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Spruce Tip & Rhubarb Springtime Mocktail

This springy concoction multitasks as a healthful soda and a fun drink for the kids. Or morph it into your new favorite cocktail with some sparkling wine and Campari.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonMay 31, 2023rhubarb, spruce tip, summer cocktails, spruce tip syrup, healthy cocktails, homemade soda

Morel Mushroom & Herb Savory Crepes

A forest-fresh, springtime comfort food perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonMay 25, 2023morel mushroom recipes, morel mushrooms, savory crepes, Nattie up north

Healthful Zucchini-Nut Muffins

Delicious & healthful, these fiber-rich, protein-packed muffins are the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonJanuary 24, 2022nattie up north, healthy baking, zucchini nut muffin recipe, zucchini bread, easy baking ideas, healthy snack ideas, trail snack ideas, zucchini walnut muffins, muffins recipe with flaxseed, easy homemade muffins

Open-Faced Nordic Breakfast Sandwich with Salmon & Eggs

My take on the Scandinavian favorite Lox-on-Toast & an easy way to make any breakfast feel special.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonOctober 7, 2021lox on toast, smoke salmon, rye bread, smoked salmon and eggs, scandinavian, nordic, smoked salmon breakfast, smoked salmon recipes, cabin breakfast, recipes with salmon, healthy breakfast ideas, gourmet breakfast ideas

Springtime Spaghetti Carbonara with Foraged Morel Mushrooms

Basically springtime goodness in a bowl, this woodsy take on traditional Carbonara is a great way to highlight your freshly-harvested haul of morel mushrooms. And it’s…so good!

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonMay 13, 2021spaghetti carbonara, carbonara with mushrooms, morel mushrooms, morel mushroom recipes, spaghetti with mushrooms, morel recipes, foraged food, foraged mushroom recipes

Camp-Stove (One Pot) Minnesota Hotdish with Beef & Cheese

This warm & satisfying Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese and Elbow Noodle “Hotdish” makes a simple + yummy camp meal (or weeknight dinner!) for the whole family.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonApril 26, 2021hotdish, camp meals, beef and noodle hotdish, beef and noodle casserole, one pot meals, easy camp meals, easy meal ideas, hot dish, affordable meal ideas, hotdish recipes, camp meal recipes

Wintry Fennel & Orange Salad

Easy, beautiful, healthful and delicious. The perfect side dish to brighten up a cozy winter dinner.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonFebruary 11, 2021winter salads, winter meals, fennel salad, fennel and orange salad, winter salad recipes, salad recipes, recipes with fennel, raw fennel and orange slaw, raw fennel and orange salad, simple salad ideas, nattie up north

Smoked Salmon Spread with Lemon, Dill and Capers

A simple but elegant winter appetizer served over crackers. Six ingredients and only 10 minutes to make!

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonDecember 15, 2020smoked salmon, smoked salmon dip, smoked salmon spread, holiday appatizer, smoked salmon spread with lemon, smoked salmon with dill and capers, nattie up north

Three Soul-Warming Hot Toddy Recipes You Must Try this Fall

Delicious, festive, cozy, cute, brimming with brown liquor and arguably healthy…what’s not to love?

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonNovember 7, 2020holiday cocktails, hot toddy, hot toddies, recipe, hot toddy recipe, bourbon cocktails, whiskey cocktails, winter cocktail ideas, holiday cocktail ideas, healthy cocktails, creative cocktail ideas, cocktail recipes, spiced hot toddy, nattie up north

One-Pot Yellow Coconut Curry Soup with Vegetables & Rice Noodles

Nothing says “cozy season” quite like a bowl of soup, and if a hot broth isn’t warming enough, I especially love a fall soup with a little kick to it! This Yellow Coconut Curry Soup checks all the boxes.

Food + DrinkNatalie DillonOctober 23, 2020fall soup ideas, fall soup, fall soup recipes, one pot camp meals, coconut curry soup, recipe, camp meals, easy meal ideas, healthy meal ideas, nattie up north

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I know what it’s like to want better – purpose, peace, nature, love, wellness, joy – but to not know where or how to start. So today I’m passionate about creating content and sharing ideas that inspire, uplift & empower others to seize the best out of life. I hope you’ll stick around and find something that helps you do just that.