Author: Lindsey

I am a holistic nutritionist/conscious eating coach and birth doula, writer, and creativity maven (photographer, cook, crochet/macrame artist, poet, short story writer), gardener, and yogi. I am the mama of three beautiful furbabies, and live in Arizona.

When ego leads to epic fail in the kitchen

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Did you ever have to completely own that maybe you didn't know better than the recipe? Then you understand my pain right now. Well, Happy Post-Thanksgiving everyone. During this time of year when everyone is coming off the high of cook-a-thons of their own, I had felt a little left out. This year after planning and [...]

Mercury Rising! Keep your cool during dog days of summer

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Summertime in the desert can be brutal if you aren’t prepared for it. The hot sun and relentless heat can sneak up on you, and cause harmful effects - even fatal ones. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, though, the population most at-risk for emergency room visits and fatalities are the elderly population. [...]

Nickel and dime your way to health: ChooseMyPlate launches new grocery budgeting resource

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In an economy which is struggling to balance itself, we all would like to get more bang for our buck - especially when we're at the grocery store. And on the surface, eating and buying healthy can appear much more expensive. Well, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (ChooseMyPlate.gov) this week announced a new tool in its resource [...]

Garlic Lover’s Dip

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If you love garlic, you'll love this recipe.   Garlicky Spinach & Artichoke Dip (with kale) 2-3 cups fresh spinach (washed, stems removed) 1 whole bunch kale (washed, stems removed) 17 oz silken tofu 1 can artichoke hearts 4-6 cloves of garlic (depending on personal taste) Olive oil for drizzling Fresh oregano, basil to taste [...]