Carrie Saum

I didn't have even an ounce of energy to spare to process my own feelings. Everything I had went to my son.

Almond butter blondies are an easy and delicious (and easy) breakfast treat.

I have a thing for a certain Asian-inspired restaurant chain. Their food isn’t Michelin-starred, and doesn’t often make it into my regular rotation for eating out because, well, we don’t eat out much, and I like only a few things on their menu.

Once upon a time, I went to Greece. Then I went to a tiny island and didn’t tell anyone. And then I ate a lot of amazing Greek food, hung out with the Australian water polo team who had just competed in the Olympics, and drank Heineken all day from a can.

In the spirit of melted chocolate and simple, decadent expressions of love, I made a little treat for my friends.

Instead of making lunch once a day, I make it once every three days. It saves on energy, brain power, and I don't have to figure out feeding myself in my janky kitchen more often than absolutely necessary.

I can’t promise this will cure everything that ails you, but it’s a good start to a new year if nothing else.

Can we talk about self-care for a hot minute?

I kind of hate it.

This Harvest Vegetable Baked Ziti is a lovely late summer/early autumn harvest flair! Sprinkle it with whatever cheese sounds good and enjoy.

Over the years, I've compiled a list of things I look for as a woman, mother, health advocate, and human. I firmly believe that the relationship you have with your doctors and healers is paramount to your overall well-being.