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Ashley Castle
The Great Colombian Adventure (Recap)

This summer afforded an epic opportunity to spend a week in the coffee region of Colombia thanks to the world’s best plantain chip brand, Artisan Tropic. Read on for a recap of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

The Great Colombian Adventure (Recap)
Health
Ashley Castle
Jude's Birth Story Part 2: Preterm birth in a ...

Birth stories are so complex, permeating, nuanced. Jude’s surprise arrival in every possible way at the onset of a global pandemic has been the most nuanced experience of all.

Jude's Birth Story Part 2: Preterm birth in a Global Pandemic
Health
Ashley Castle
Jude's Birth Story Part 1: An Unexpected ...

Pregnancy stories can be overwhelmingly joyous and simultaneously just overwhelming. This is my experience with a surprise pregnancy and the complexity of emotions that can be felt throughout.

Jude's Birth Story Part 1: An Unexpected Pregnancy
Recipes
Ashley Castle
Peach Pie Bars

There’s nothing quite like a slice of fresh peach pie: except for these peach pie BARS! All the flavors, super easy to make, with a dense, chewy snickerdoodle-like crust instead of the standard pie crust. These beauties really shine with fresh summery peaches, but can definitely be made with any fruit. Top with coconut whipped cream and prepare to be in dessert heaven!

Peach Pie Bars
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Ashley Castle
Paleo Sugar Cookies (3 Ways)

One dough to rule them all, many shapes to make them, one dough to please them all and in the oven bake them. This dough is truly the golden child of the dough world. One dough, many options for pure cookie bliss, and as always, they’re gluten and dairy-free to boot.

Paleo Sugar Cookies (3 Ways)

Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Warm cinnamon and ginger, rich molasses, crispy sugary outside, perfectly chewy inside: these cookies are the whole nine yards and more! Snag the simple recipe now and add these to your cookie exchange rotation or just to have on hand for healthier holiday snacking! 

Paleo and AIP Shepherd's Pie

Paleo and AIP Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's pie is comfort food through and through. This version is free of some of the more common nightshade components and features a nutrient dense filling that's full of flavor, blanketed in a deliciously creamy sweet potato topping. Dig in!

Flavored Cutout Sugar Cookies

Flavored Cutout Sugar Cookies

This family favorite has been a fun-filled Christmas tradition since I was a kid. These delectable, whimsical flavored sugar cookies are perfect plain, but hold up to any manner of frosting and decor. Bake up a batch (or three) and have some holiday fun with the family! 

Grandpa's Fine Oats

Grandpa's Fine Oats

This warming family recipe remake holds a special place in my heart. Foods made for us by family members with love is comfort food at its best! Give these delectable oats a try for a mega tasty take on one of my grandpa's best dishes. 

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

The gang's all here! This compilation features some of my favorite Thanksgiving-worthy sides (although really they're perfect year-round!), as well as some appetizers and a couple delectable dessert options, too! Please your palate and wow your guests with any of these gluten free, grain free, dairy free, flavor FULL recipes this holiday season!

Mashed White Sweet Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Mashed White Sweet Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Even though these mashed white sweets with all the fixin's are a side dish, they really take center stage! Sweet, creamy, savory, and umami-rich make them the perfect palate-exploding addition to any dinner. Get ready to stuff your face! 

Roasted Maple Mustard Brussels and Squash

Roasted Maple Mustard Brussels and Squash

Maple-y, bacon-y, smoky roasted veggie goodness! This is the perfect winter meal side dish or Thanksgiving menu star! You'll love the sweet, smoky, tangy flavors that come through with this super easy side! Check out the recipe now!

Bacon-Wrapped Dates: Two Ways

Bacon-Wrapped Dates: Two Ways

There's bacon. What more could you need?! But seriously, add the natural sweetness of dates, a little filling, and you've got the perfect sweet/salty combo. Add these little bites to your next holiday party menu or football-watching snack lineup and prepare for total flavor explosion!

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