Crafting Healthier Recipes with Freckle Face Foodie, Sara Walkenbach

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Join us for a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Sarah Walkenbach from Freckle Face Foodie, where we reminisce about our school days together and uncover Sarah's journey into the world of food blogging. Starting with her early experiences in a bakery deli at 15, Sarah's passion for food quickly blossomed. Discover how she transitioned from making indulgent treats to crafting healthier recipes still bursting with flavor. Using methods like air frying and incorporating fresh herbs and aged kinds of vinegar, Sarah emphasizes a balanced approach to diet, focusing on moderation and ingredient quality. She also shares her philosophy on maintaining a healthy lifestyle with unique cocktail recipes prioritizing fresh, natural ingredients over sugary mixers.
Explore the essential kitchen tools and ingredients that make healthy cooking a breeze as Sarah highlights the versatility of a zester and the flavor-enhancing qualities of 505 green chili. The accessibility of recipes on the Freckle Face Foodie website is a testament to Sarah's dedication, with 95% of them being easy to make. We also touch on the realities and challenges of building a food blogging business, from the solitary nature of the work to the importance of consistency and accountability. Sarah shares the multifaceted skills required, from internet marketing to food photography and the struggle to maintain a social media presence. Don't miss this episode filled with practical tips, inspiring stories, and delicious ideas for a healthier, happier kitchen.
(00:13) What Makes a Healthy Recipe?
(09:07) Her Cooking and Culinary Journey
(19:22) Building a Food Blogging Business
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