Mel Eats Well
Fresh from my Kitchen
Hi, I’m Mel!
I’m happiest when there’s something good cooking in the kitchen, something growing in the garden, or somewhere new in the Pacific Northwest to explore.
I’ve spent years figuring out what foods make me feel my best, and somewhere along the way I started making lower-acid versions of the things I actually want to eat. Nothing too complicated—just good food that ends up on my table.
Around here, you’ll find lower-acid recipes, lots of seasonal ingredients, favorite PNW places, and probably a few stories along the way.
Lower-Acid Recipes with a Gourmet Touch & a Dash of Pacific Northwest Adventure
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For me, lower-acid cooking means finding ways to make really good food without relying on highly acidic ingredients like citrus, vinegar, and tomatoes. It’s not about making everything bland or following a perfect set of rules. It’s about getting creative in the kitchen and finding what works for you.
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This is where it gets fun! I use fresh herbs, seasonal produce, roasted vegetables, flavorful broths, good olive oil, and plenty of other ingredients to build flavor. I cook for my family every day and love having people over, so I want to make food that everyone wants to eat—not something that feels like a special “reflux meal.” If I’m serving it to friends and family, it still has to be delicious.
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My recipes are created with lower-acid cooking in mind and are based on foods and ingredients that work well for me. But reflux triggers can be incredibly individual, so what works for me may not work for everyone. Think of my recipes as a starting point and make the swaps you need to make them work for you and your family.
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Because it’s the place I call home! Living in the Pacific Northwest means there’s almost always something seasonal to cook, grow, pick, or go find. I love letting what’s growing around me inspire what ends up on our table, whether I’m making a weeknight dinner for my family or putting together something a little more special for friends.
