November 25, 2020 at 10:00AM You may have noticed but I generally don’t do holiday gift guides around here. I try to not get sucked into too much consumption but clean beauty seems to be the exception. That and furniture sales since we have a whole house to furnish😬 This
Tag: The Healthy Maven
We Moved…To Minneapolis!
November 23, 2020 at 10:00AM I’ve been avoiding writing this post for weeks now. Not because I didn’t want to share, but because it’s taken me some time to collect my thoughts. Our decision to move happened really quickly and pretty unexpectedly so naturally I’ve needed to sort through a
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad
November 18, 2020 at 01:00PM A simple and easy side dish for Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad. This fresh and seasonal salad recipe is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Top with a protein for a full meal in one! I’ve always maintained
Day After Thanksgiving Soup [Turkey Carcass Soup]
November 16, 2020 at 07:00PM Save that leftover turkey carcass and enjoy every last scrap from Thanksgiving with this delicious turkey carcass soup. Paired with hearty grains, beans and veggies, this turkey soup is the perfect day-after Thanksgiving meal the whole family can enjoy! How’s that for a title? Seeing
Cauliflower and Chickpea Massaman Curry
November 16, 2020 at 10:00AM An easy one-pot recipe for veggie massaman curry made with cauliflower and chickpeas and packed full of flavor. A delicious weeknight dinner or weekend feast the whole family will enjoy. This time of year is such a funny time to be a food blogger or
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
November 11, 2020 at 02:02PM Enjoy these Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts as a holiday side or winter weeknight dish. Packed full of flavor from fresh orange and smoky bacon, these bacon brussels sprouts can be easily made in the oven or stovetop and will not disappoint. I like to believe
Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon
November 10, 2020 at 01:20PM The original Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon. A simple and healthy baked breakfast or lunch packed full of flavor and nutrition. It will be love at first bite. This is an oldie but a goodie! Before we get any further, I
Chicken Pad See Ew
November 09, 2020 at 10:00AM Looking for an easy thai stir fried noodle dish? Look no further than this easy pad see ew recipe with chicken. A stir fried noodle dish the whole family will love and ready in 30 minutes or less. I hinted in this post and on
Harvest Grain Salad
November 04, 2020 at 03:00PM A mix of quinoa, veggies, edamame, dried fruit and nuts, this Harvest Grain Salad makes a hearty lunch or dinner recipe for the fall or winter or really…any time of year! I have a confession to make. This salad is indeed titled “harvest grain salad”
13 Small Shops for Dog Accessories
November 03, 2020 at 10:00AM Is this post just an excuse to share adorable pictures of my dogs? Hard to say 😉 But in all seriousness we have been on the lookout for some good dog accessory shops so I put it out to you guys on Instagram and man
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
November 02, 2020 at 02:00PM This easy slow cooker butter chicken is a set and forget it recipe with options for making in your Instant Pot or stove-top version too! The perfect combination of Indian spices and tangy flavors with a hint of butter to perfection. Fun fact: this was
November Journal Prompts
November 01, 2020 at 10:00AM I’m really trying to embrace each season I’m in… no matter what it looks like or how uncomfortable it is! Winters have always been hard for me (whether it’s rain, snow or just shorter days) but this year I’m trying to live fully in the
The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Granola
October 29, 2020 at 01:00PM There are plenty of pumpkin spice recipes out there, but none as good as the ultimate pumpkin spice granola. The perfect breakfast recipe for your yogurt, smoothie or simply on its own. Good luck not eating this by the handful! Obviously fall = pumpkin season
Roasted Rosemary Butternut Squash
October 28, 2020 at 01:00PM A simple fall side dish for roasted butternut squash with rosemary. Just toss with onion and olive oil and roast to perfection with a subtle hint of rosemary for flavor. Squash might be the hardest vegetable to chop. Do you agree? It seems like every
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
October 27, 2020 at 12:00PM Add some spice to your regular ole’ breakfasts with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes. They’re made with real pumpkin and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. You will fall head over heels for these fluffy and spicy and pancakes! Do you ever realize
Greek Chicken Gyros [with Pita + Tzatziki]
October 26, 2020 at 09:00AM A simple and delicious recipe for Greek Chicken Gyros with a classic Greek chicken marinade in a pita wrap with veggies and tzatziki. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal-prepped in advance on the weekend for an under 10 minute meal. As you guys
It’s HERE! 20% OFF All Clean Beauty!
