In between some pretty amazing hikes lately, I have been able to add a few updates to my post Must Hike Must Eat on great places to eat healthy before and after a hike in the PNW by visiting two restaurants I had not actually sat down to eat at yet. I was not disappointed! This…
Raspberry Chia Jam (Paleo & Vegan)
Jump to the recipe… Last year, I started making a version of jam that had less sugar (or more importantly, sugar I felt good about) as my son was still eating PB&J sandwiches on a regular basis. I found this recipe that uses chia seeds and loved it. Not only do chia seeds have health benefits,…
What Nourishes Me
I had the privilege of being asked to write a post for a wonderful website, NW Healthy Mama, a great resource for moms (or parents in general) who want to have a healthy lifestyle and experience with their children. They also have a lot of women who like to get outdoors like me. Enjoy what I…
Thai Basil Chicken
Jump to the recipe… I usually eat no-cook meals on trail but when I hike with others who carry a stove I offer to bring some of my favorite meals along. Last summer I led a 3 day backpacking trip into the Olympics to Boulder Creek Campground with some friends (including my mom) and I made this dinner up knowing…
The Pull of Parenthood
A few Saturdays ago, I was blessed to be able to go hiking with some girlfriends up the Suiattle River Trail outside Darrington, Washington. We had been trying to get together for some time and finally the stars aligned. Both Anne and Serra have young ones, so scheduling time to get away can often take skill. …
Paleo Falafel
Jump to the recipe… Hiking and food are topics I can be known to rattle on about and my friends know they are a passion for me. On Valentine’s Day this year, I joined my favorite Meetup group for a snow shoe up to Artist Point at the Mt. Baker Ski Resort area. I greeted…