MY BEAUTIFUL MESS
Hi! I'm Danielle
Welcome to Eden Inspired Living, where I hope to inspire you to build a life you love through the powerful connection to good food and the everyday celebrations of life.
I’ve always been passionate about family connection, delicious, home-cooked meals, and pretty surroundings. I began developing the idea of Eden Inspired Living back when my children were babies - when getting out of the house and life in general, was incredibly hectic. Our home was always the perfect place to be. It was easy and offered a relaxed environment.
As my babies grew into young adults who began to venture out, things shifted and I missed those days of sitting on the floor with them and making them giggle. Holding on to a life I loved seemed a little more difficult.
The one constant in my life was the renewed feeling that fills me when I return home. Home is the place we return for comfort. It’s where we catch up, we regroup, we restore and we gather around the table to share it all – often while sharing a meal, too. And we all know…
“If you feed them, they will come.”
So regardless of what life throws at you, whether you are just grabbing a quick dinner recipe or searching for new inspiration, my hope is to guide you back home – to a place you love.
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Appetizers, recipes
Melon & Prosciutto Cups with Thyme-Infused Honey Glaze
Melon and Prosciutto cups with thyme-infused honey glaze is the easiest way to impress your mama for Mother's Day brunch.
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Breakfast, recipes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, topped with blueberry maple syrup is an amazing way to get your day started right. As If the combination of lemon and blueberries aren’t enough to get excited about – the extra fluff (thanks to the ricotta) makes them hard to stop at one – And, my secret ingredient, earl grey tea, […]
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Desserts, recipes, Uncategorized
Carrot Cake
This is the classic Carrot Cake recipe that you will tuck into your recipe book and use over and over again. It is my absolute favorite recipe for homemade Carrot Cake and will likely become a family favorite. Bringing you rave reviews for its flavor and smooth, rich cream cheese frosting. Although I make variations […]
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recipes, Sides
Bourbon Glazed Carrots
You know by now that I am all about keeping things simple – And this Bourbon Glazed Carrot recipe is no different. I skipped the oven time and pre-boiling and went straight to a quick saute. Your carrots will be cooked in no time, their sweetness will be preserved and their flavor will be amplified […]
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Mains, recipes
Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken and Vegetables
With a taste of Spring today, here in New York, I am ready for some easy weeknight meals. This colorful Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken and Vegetables dish is definitely one of this busy mama’s favorites. It’s a quick and easy combination of staple ingredients I always have on hand – skinless chicken breast, carrots, onions […]
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recipes, Sides
Sweetcorn Fritters
I love a good leftover come back and these Sweet corn fritters are always a hit. Busy mamas – leftovers are your friend – And if you don’t tell them, they will never know! Corn leftovers are not what they are asking for? Try these delicately light and crispy sweetcorn fritters, with bits of juicy […]
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Mains, recipes
Easy Turkey Chili
This super easy turkey chili is on weekly rotation in my home from the beginning of fall until the end of winter. It’s so simple and perfectly seasoned for a hearty, healthy, busy mama meal. And the best part is – if you let the kids add their own toppings, it will easily become a […]
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Mains, recipes
Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Beef tenderloin, when prepared properly is mouth watering and delightful. This Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin recipe is an easy way to impress – And by adding halved beets, carrots and garlic to the sheet pan, you have the perfect side dish. Stuffed beef tenderloin is so good and can easily become a family […]
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recipes, Salads
Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad
Grilled lemon chicken salad has me feeling like the sunshiny days of Summer. This quick, healthy recipe will have dinner on the table in no time and the whole family will love it! This is the perfect Grilled Lemon Chicken recipe – And one of my favorite Summer grilling recipes. It is… SIMPLE. You need […]
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7 Days of Healthy, Intentional Living for Busy Moms
Create more nutritious meals and intentional moments by infusing any one of these 7 simple shifts into your busy home. Whether gathered around the table or scattered about, you and your children will sense a new warmth in your home.
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Blog, Family, Lifestyle
Celebrate Mother’s Day This Way Instead!
Why this Mother’s Day is different from all the rest – I’m sharing this open letter to my mom with hope that it will warm your mama heart also. Dear Mom, For me, this Mother’s day is different from all the rest. I want to start by telling you how grateful I am to spend […]
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Blog, Lifestyle
Life-Changing Allergy Relief Thanks to Local Honey vs Store-Bought
Life-Changing Allergy Relief Thanks to Local Honey vs Store-Bought Does your heart melt as your child struggles with out-of-control allergies? If like me, you would love to make them disappear but you worry about the side effects of medications. Understanding the difference between using local honey vs store-bought honey for allergy control could be a […]
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Blog, Lifestyle
Natural Easter Egg Dye – Beets, Turmeric, Red Cabbage, Chili Powder, and Blueberries
A few years back I was searching for an easy, natural Easter egg dye, and I found the perfect solution. It’s easy, chemical-free and yields the most beautiful, natural shades of pastel eggs. The week leading up to Easter Sunday brings me so many warm memories. As a child, one of my favorite family traditions […]
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Blog, Wellness
What Wellness Means And 9 Healthy Habits To Help You Enjoy Fall To The Fullest
What wellness means to you may differ from what it means to someone else, especially with all the hype around health and wellness lately. In my life and with the coaching I do, your health is a part of your wellness. But your wellness goes deeper. What Wellness Means to a Busy, Well Mom An […]
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Blog, Family, Lifestyle
5 Tips to Foster Gratitude in your Children this Holiday Season
Earlier this month, I posted my 26 -Day Gratitude Challenge in hopes that as you tiptoe towards the season of giving, you would strengthen an attitude of gratitude. I have received so much positive feedback on this challenge that I thought it was important to push this a little further to reach our youth. In […]
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Blog, Wellness
Why I’m thankful for my mistakes and failures
Being thankful for my mistakes has allowed me to nurture a more fun and peaceful home – and this can help you do the same. I think we can all agree that 2020 was quite the year – a year full of challenges and change. One thing that remained consistent was that I still noticed […]
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Blog, Wellness
26 Day Gratitude Challenge
An inspirational writer from the 1900s, William Arthur Ward, once wrote… “Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” In other words, gratitude is really just a shift in our perspective. What Is Gratitude, Really? Gratitude is a powerful human emotion that we sometimes unintentionally dismiss quite easily. […]
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Blog, Family, Uncategorized
Top 3 Health Benefits Of Pumpkin For Your Dog
Pumpkin season is in full swing, and treats containing it are everywhere from pumpkin pie frappucinos to roasted pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin is packed with nutrition and linked to many health benefits, but can you share it with your pup? It turns out; Pumpkin is not only okay to give your dog, but it also provides […]
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Blog, Wellness
2020 Fall Skincare Trends That Will Keep You Glowing All Season
Whatever your Fall adventures are, glowing skin can be a part of them. Follow these crucial skincare steps for the dewiest skin ever. Address the summer damage to your skin and counteract the seasonally dry elements of the cooler months. That means you need to adjust your skincare routine – from head to toe. It sounds […]
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