Before I could make my buckwheat sourdough bread, I needed a starter — and it had to be gluten-free from the very first feeding. Not “mostly gluten-free.” Not “made from a regular starter but fermented a long time.” Gluten-free from day one, no exceptions. Even traditional wheat sourdough, fermented the long, slow, artisan way, is…
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Sourdough Bread (My Go-To Recipe)
If you’ve spent any time in the gluten-free world, you already know the disappointment. You finally find a “sourdough” that’s supposed to work for you, and it’s either dense as a brick, gummy in the middle, or falls apart the second it hits the toaster. This is the one that finally solved that for me.…
Leek & Mushroom Chicken Soup
Adapted from Chelsea Joy Eats’ Leek, Mushroom & Chicken Soup | Paleo, Whole30, Keto There are maybe five recipes in our house that we make every single month without fail. This soup is one of them. It’s not flashy. It’s warm and savory, a little creamy from the coconut milk, and it comes together in…
Wonton Meatballs (Our Lazy, Liver-Spiked Version)
Adapted from Nom Nom Paleo’s Wonton Meatballs | Paleo, Whole30, Keto I want to be upfront with you about something: I put liver in these meatballs. Half a pound of it. Every single batch. And before you close this tab — my husband doesn’t know he’s been eating liver for months. Or rather, he does…
Anti-Inflammatory Swedish Meatball Soup for Brain Health
I have a confession: I make this soup almost every month, and it never gets old. It started as a riff on a Swedish meatball soup recipe I stumbled across, but I’ve made so many modifications at this point that it’s genuinely become my own. Every swap I made was intentional — not because the…
The Shocking Link Between Sugar, Insulin Resistance, and Cognitive Decline
Have you ever wondered why you feel so drained, foggy, or forgetful—even after what seems like a good night’s sleep? You might blame it on stress, aging, or even your busy schedule, but what if the biggest culprit was sitting quietly on your plate? Sugar. And not just the sugar in cookies and candy, but…
How Gluten Is Damaging Your Brain: The Hidden Link to Brain Fog and Fatigue
If you’re dealing with brain fog that won’t go away no matter what you do, embarrassing memory lapses, or debilitating fatigue that leaves you missing out on your own life, you’ve probably been searching for answers for a while. Am I right? Maybe you’ve tried adjusting your sleep, exercise, or stress levels—but nothing seems to…
Keto Clarity: A Guide to Fighting Cognitive Decline and Chronic Fatigue With a Keto Diet
Do you ever feel like your mind is enveloped in a fog? That you’re not just tired, but profoundly exhausted, day in and day out? If so, you’re not alone. Many adults experience cognitive decline and chronic fatigue that impact their daily lives, making even simple tasks feel daunting. But what if the key to…
Brain Food Essentials: The Top Foods to Boost Cognitive Function and Beat Fatigue
Have you ever wondered why some days you feel like you can conquer the world and other days you can’t even remember what you had for breakfast? You’re not alone. Many of us experience fluctuations in our cognitive health, but few realize just how powerful food can be in this dynamic. What if the key…
Zingy Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Today, I’m thrilled to share a delicious gem from 50 Shades of Avocado that’s sure to become a star in your recipe collection just like it has for me: Balsamic Glazed Salmon. You’ll enjoy plump, tender salmon fillets kissed by a luscious balsamic reduction. And it sounds fancy, but it’s so easy to make! This…