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Foraging for Nettles: Free Food, Fresh Air, and My Favorite Spring Soup

Foraging for Nettles: Free Food, Fresh Air, and My Favorite Spring Soup Today, between meetings and answering emails, I grabbed a basket and headed outside to forage for nettles. One…

How I Feed 3 Athletic Teenagers Without Buying Processed Food

Feeding three athletic teenagers is no small task. Between sports practices, school schedules, and growing bodies, they need a lot of food, and food that actually…

Fredrika Syren
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Mar, 15, 2026
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Weekly Meal Planning to Eat Well, Save Money, and Reduce Food Waste

Planning our weekly menu has become one of the most helpful habits in our home. Each week, we sit down and plan meals…

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Meal Planning
Jan, 02, 2026
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A Warm Bowl of Comfort: Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup

We picked up a couple of big pumpkins at the farmers’ market for Halloween décor, but when the temperature dipped below freezing, I brought them inside…

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Soups
Nov, 16, 2025
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Bella’s Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry (Easy, High-Protein & Delicious)

Bella’s Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry (Easy) – A High-Protein & Delicious MealThis week, my 19-year-old daughter Bella decided to take charge of dinner — and she didn’t go for something simple. She went all…