Carrie Saum

Bio

Carrie is an author, recipe creator, food lover, and feels super pumped about connecting people in her online community,www.ourstabletable.com. With a great sense of humor, warmth, and vulnerability, Carrie brings genuine reality to the Internet, along with tasty food and slightly inappropriate jokes. After receiving her paramedic medical training, Carrie spent a decade abroad and in the U.S. in the non-profit medical sector, before venturing into the world of Ayurveda and integrated health in 2011.Carrie uses her skills mostly for good these days, and helps clients from all over the world meet their health goals. She loves spending time around the table with her young son, partner, family, and friends. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Carrie Saum Articles

Meet the Greek Burger.

#RavsRecipes: Greek Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce

On a whim, I grabbed some feta cheese at the store and fresh parsley. Then a few sweet peppers, cucumbers, garlic, yogurt, dill and mint found their way into my cart, as well. What transpired was nothing short of an absolute inspiration.

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This heart black bean salad is yummy, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep!

#RavsRecipes: Southwestern Black Bean Salad

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.

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#RavsRecipes: Tart Lady Lemonade

I've spent the last week in sunny California. I was there for a massive food expo. It was also Spring Break.

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Here's how to cope with a toxic family member.

What To Do When You Have A Toxic Family Member

Do you have that ONE family member? The one that makes family gatherings risky at best and scary at worst. Here's how to cope with a toxic family member.

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Make Your Own Ghee & Create A More Mindful Cooking Practice

So, are you up for the practice of making ghee? Patience and awareness are the first ingredients. It’s okay if you mess it up a couple of times.

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Your rest is important. Your mental health is important.

6 Ways To Make Sleep Sacred 

SLEEP IS REALLY IMPORTANT. Here ar six ways to help make your sleep sacred.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse (Vegan and Gluten Free!)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse (Vegan and Gluten Free!)

Babes, I am ready to be done with all of the treats. I love the treats. Who doesn’t love waking up and eating cookies for breakfast? I know I do.

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Reclaiming the feminine power of beauty rituals.

Reclaiming The Adornment Space

This weekend, I was at a work function where there were thousands of vendors trying to sell their goods.

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WAFFLES 4EVER

#RavsRecipes: Pumpkin Pie Waffles

In the spirit of fall, I'm sharing this with you. You need it. I need it. We all need it to make it through the final days of fading sunshine and early days of falling leaves. Or something.

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