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For anyone in eating disorder recovery or getting out of a messy relationship with food, the kitchen can feel hard to navigate, to say the least. It might feel like a battleground of “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts,” where the pressure to whip up the perfect, Pinterest-worthy meal can make you want to “nope” right on out […]

Ever feel like cooking is way more stressful and confusing than it needs to be? Like when David from Schitt’s Creek is completely and understandably baffled by Moira’s instruction to “fold in the cheese”?! If you’ve been there, staring at a recipe or zoning out in front of your pantry with a mix of confusion […]

What comes to mind when you think about hunger? Many of us are quick to identify the physical signs, like a growling stomach or feeling low on energy, but there are 3 other types of hunger outlined in Intuitive Eating. Identifying and understanding these different types of hunger can help you connect with your body’s […]

We’ve all been there: a busy day, an unexpected change of plans, or just the general stress of navigating the grocery aisles that keeps us from making that much needed trip to the store. When life gets hectic and grocery shopping just isn’t in the cards, your pantry can be your saving grace. Pantry staples […]

I’ve been on a personal mission to find ways to enjoy quinoa. I never really liked it, which is such a shame because it’s a super versatile, super nutrient dense food. That being said, I’m happy to report that my feelings for quinoa changed when I made this super refreshing, super summery salad. It’s cold, […]

Diet culture is deeply ingrained in our society, influencing how we perceive food, health, and body image. While it promises happiness and success through weight loss and control, the reality is far more damaging. From media and advertising to social interactions, diet culture promotes restrictive eating habits and unrealistic beauty standards, often leading to disordered […]

In a world where diet culture pervades our lives, cooking can serve as a powerful tool for recovery from eating disorders by challenging the confusing, conflicting, and harmful narratives around food. For those on the path to recovery, cooking offers more than just a means to prepare food – it can provide a way to […]

It’s officially summer in Texas and I’m a big ol’ grump about it. The 100+ degree heat just has a special way of scorching the fun out of many of my favorite activities. For example – A walk around the neighborhood? Sure, as long as it’s at the a$$ crack of dawn! Dining al fresco? […]