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

Blondies for breakfast - deliciousness delivered.

#RavsRecipes: Almond Butter Brownies For Breakfast

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

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Occasionally, I get confused about the line between cooking and crafting. Spring rolls are in that category.

#RavsRecipes: Sesame Spring Rolls

Occasionally, I get confused about the line between cooking and crafting. Spring rolls are in that category. I give myself a pass, though, because even if they look a mess, they taste legit. They also walk that really gorgeous line between being indulgent, healthy, and fun. That just so happens to be my favorite line when it comes to food… and probably sex.

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We are joining the Teal Pumpkin Project again this Halloween. Photo by: Alexander Klink

The Teal Pumpkin Project: Protect Kids With Food Allergies On Halloween

As a mom to a child with profound food allergies, I get a little terrified around the holidays. We are joining the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween.

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What is a Total Elimination Diet?

Eating A Total Elimination Diet When You Have A History Of Disordered Eating

As someone who has battled bulimia, overeating, and a fairly disordered relationship with food, a Total Elimination Diet (or TED) is daunting and triggering.

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This is some serious yums.

#RavsRecipes: Meyer Lemon Curd Pie

My grandmother planted these gorgeous Meyer lemon trees

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#RavsRecipes: Nutella Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies

Stuffing things is the best. I mean it. Can you think of ONE THING that is stuffed that you hate?

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Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash

What To Do When You Realize You Accidentally Joined A Cult ​

20 years later, it is still an experience that I am actively deconstructing. Why? Because I joined a cult. And maybe have too. If so, here’s how to get out.

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#RavsRecipes: Rainbow Superfood Bowl

#RavsRecipes: All Your Nutrition In One Bowl

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

I eat leftovers.

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The ideal meal for when you are so done with cooking. (Image Credit: Our Stable Table)

#RavsRecipes: Charcuterie Party

Charcuterie. Have you heard of it?

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