Carrie Saum

After my husband and I were first married, we hit a rocky patch.

Trail mix is a quick way to keep me from having a full-on hunger meltdown. I find it easier to whip up a batch of my own so I can control the ingredients and the quality.

Friends. I have discovered something magical.

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

I made you these cookies. They are special cookies that are made from pulverized cookies that became butter that then became cookies again.

This is utter nonsense. There are no good or bad foods so let's stop moralizing food. Let's also stop moralizing money fitness and time!

My BFF has been trying to go easy on the grains lately.

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

The truthiest truth, though, is food is expensive. It costs a pretty penny to feed yourself well, with conviction, ethical sourcing, and quality ingredients. It’s OK if you are privileged enough to be able to eat a certain way — there is NO SHAME in that. But please. be careful not to shame those who are unable to eat according to YOUR convictions.

In an age where we are isolated but still technologically connected, this is important. It’s okay to be alone. It’s okay to be unoccupied.