you're meant to be here

like right here, right now!

I know this because I think there may be part of you that knows deep down you are struggling to keep it all together with racing food thoughts, endless food rules, and constant self criticism....

And I'd like to hold space for that part of you right here on my blog.

My favorite quote is an old Swedish proverb that says, "joy shared, joy doubled; sorrow shared, sorrow halved." So linger a while here and let's double some joy and halve some sorrow.

knowing vs. *knowing* that eating your fear food is okay

I spent yesterday baking my favorite cookies and listening to Christmas music. It was glorious. My favorite Christmas cookies are these molasses spice cookies that are from my “Silver Spoon Cookbook.” It’s the cookbook I watched my mom cook and bake from every single day growing up that her mom collected and hand wrote all […]

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berry patriotic pies

Apple pie is the most American pie, no doubt about it. But these berry mini pies are the most patriotic pies. If you were looking for a sign to bake this weekend, here it is! The berries are so juicy & sweet this time of year. Block parties are bound to pop up. And an American […]

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the greatest chocolate chip cookie you’ll ever have

Yup, you read that right. This cookie (and its dough, if you’re a daredevil like me and risk the salmonella) is guaranteed to rock your world. It’s my tried and true, my favorite, and my formerly secretive recipe. It’s my recipe my dad asks me NOT to make so he doesn’t feel compelled to eat all two dozen. […]

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s’mores bites

Warning: you won’t be able to eat just one. This recipe is the classic combination of honey graham crackers, creamy milk chocolate, and sweet gooey marshmallows. And although it’s not made over a cozy campfire, these little bites still manage to be crowd favorites. S’more bites are also probably the easiest dessert to make too! […]

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pumpkin maple scones

Happy first day of fall! Hands down, fall is my favorite season. Fall encourages community – from football tailgates, to Thanksgiving potlucks, to catching up with a good friend over a pumpkin spice latte. Not to mention, fall is just one big build up to Christmas Day!! So on this scorching 91°F “fall” day, I […]

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