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)

real food

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!

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!

Mint Matcha Truffles

Mint Matcha Truffles

These little bites of antioxidant-packed green goodness are the perfect summertime (or anytime, really!) no-bake treat! Whip up a batch to have on hand for those moments when you just need a little somethin’.

"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!

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. 

Super Simple Orange Chicken

Super Simple Orange Chicken

This takeout favorite gets a healthy makeover in this fast and simple recipe! All the delicious flavors you love, but from fresh, quality ingredients. Read on for the details!

Creamy Carrot Mash with Crispy Bacon

Creamy Carrot Mash with Crispy Bacon

Are you tired of the same old veggies prepared in the same old ways? Up your veggie game with this deliciously creamy, delightfully smoky carrot bacon mash. You'll never look at your veggies the same again!

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