Maple Pecan Scones

When we bake from scratch with better ingredients the things we make are healthier because we control what goes into them. Learn more about why using good ingredients is important, along with how to make these buttery scones.

The Truth About Syrup

Do you know what’s in your pancake syrup? If you’re not using real maple syrup, you may be surprised to learn that there is actually no maple. Read this for more on the truth about syrup.

The Best Waffle Mix

The best waffle mix doesn’t come from a box. Instead, you can make it from your pantry staples!

My kids love waffles. But then, who doesn’t? There was a time when I purchased boxed waffle…

Gluten-Free Gnocchi

Over the last ten years I have had to learn how to cook differently. Sometimes this was for a health reason, and others, a lifestyle change. We’ve done Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free and just…

Rosewood Farm

I recently had the pleasure of attending a class at Rosewood Farm. This Organic farm is situated in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The owner, Julie, was a chef in Chicago for a decade when she…

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Hi, I'm Michelle, a former medical litigator and food entrepreneur, who now shares my stories, recipes and passion for intentional eating and food sustainability, typically while drinking coffee, cooking and rescuing dogs.

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My passion is to live according to nature, and to be as healthy as I can be. I research and investigate what we're eating, how we're living and what we are putting on our bodies. I share that wisdom here so that we can all learn how to be healthier through the food we eat or slather on our bodies.

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