangry strikes. These keto-friendly little power balls will curb those cravings and keep you fueled for longer. Snag the super simple recipe and snack wisely!

Happy, Healthy Fourth of July Recipe Roundup

Happy, Healthy Fourth of July Recipe Roundup

No need to sacrifice enjoyment over healthy eating: you can (and should) have both! Check out my roundup of crowd-pleasing main dishes, sides, and desserts for a deliciously nourishing Fourth of July celebration!

Bacon Jalapeño Sweet Potato Salad

Bacon Jalapeño Sweet Potato Salad

This is NOT your mama’s potato salad: it’s infinitely better in every way (sorry, Mom). Gone are the oddly creamy, texture-challenged potato salads of yesterday. In are the flavor and texture-packed potato salads of the future!

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

What better way to celebrate summer and the founding of our nation than with a flag-shaped fruit pizza?! Fresh seasonal fruits rest on a bed of delicious dairy-free cream cheese icing, all nestled atop a buttery vanilla sugar cookie dough. As always, free of gluten and grains but packed full of flavor and texture. America!

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

A true winner winner chicken dinner right here! With a delicious homemade BBQ sauce that’s free of any of those junky ingredients in a pre-made sauce, this easy recipe will have you feeling like a total BBQ champ!

Crispy Carrot Fries with Creamy Dipping Sauce

Crispy Carrot Fries with Creamy Dipping Sauce

The crisp is real on these carrot fries. Super easy to throw together, super easy to eat an entire batch in one sitting. Pair them with my delectable almond butter turmeric sauce and you’ve got a mouth party going on!

Paleo Cheesecake Bars

Paleo Cheesecake Bars

It’s creamy, it’s tangy, it’s super luxurious and indulgent! Everything you know and love in a classic cheesecake, but without the gluten, refined sugar, or dairy. The dessert of your dreams awaits!

Dairy-Free Coconut Sunflower Seed Butter Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Coconut Sunflower Seed Butter Ice Cream

We all scream for it: it’s ICE CREAM!!! If you’re like me, I’m all about ice cream year-round, not just during the hot summer months. But there is something extra delightful about that cool, creamy contrast on a hot, steamy day. Just a few simple ingredients and you’re well on your way to the perfect sweet treat!

"Peanut" Butter & Jelly Bars

"Peanut" Butter & Jelly Bars

Throw it back to those childhood PB & J days with this healthier makeover! These “peanut” butter and jelly bars are the perfect summertime sweet treat, great for those backyard bbqs and sharing with friends and family!

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