Watermelon Pear Summer Salad with Feta

July 2, 2015

Hola! Today we've got a healthy summer salad post coming from our girl Lauren, YBC's Marketing and Events Director. It also works perfectly for a healthy 4th of July spread, if you're feeling patriotic! Hope you enjoy! xo

Crock Pot Rosemary Chicken

August 19, 2014

We went up to Germany a few weeks ago to get our things from storage and I was so excited to unpack our crock pot because it just makes life so simple. Pop a chicken in the crock pot in the morning and it's ready for dinner. Use the bones to make a bangin' broth (quick instructions here) in the crock pot overnight and you've got the foundation for a great soup for tomorrow's lunch ready to go. Hallelujah!

Anyway, the other day I was feeling inspired by MasterChef Australia, which might be my new favorite show (and now that it's over, I need a new show - anyone?). Normally, I watch MasterChef and I say to myself, "Self? You can totally make that croquembouche," and then I remember that a) I don't even eat half the ingredients in it and b) I am no Martha Stewart. However, the other day I watched an episode about chicken, and saw someone do something so simple that I was certain even I couldn't "stuff it up" (how great is that little Australian saying, by the way?)

The little trick, you ask?

Scallops and Asparagus with Black Garlic Jus

July 8, 2014

The best part of a yoga retreat is getting to connect with lots of likeminded people and share ideas and stories. While at our Santa Barbara retreat, my friend Carrie mentioned the benefits of black garlic and suggested I try it out. Another friend who was a part of that conversation ended up sending me some a few days later (seriously, how thoughtful is that?!) and I got right to work figuring out how to use it.

Turkey Medallions with Vegetable Medley

March 31, 2014

Maybe you're not as easily impressed as I, but let me tell you, this meal was a home run, especially for how little effort it took. Seasoned with cinnamon, salt and pepper, the veggies were simple and light, while the turkey remained classic with just oregano and some broth. Definitely something I'll be making again in the very near future. What are your easy go-to meals?

Garlic Lamb Meatballs

March 19, 2014

If you're looking for a way to kick up your meatball game (and I mean, who isn't? Just kidding, no one has a meatball game...do they? Anyway.), then you'll want to add these to your repertoire.

Lemon Ginger Salmon Patties

February 11, 2014

In the fifth month of the GAPS diet and I'm still trending in the right direction. Joint pain is down, energy level is up, and digestion is near perfect. I'm seriously so grateful I read the book and started the diet.

We've been eating lots of soups and casseroles lately so I thought we'd switch it up...