• orgeat syrup

    Homemade Orgeat Syrup (Easy Almond Milk Shortcut)

    Learn how to make homemade orgeat syrup the easy way — with almond milk instead of soaking almonds overnight. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for cocktails, mocktails, and more!

  • protein forward chocolate muffin

    Double Chocolate Protein Forward Muffins (No Protein Powder Required!)

    Double Chocolate Protein Forward Muffins deliver roughly 8g of protein per muffin w/out protein powder! I use hemp hearts, collagen, & Protein Plus milk

  • fig jam

    Fig and Rosemary Vanilla Jam

    This easy Fig and Rosemary Vanilla Jam comes together in about 40 minutes with just 6 simple ingredients. No pectin needed, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for charcuterie boards, cheese boards, and holiday gifting.

  • Garden Fresh Cherry Tomato Jam with Thyme

    Garden fresh cherry tomato jam with thyme is made with just 5 real-food ingredients & comes together in one pan. Any cherry tomato variety works! Naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly.

  • autumn apple salad

    Autumn Apple Salad with ACV Vinaigrette (Paleo)

    My Autumn Apple Salad with ACV Vinaigrette is the fall salad of my dreams — spicy arugula, baby spinach, crisp Pink Lady apple slices, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a gorgeous apple cider vinegar dressing made with my Caramel Apple Simple Syrup. Paleo, Whole30, dairy free, and ready in 20 minutes.

  • pumpkin muffin

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (The 35-Year Family Recipe)

    Butter-based pumpkin chocolate chip muffins – a 35-year family recipe. Lofty top, cozy spice & chocolate – easy fall baking at its best.

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Hey, I’m Michelle!

Real food for real life — straight from my back porch

I’ve spent 10+ years developing recipes that are gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and genuinely delicious – no complicated swaps, no ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just good food that works for everyday life.

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