Welcome to RIRL

I’ve created this space to share my passion for health, aging well, and self care. Here you will find nourishing recipes for the whole family, as well as posts on my favorite clean beauty, skincare, and more. I am doing my best to embrace the journey while I navigate the second half of my life with a balance between my daily healthy habits and a little indulgent fun. I hope that some of my everyday, real life favorites can become yours too.

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Ground Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Warm, earthy, and flavorful shawarma spices turn ground chicken into something special. The herbed, lemony chickpeas, zippy pickled onions, and a creamy yogurt sauce take this bowl over the top!

New On RIRL...

Gluten & Grain Free Banana Protein Power Muffins

These nutrient dense muffins have over 12 grams of protein from cottage cheese, eggs, and bone broth protein powder. They are gluten AND grain free and contain no refined sugar.

Food & Recipes

Ground Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Warm, earthy, and flavorful shawarma spices turn ground chicken into something special. The herbed, lemony chickpeas, zippy pickled onions, and a creamy yogurt sauce take this bowl over the top!

Beef, Farro, and Lentil Soup

This is a super cozy and hearty recipe that does not require a ton of effort, just a long simmer on the stove.

Thai Crunch Salad with Pork Tenderloin

It is the season of salads and this one is so full of great flavor and texture. It is loaded with healthy fiber and protein and is so delicious!

Asian Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin cooks up so perfectly in the air fryer. It is tender and juicy and loaded with flavor thanks to the zippy Asian marinade.

Gluten & Grain Free Banana Protein Power Muffins

These nutrient dense muffins have over 12 grams of protein from cottage cheese, eggs, and bone broth protein powder. They are gluten AND grain free and contain no refined sugar.

Blackberry Margaritas

Sometimes a classic with a simple twist feels much more special than the sum of its parts...like this Blackberry Margarita. It looks beautiful and tastes even better!