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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
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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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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!

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!

The Perfect Summer Burger

The Perfect Summer Burger

A great burger recipe is just one of those staples you want to have in your repertoire, especially during grilling season. This simply-seasoned juicy burger is sure to become your summertime favorite! Factor in the medley of sensational toppings, and you’ll be set for summer grilling success!

Carrot Pistachio Muffins with Maple "Cream Cheese" Frosting (GF, DF, Paleo)

Carrot Pistachio Muffins with Maple "Cream Cheese" Frosting (GF, DF, Paleo)

These muffins hit on all the best flavor/texture points: slightly sweet, salty, with a little crunch and the perfect tang from the most amazing cream cheese "frosting." You're going to want to whip up a batch immediately. It's a total taste bud symphony! And as always, they're gluten, grain, and dairy free to boot!

Paleo and AIP Shepherd's Pie

Paleo and AIP Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's pie is comfort food through and through. This version is free of some of the more common nightshade components and features a nutrient dense filling that's full of flavor, blanketed in a deliciously creamy sweet potato topping. Dig in!

Grandpa's Fine Oats

Grandpa's Fine Oats

This warming family recipe remake holds a special place in my heart. Foods made for us by family members with love is comfort food at its best! Give these delectable oats a try for a mega tasty take on one of my grandpa's best dishes. 

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

The gang's all here! This compilation features some of my favorite Thanksgiving-worthy sides (although really they're perfect year-round!), as well as some appetizers and a couple delectable dessert options, too! Please your palate and wow your guests with any of these gluten free, grain free, dairy free, flavor FULL recipes this holiday season!

Mashed White Sweet Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Mashed White Sweet Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Even though these mashed white sweets with all the fixin's are a side dish, they really take center stage! Sweet, creamy, savory, and umami-rich make them the perfect palate-exploding addition to any dinner. Get ready to stuff your face! 

Bacon-Wrapped Dates: Two Ways

Bacon-Wrapped Dates: Two Ways

There's bacon. What more could you need?! But seriously, add the natural sweetness of dates, a little filling, and you've got the perfect sweet/salty combo. Add these little bites to your next holiday party menu or football-watching snack lineup and prepare for total flavor explosion!

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Soup is the fall food wardrobe equivalent of boots, scarves, and cardigans. It's warming, easy to customize, and perfectly in season! Add this creamy dreamy squash soup to your meal repertoire and be warmed from the inside out! 

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