But I’ve come to the conclusion that pretty much every trail in Glacier is fairly well traveled these days, and that the popular trails will always be the first stops. One of my best friends and I have hiked this trail together a few times now, and it’s become our ‘classic’. I even took Tyler along on this one when we were dating, and he really enjoyed it as well....

We’re deep in zucchini season around here, with more than I could possible use up! This gratin makes short work of a few zucchini at a time, not to mention, it’s crispy-cheesy delicious! Zucchini and summer squash are often thought of as boring vegetables, but I think it makes them the perfect vehicle for all kinds of flavor combinations. I used a zucchini and a golden summer squash for contrasting colors, but you could use any combination of summer squash....

My love of burgers knows no season. But the ripe seasonal produce during the summer months, and the warmer grilling weather always brings me back to making new burger recipes. This particular recipe started with some leftover pesto, and from there became a summer favorite. I still happened to have sweet potatoes around when I made this recipe. But soon they’re about to get expensive during the height of summer, and then I just sub in regular sliced potatoes instead....

Sometimes my recipes come about in the weirdest of ways. This one happened mostly because I had a case of pomegranates on hand, and I wanted to do something savory with them besides another salad. But I’ve also been trying to branch out with the spices I use. And so between the tin of Moroccan Harissa I still hadn’t opened, and the surplus of pomegranates, a new favorite was born....

Mexican food always sounds good to me, and I particularly love the flavor of smoky chipotle added to as many dishes as possible. It’s one of those flavors that simply never gets old. And maybe that’s because it’s so multidimensional, being simultaneously smoky/spicy/earthy/with a hint of sweetness hanging out there in the background. This recipe is another super easy recipe along the lines of my Salsa Chicken or Salsa Beef which are pretty much the easiest slow cooker recipes ever....

We love a good stir fry around here, but there’s something about this latest one that neither one of us can get enough of. It’s cooked over intense heat for just minutes, and that seared flavor keeps you coming back for more. The garlic and chili together make a heady combination with the umami flavors of coconut aminos and fish sauce. But then… right at the end Thai basil is tossed in, and lends it’s own distinctive aromas to the mix....

My first tip is to start with inspiration, but then narrow it down and get practical. I always start a new Pinterest board with any trip we take. Then as I see things while searching through the Internet, I can pin them to the board to keep track of ideas. However it’s really easy to get caught up pinning cool things to do, so it’s best to have some constraints....

This basic homemade Whipped Body Butter is one of those recipes you need on hand at all times. It’s the best thing I’ve ever used to keep my skin super smooth, even during the dry winter months. More DIY recipes to make Lemon Cream Body Butter (homemade body butter made with cocoa butter and Vitamin E oil). Homemade Lemon Lotion Bars Grapefruit Ginger Body Wash Honey Lavender Lip Balm Easy Homemade Buttercream Lotion...

Stir fries are one of my favorite dinners to make for so many reasons. Probably the #1 reason is that while they’re veggie packed, they still taste amazing. Any way I can eat lots of veggies, but without thinking about how many veggies I’m eating, is a go-to recipe in my book. Another thing I love about stir fries is how easy they are to change up according to whatever you have on hand....

I’ve finally developed a dairy free alternative to my most popular recipe with this Creamy Cashew Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. I get so many questions about how to omit or swap out the goat cheese in my Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Noodles. So I knew it was time for a whole separate dairy free recipe! This sauce is just as easy to make as my original version. But it does require thinking ahead to pre-soak the cashews....

This lemon hair gel is great to have around for a little frizz control. My family and I have been making this hair gel for 20 years now! That feels so crazy to say, but it really has been that long. My parents starting going more natural with bath and body products and eating organic back in the early 90’s. It was a wildly different time where options for natural bath and body products were almost non-existent....

We make this recipe more than any other recipe on the blog, it’s just so easy and tasty! It’s perfect for berry and stone fruits throughout the summer. Then after the fresh fruit is gone, we make my Berry Sauce and make these parfaits all winter long. If you can’t have oats, try my all-time favorite Maple Cinnamon Paleo Granola. It’s all caramelized coconut and nuts, scented with cinnamon, and it’s completely addictive....

Sautéed Spinach is such an easy side dish, that it hardly qualifies as a recipe. But since we make this a lot, I wanted to share it with you. It’s just a few ingredients, but this spinach is so tasty. And it pairs well with just about anything you could think of for dinner! It’s also a very versatile recipe as well, and you can add extra flavors like my variations below....

Everyone’s favorite Olive Garden soup is made easily at home, and dairy-free too! Savory sausage and bacon add flavor to this comfort food soup. And the kale in there makes this a hearty one-pot meal the whole family will love. How to make this Healthy Zuppa Toscana step by step I really hope you enjoy this Healthy Zuppa Toscana! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments....

I love rustic pasta dishes. You know the kind of dish where it’s nothing fancy, super easy to make, and is all kinds of comforting!?! This pasta dish perfectly fits into all those categories. And we make something along these lines at least once a week. Simple veggie filled pastas are one of my favorite ways to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Pasta dishes like this make for a perfect cozy meal in....

I’ve been making a version of this dressing for a long time. And I have to say, after all these years the lemon-garlic combo never gets old. The only thing I’ve changed recently is to add a bit of turmeric to the mix. It doesn’t change the flavor, but it gives it the most brilliant sunshine color. And since we’re all hearing about the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, why not add it in to as many recipes as you can?...

If you haven’t had rockfish yet, stop right this minute and write it on your grocery list! No exaggeration… it is so good, buttery and rich, budget friendly (for fish that is) and easy to cook. I first had rockfish a a fancy restaurant many years ago, it was served with a red curry sauce made from scratch, and it was all very exotic in the days before the internet made these types of dishes more mainstream....

Let me just start by saying that I’ve always been pretty sure I don’t like dill. The only exception to this rule has been dill pickles, and then since I met my Canadian husband I’ve added in pickle chips as well, (which is primarily a Canadian flavor of potato chips which luckily we get in the states now). But that all changed when I tried a salad similar to this one at a potluck, somehow I didn’t notice all the chopped fresh dill in the salad, and there I was with a ton of it on my plate....

We couldn’t have asked for a better day to hike Scenic Point in the Two Medicine area of Glacier National Park. Even though I’ve spent tons of time in Glacier, somehow I’ve never hiked in the Two Medicine region before. Many people come to Glacier every year, but only a few go out of their way to reach the Two Medicine region. During the summer months you can make a bit of a loop heading up the Going to the Sun Road to St....

This recipe is another result of trying to branch out more often with different spices. And I’ve been having so much fun creating new recipes with a twist. (I’ll be sure and list some of the recipes I’ve been doing below.) Often the beginnings of a recipe come from necessity, meaning I have something in the fridge or freezer I want to make use of. In this case, I had a large pork roast in the freezer I wanted to use up to make room for more meal prep....