Carrie Saum

Am I the only one who gets pumped about using a crockpot during the colder months?

I do this thing that I'm really proud of: 

I eat leftovers.

In the tradition of ancient Ayurveda, winter is a time to reflect, ruminate, nurture yourself and your relationships, and be still.

Soothing warmth from the inside out to help ease your aches and pains, help you rest, and stop coughing.

I know that our group of friends is special. But the specialness comes from some core values that I will share with you. I will give you fair warning: these are not for people who are interested in receiving. These eight guidelines are for people who are interested in building a community.

Motherhood didn’t pan out the way I anticipated, not even a little bit. It was so much more electrifying and terrifying and amazing than I ever imagined.

Quiche. It's a bit of a unicorn, isn't it? You chase the perfect texture, combination, flavors, and rise in hopes that it equals perfection.

*/

I know it feels like you're falling apart. It's the kind that happens when I have overcommitted and then something goes wrong and everything else spirals.

This delightful mouthful of berries with a hint of lavender blossoms revolutionized the way I saw baking.