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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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!

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!

Cool Cantaloupe Refresher

Cool Cantaloupe Refresher

Summer is finally here! It’s time to enjoy the fruits of the season and get to sippin’ with this delectably refreshing and crazy cool cantaloupe refresher! Just a few simple ingredients and you’re on your way to a super refreshing summer!

Crispy Sardine Cakes with Creamy Dipping Sauce

Crispy Sardine Cakes with Creamy Dipping Sauce

Back at it with another great recipe for team sardines! These little cakes are perfectly crispy on the outside and packed full of amazing flavor. Pair it with the creamy dipping sauce for the perfect flavor explosion!

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!

Smoky Orange Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Smoky Orange Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Be the side dish star with this sweet, smoky, crispy Brussels sprout show-stopper! Comes together quickly with just a handful of flavor-packed ingredients!

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