A Clean Bake

Paleo & Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

It's not fall without a perfect loaf of paleo & gluten free pumpkin bread! This naturally-sweetened version is ready in an hour or less! Fall is easily the most toddler-friendly time of year. No one can convince me otherwise.  Or, maybe it's just the time of the year when I love having a toddler most. Summer's not bad, but apple picking? Pumpkin carving? Trick of treating? Tiny puffy vests? Forget it.  Plus, I finally have a baking assistant and willing taste tester ... Read More about Paleo & Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Gluten Free Monster Cookies

These hearty, chewy, and fun gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies contain festive sprinkles and are topped with candy eyes for a literal monster of a surprise! They're gluten free, dairy free, and nut free, which makes them a perfect Halloween treat to share with your child's classroom. On the heels of the last cookie post comes a Halloween-centric adaptation that has been about a year in the making.  Let me back up. Last year, I was invited to my son’s school to help the ... Read More about Gluten Free Monster Cookies

What It’s Really Like to Work for a Remote Company

Please note: This article was written before the pandemic, which made remote work much more commonplace. However, this information is still accurate and more relevant than ever! Whether you aspire to be a blogger, a freelancer, or an employee of a remote company, working from home can seem like the sweetest deal ever. No commuting, no rushing out the door every day, no boss looking over your shoulder, and you can work in your PJs. I work remotely, and can attest to the fact that, while all ... Read More about What It’s Really Like to Work for a Remote Company

Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grab a glass of milk because the classic oatmeal cookie has gotten a makeover! This gluten free oatmeal cookie is simple to make, contains gluten free whole grain flour, and is naturally sweetened. Plus, it's full of chocolate. What's not to love? You can keep your fluffy, cakey pumpkin cookies because, if you ask me, no cookie says fall better than an oatmeal cookie. Especially if you add chocolate.  Is that crazy? Is an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie a year-round delicacy? Yeah, ... Read More about Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grain Free & Gluten Free Pie Crust

It's Pie Season! Do yourself a favor and bookmark this perfectly flaky grain- and gluten free pie crust recipe and you'll be set for the holidays and beyond! I'm hooked on the basics.  That is to say, I've recently become (more) obsessed with perfecting gluten- and grain-free dessert staples so that you can always find what you need to make the end of your meal everything you wanted and more.  One major blind spot on this site (and in my life) has always been pie. A long, ... Read More about Grain Free & Gluten Free Pie Crust

6 Ways That Your Day Job is Actually an Asset to Your Blog

I get so many questions about how to build a blog while holding a full time job. While it is certainly a difficult balance, there are a lot of benefits to having a full time job while growing your blog, and this post breaks it down!   I get it about once a week: someone heard me on a podcast, or read one of my business posts, or saw me talk about my day job on Instagram and sends me a message that is some variation on either: "I am so frustrated. I feel like my day job ... Read More about 6 Ways That Your Day Job is Actually an Asset to Your Blog

How to Freeze Broccoli: A Step-By-Step Guide to Preserving Your Extra Veggies

One of the easiest ways to save money and reduce food waste is to turn to your freezer! If you're followed me for awhile, you know that I freeze nearly everything, so "making" my own frozen vegetables should be no surprise. This post will teach you how to freeze broccoli, with just a few brief steps! The busier life gets, the easier it is to let healthy eating slip.  I get it — trust me, I get it. It’s such a slippery of a slope, which I've fallen down more than I'd like to admit ... Read More about How to Freeze Broccoli: A Step-By-Step Guide to Preserving Your Extra Veggies

Grilled Strip Steak with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa (Whole30)

Summer may be winding down, but it's never too late for another satisfying grilling recipe! This no-fuss steak recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner, and the jalapeno salsa comes together while the steak is off the grill and resting. Don't have a grill? No problem because the recipe includes stovetop and oven cooking instructions, too! And suddenly, it's September. I can’t say that I’m terribly sad to wave goodbye to summer. And before you all go throwing rocks at me, allow me the ... Read More about Grilled Strip Steak with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa (Whole30)

Whole30 Cobb Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

This recipe makes over the classic Cobb Salad to be completely dairy free and Whole30 friendly! Topped with irresistibly rich and creamy lemon tahini dressing, this will be one of your go-to favorite dinner recipes!  Yes, I know this is a baking blog, and that there has been a suspicious lack of sugar lately.  Do I still need to start savory posts like this, or are we all on board with this whole "we need to eat real meals whether we like it or not so at least let's make it ... Read More about Whole30 Cobb Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Paleo and Vegan Strawberries and Cream Popsicles

These naturally-sweetened strawberry popsicles could not be easier to throw together with 4 simple ingredients! They're gluten free, paleo, vegan, and easily adaptable to be low carb or keto. Make a batch for your family today! I'll keep this short and sweet since it's a Saturday afternoon, and you can make these popsicles more quickly than you can read a long blog post.  Plus, I have faith in you that you're an adult human who has lived through the month of August before, and ... Read More about Paleo and Vegan Strawberries and Cream Popsicles