In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Caryn Carruthers, cookbook author, photographer, ceramicist, and health enthusiast.
Caryn shares her journey from a high-powered career in mechanical engineering to becoming a stay-at-home mom and creative entrepreneur.
With a passion for healthy living inspired by her personal challenges with food allergies, Caryn authors the blog Tasty and Free and is the creator of Smorgasbowl, a beautifully photographed cookbook that offers a roadmap for creating delicious, nutritious, and allergy-friendly meals.
Caryn discusses her journey to intentional living through her cooking, photography, and ceramic artistry, sharing her insights into balancing parenthood with creativity. She provides practical advice on creating balanced meals, embracing challenges, and trusting the process, whether in parenting, cooking, or life.
Tune in for this inspiring conversation filled with practical advice, delicious recipes, and insights into creating a meaningful life centered around family and creativity!
[00:00] Introduction
[01:09] Meet Caryn Carruthers: From engineer to creative mom
[03:56] The genesis of Caryn's love of cooking and family meals
[05:38] Addressing food allergies and Caryn's personal health journey
[09:05] How Caryn manages her family's food sensitivities
[12:10] Raising kids while fostering creativity and pursuing passions
[16:13] Caryn's four pillars for building a balanced meal bowl
[19:05] The challenges of balancing motherhood, blogging, and writing a cookbook
[28:11] Caryn's favorite recipes and their versatility
[31:34] Caryn's MORE
Meet My Guest Caryn Carruthers:
Blog: Tasty 'n Free
Instagram: @TastyNFree
Cookbook: Smorgasbowl
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