https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-06-23 https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/recipe-egg-mess monthly 0.5 2023-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/094aff52-d07d-47b9-9da1-fc7c2849bd4e/IMG_3503.jpg Blog - Recipe: Egg Mess I know, I know, this breakfast doesn’t have the most appealing visuals or title but I assure you it is always incredibly delicious. For the new parent, feeding yourself takes a back seat to feeding your baby, and—if it wasn’t before—your fridge becomes the place where produce and good home-cooking intentions go to die. To save you from throwing out sad old bits and bobs, or reaching for yet another granola bar in the morning, I’ve written out my formula for a tasty scramble that uses up everything and anything you’ve got. It’s so easy a sleep-deprived parent can make it, and it’s perfect for those days where you’re trying to eke out a few more meals before resigning yourself to finally going to the grocery store. And when you do go, make sure to pick up an extra few veggies for your next egg mess. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/book-review-nurture monthly 0.5 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/8ce1bba3-3985-4e71-b374-8a80a8f9fe2e/nurture.jpg Blog - Book Review: Nurture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/recipe-rhubarb-simple-syrup monthly 0.5 2023-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/d0e3e40a-aab2-40fc-84dd-176fd43f1e9b/IMG_3395.jpg Blog - Recipe: Rhubarb Simple Syrup When we moved into our home in 2020, we inherited a very mature rhubarb plant from the previous owners. All I knew about rhubarb beforehand was that I had always passed on the strawberry rhubarb pies at family barbecues growing up, it was having a “moment” recently in cocktail bars, and my mom was deathly allergic to it. But my mom doesn’t live with us and we didn’t want to completely scrap it, so when it grew back the following spring, I looked into what I could do with a lot of rhubarb all at once. Because it can only be harvested once a season, and it comes in early (April-May), I liked the idea of a simple syrup that can capture its full essence and natural color. Below is the recipe (more of a formula) that I’ve used the last few years, followed by a few of my favorite uses! https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/book-review-transformed-by-birth monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/8a91a802-f5ba-4709-88a0-d798444de313/transformed.jpeg Blog - Book Review: Transformed by Birth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/recipe-roasted-butternut-squash-soup monthly 0.5 2023-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/ed20d77c-ffee-40e3-a052-a3fdce8e2349/IMG_2354.jpg Blog - Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup I love blended soups for early postpartum meals because they cover all the important principles of postpartum eating: warm, well-cooked, nourishing, easy to digest. And they’re usually a bit more interesting than broth, so the whole family can enjoy together. Speaking of, my main complaint about blended soups is that they tend to have a rather small output (recipes will say 8-10 but if you’re a big-bowl-of-soup-as-the-meal person like me, its more like 3-4). My secondary complaint is that my favorite type of blended soup is butternut squash, but most recipes leave it at just that (and some onion). I’ve recently found a great recipe that includes extra veggies and flavors, and have written it below as a double batch so there’s plenty to go around plus leftovers to freeze. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/book-review-killing-the-black-body monthly 0.5 2022-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/fb34b366-f39b-4c7d-bbb5-d7ff18dc54d3/Screen+Shot+2022-07-15+at+12.39.14+PM.png Blog - Book Review: Killing the Black Body - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/pattern-vanilla-twist-socks monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/3777164f-4dd2-4964-b402-f28a0d14540d/IMG_1570.jpg Blog - Pattern: Vanilla Twist Socks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/book-review-revolutionary-mothering monthly 0.5 2022-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/e3d0708d-6890-4ca7-b738-0688422d8ea8/rev+mom.jpeg Blog - Book Review: Revolutionary Mothering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/recipe-sausage-spinach-tortellini-soup monthly 0.5 2022-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/70cede30-d586-4d73-ba77-f77326cd3a39/Soup.png Blog - Recipe: Sausage Spinach Tortellini Soup If you know me, you won’t be the least bit surprised to see that the first recipe I’m sharing is my all-time favorite soup: Sausage Spinach Tortellini Soup. The title might be a mouthful, but so is the soup! This is one of those soups that elevates the form to a meal, with the inclusion of meat, pasta, and greens, and has become my go-to when I need something simple, quick, nutritious, and comforting. During Minnesota winters, we probably eat this 2-3 times a month! Prep work is minimal, the cook time is relatively short for a soup, and it’s very easy to modify for vegetarian diets or meal prep (see notes). Plus, it’s one of those rare few-ingredient recipes that still offers plenty of flavor! https://www.acraftedbirth.com/blog/welcome-to-a-crafted-birth monthly 0.5 2022-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d5fdd659f71507770b7f50/3389b1a6-1a23-43a7-a0c2-f463ee2adc0b/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+1.49.08+PM.png Blog - Welcome to A Crafted Birth Hello there! My name is Kate Campbell, I’m a doula and knitwear designer based in the Twin Cities, and I am so happy you found me. 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Whether you’ve come to learn about my doula services, my knitting patterns, or both—I’m happy you’re here. In doing this work, I have found that there is a surprising overlap between birth and handicrafts, and not just when I knit baby sweaters. My core values of equity, inclusion, personalization, and confidence-building have guided me in both writing knitting patterns that fit and feel good, and providing birth and postpartum support that meets your individual needs along the way. Regardless of what you come here for, my goal is to make you feel cared for in every respect. When I am not knitting (or crocheting, or cross-stitching, or dabbling in other fiber arts) or caring for birthing people and their families, I work in the warehouse of a local baby carrier company. I reside in Minneapolis with my husband, our daughter, and our rescue dog. 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