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Sourdough Ginger + Oat Bars

This lovely little recipe is one of those wonders that comes from just giving something a try. I like to mix sourdough starter with rolled oats to do a number of things, whether turning them into my sourdough breakfast cookies, granola, or some kind of snack bar. This bar is like a cross between aContinue reading “Sourdough Ginger + Oat Bars”

Eating More Plants: Where to Begin?

If you read my recent post about eating as stewardship, you may be wondering: Where do I begin? You may be curious about trying out a movement toward Michael Pollan’s suggestion, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” However, when putting dinner on the table each night can already be a struggle of its own,Continue reading “Eating More Plants: Where to Begin?”

Find Eternal Pleasures this Advent

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 So often we look for life outside of God. We seek it in possessions. We seek it in accolades, in success, in career advancement. We may even seekContinue reading “Find Eternal Pleasures this Advent”

Eating: An Act Stewardship

I have been wanting to share a post like this for quite some time, but have been putting it off, unsure of how to begin talking about something that is so big. The topic of stewardship is core to being human, and the way stewardship plays into our eating habits and choices has been aContinue reading “Eating: An Act Stewardship”

Harvest Loaf

Growing up, my mom would make this all throughout the fall—I can remember eating it for breakfast, for a snack, for dessert . . . basically, I ate it all the time. Moist, spicy pumpkin bread with rich, creamy chocolate chips . . . as I think back I can imagine my teeth sinking in,Continue reading “Harvest Loaf”

Grace and a $168 Bottle of Wine

On June 22, a few years back, I witnessed something rather peculiar. It was one of those moments I’ll never forget—one that I will look back on as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. I was at my local wine shop for a complementary tasting. As usual, I arrived just after it began, wanting to cozy up atContinue reading “Grace and a $168 Bottle of Wine”

Peach Einkorn Muffins

August and September mean one thing in Colorado: peach season. The sunny Western slope of the Rockies creates the perfect microclimate for ripening these blushing orbs of sunlight. My husband and I bought a 20-lb. box. 10 lbs. each, yeah? The thing about peach season is that it’s quite short, and it only comes roundContinue reading “Peach Einkorn Muffins”

Mango Lassi Smoothie

I already admitted that I’m not much of a smoothie person, and yet here I am sharing a second smoothie recipe. The truth is, I don’t feel full on what I think of as “typical” smoothies, which I often see jam-packed with fruit, perhaps with a handful of greens tossed in, and if there’s anyContinue reading “Mango Lassi Smoothie”

Peanut Butter Cup Muffins

Oddly enough—actually, perhaps quite understandably—these muffins came together on a whim. My husband and I were sitting around after dinner, wondering what to do . . . he mentioned the desire for a sort of snack that would resemble a peanut butter cup. We make most of our snacks from scratch at home, so afterContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cup Muffins”

Banana Bread Oatmeal

This is comfort food. I mean, who doesn’t like banana bread? So, getting those flavors in a hearty, nutrient-dense breakfast that cooks in five minutes . . . sounds like a winner to me. The ripe banana here both flavors and sweetens, so no additional sweetener is needed (unless you want it sweeter or yourContinue reading “Banana Bread Oatmeal”