Colorful Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

May 6, 2010

I’ve been wanting to make lettuce wraps for a long time, so at last I cooked up a concoction to try them out!  Quinoa filled lettuce wraps make a fantastic light, protein packed meal. Great for summer lunch, it leaves you feeling satisfied but not heavy. Due to the raw lettuce, it’s not technically “perfect” [...]

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Sautéed Snow Pea Shoots

April 28, 2010

Young snow pea shoots remind me to relish early spring. The vivid green and fun curls make me smile, and their addition to our plates gives life to the meal and brings subtle joy to an often harried dinner routine. (Two little boys under three keep me on my toes in the kitchen!) The recipe [...]

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Breast Crawl

April 26, 2010

While attending Neonatal Resuscitation training with Karen Strange, I was reminded of this breastfeeding initiation “technique” and wanted to be sure to share here: More info can be found on the website breastcrawl.org.

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Reflections on my Journey as a Doula

April 6, 2010

Since the time to write another blog post is long overdue, I’ve decided to reflect for a moment on my path as a doula thus far. When I attended the Birth Arts International training weekend, I left feeling inspired and well prepared. I felt confident that my training stretched well beyond those three days, and [...]

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Comfort for All Seasons | Ginger & Leek Risotto

February 13, 2010

One of my all time favorite comfort foods is a creamy, rich risotto.  I’m constantly experimenting and recently decided to use some ingredients that had been awaiting a good dish.  What resulted was a warming yet fresh risotto that would be perfect in any season, and for pregnancy or postpartum. Ingredients: 2T Extra Virgin Olive [...]

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Refresh – The Nurtured Way has a New Look

February 11, 2010

After only a month “alive” online, the web designer in me wanted to make some drastic changes to both the design and functionality of my website: A more representative vibe, better blog integration with the site, and a chance to hone my Thesis theme customization skills, just to name a few. I hope you enjoy [...]

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Slow Cooker Favorite – Savory Congee

February 9, 2010

After the birth of my first son, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to cook with my baby.  One of my favorite meal prep tools is our crock pot.  I tend towards having trouble digesting raw foods under normal circumstances, and during my postpartum months I feel the need for [...]

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