October 21, 2020 at 05:00PM It’s that time of year again! The official Credo Beauty sale where the best clean beauty brands are 20% off! So of course I had to stop in and share the best clean beauty brands and clean beauty products so you can stock up on
Wild Rice Stuffed Portobellos
October 19, 2020 at 03:00PM Wild Rice Stuffed Portobellos that are easy to make, gluten-free and vegan and full of nutrition for a delicious weeknight side dish recipe. Perfect for mushroom and non-mushroom lovers alike! Food will forever remind me of certain places and experiences. Not surprisingly, my idea of
Fall Simmering Spices [That Make Your House Smell Amazing!]
October 18, 2020 at 10:00PM Want your house to smell amazing all season long? Throw on a pot of these Fall Simmering Spices and all your neighbors will come running over to see what’s cooking! All you need are some orange peels, vanilla beans and cinnamon sticks! When it comes to
Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Sauce
October 15, 2020 at 01:00PM Mix and match your veggies and top with the ultimate tahini sauce in this recipe for roasted vegetables with tahini. The perfect side dish recipe or meal-in-one! I’m so excited to share this oldie but goodie THM recipe! In fact, it’s one of the first
What to Know Before Switching to a Safety Razor
October 14, 2020 at 10:00AM A few months ago my friend (and skincare guru), Katie asked me if I had switched to a safety razor. I sheepishly responded with “no” knowing full well that I was being pretty irrational with my reasonings for not switching. I’m someone who tries to
14 Healthy Muffin Recipes You Have to Bake
October 13, 2020 at 10:00AM We live in a house with no air conditioning which is totally fine 97% of the year. For the small percentage of days that equate to a heat wave in SF, I put a strict “no oven use” rule in place. Now that the cooler
5 Books to Read This Fall 2020
October 12, 2020 at 10:00AM Another season, another book round-up! I don’t know about you but I feel so accomplished when I look over the books I’ve read so far this year! I hope you enjoy these short lists to focus on each season. Have you read any of these?
Maple Roasted Squash with Tahini Yogurt Dressing
October 08, 2020 at 10:00AM This Maple Roasted Squash with Tahini Yogurt Dressing makes a perfect weeknight dinner or Thanksgiving side dish. The squash caramelizes and is topped with a thick and creamy tahini yogurt dressing topped with pepitas and pomegranate seeds. You’ll be going back for seconds! Each year
Easy Pumpkin Muffins [In Your Blender]
October 07, 2020 at 10:00AM A healthy take on muffins, these Pumpkin Spice Muffins are simple to make, gluten-free and require just one tool, your blender! No other dishes required and ready in 30 minutes. When it comes to blenders, Vitamix is top of the line in my book. People
Wellness Products that AREN’T Worth the Hype
October 06, 2020 at 10:00AM Today’s post is a fun one! You know I love a good wellness debunking and bursting everyone’s healthy bubble but I’ve been thrilled to discover that I’m not the only naturally born skeptic in this community. A few weeks ago I asked you guys on
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls
October 05, 2020 at 10:00AM Just 5 ingredients are all you need to make these delicious and simple peanut butter oatmeal energy balls! They’re completely no-bake and ready in under 20 minutes – plus only one bowl required. There’s so much you guys don’t see behind-the-scenes in running a blog.
October Journal Prompts
October 01, 2020 at 10:00AM This year just keeps chugging by. I’m starting to wonder if 2021 will feel like a fresh start or if it will just be a continuation of 2020. We’ll see I guess! This month, I wanted to focus on perspective shifts. Some pretty major life
Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
September 30, 2020 at 02:00PM A recipe for pumpkin spice latte overnight oats – an easy, one-step breakfast version of your favorite Fall drink made with pumpkin, oats + coffee or espresso requiring just 2 minutes of prep! I LOVE hearing that you guys tried and enjoyed a recipe (honestly,
How to Make Apple Chips [No Dehydrator Required!]
September 27, 2020 at 07:00PM A tutorial for an easy, delicious, 2-ingredient snack idea – baked apple chips. Just slice and bake, no dehydrator required or any fancy equipment. Just apples, cinnamon and your oven! Do you remember when apple chips hit the health world? I was 100% addicted to