Whole-Wheat Banana Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

Whole-Wheat Banana Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sometimes, I wake up wanting chocolate. Dark chocolate. Bittersweet chocolate. These real-food muffins make chocolate for breakfast perfectly acceptable. Typically, when I think of muffins, I think: cupcakes for breakfast. And it’s true, most muffin recipes call for just as much sugar, if not more, than cupcakes drowned in frosting. I’m not sure about you, but […]

Your Child is Not a Machine.

Your Child is Not a Machine.

There was nothing extraordinary about last night. The lights in the nursery were dimmed; Bennett had a warm bath; and he snuggled up to my chest to nurse before bed. This was typical. This was routine. My husband lied on the floor next to the crib, waiting to burp him halfway through his feeding. Salmon was […]

Cajun Alfredo with Chicken

Cajun Alfredo with Chicken

In honor of launching the revamped version of my blog, I thought heck, let’s kick things off with a meal that also has a kick! If you’re a fan of Alfredo, you’re going to love my husband’s twist on Lisa Leake’s Cajun Alfredo with Shrimp from her cookbook–our all-time favorite–100 Days of Real Food. This […]

Why You’re Still Single and Why I’m Not

Why You’re Still Single and Why I’m Not

I know what you’re thinking… That’s harsh. And rude. And narcissistic. Let me be clear: I don’t think I’m better than anyone because I’m married, and I don’t know everything, and no, there is nothing wrong with being single…unless you don’t want to be. Then, everything feels wrong. Couples pass holding hands, and you scoff, but the […]

The Good, Bad, and Ugly New Parent

The Good, Bad, and Ugly New Parent

I’ve only been a parent for about 6 months. I’ve been caring for a life that is not my own for just half a year. My younger self would say Meh, that’s not very long. Ohhh but it is. It’s very long. You see: if you measure time in days, 6 months is really not very long. But if you […]