Carrie Saum

On a whim, I grabbed some feta cheese at the store and fresh parsley. Then a few sweet peppers, cucumbers, garlic, yogurt, dill and mint found their way into my cart, as well. What transpired was nothing short of an absolute inspiration.

Almond butter blondies are an easy and delicious (and easy) breakfast treat.

You don’t have to do it all in order to have a fun or memorable holiday season. Just do the things that bring you life and make your soul sparkle a little.

I do this thing that I'm really proud of: 

I eat leftovers.

Last month, I heard my kid say "I'm sorry" to a complete stranger at Target for no reason.

I knew it was bound to happen.  

This probably won't come as a surprise, but taking care of yourself is probably going to piss some people off.

I’ve paired cauliflower with my own vegan Harissa cream concoction for added depth of flavor, and enjoyment. Oh, and a fulfillment of the milky void.

I've spent the last week in sunny California. I was there for a massive food expo. It was also Spring Break.

Visiting my family in the Sierra Nevada foothills is one of the great pleasures of my life. I get to work, cook, and play while my amazing folks keep an eye on my kid. My inspiration and productivity skyrocket when I'm able to step away from my version of the daily grind and get a little refocused and centered. The food I make tastes a little better, and I move a little easier without a three-year-old constantly in tow.