Humanity’s oldest way of eating isn’t a fad—it’s a way of life. Those who embrace the power of animal-based nutrition understand its transformative potential, from restoring metabolic health to unlocking sustained energy and peak performance. But what does it truly mean to be a carnivore? How has this way of eating shaped human evolution? And…
Lauren Brynjelsen is the founder and owner of One Life Kitchen in Barrington, Illinois, a haven where culinary art meets wellness, hospitality, and community. A longtime resident of Barrington who splits her time between there and Sarasota, Florida, Lauren has always believed that life’s best moments happen around a table. Though she is largely self-taught in…
Life is a lot like wine: It takes time, care, and the right conditions to flourish. In I Learned It Through the Grapevine, Lauren Brynjelsen invites readers into the vineyard, revealing how the timeless art of winemaking mirrors the journey of a well-lived life, one full of change, transformation, and growth. From the soil beneath the…