The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading
Dara Boxer is a stay-at-home mom to four kids six and under, committed to living a simple, well-organized, and beautifully functional life — mostly for her own sanity. A former personal chef and cooking instructor, she brings that same intention to her home: from seasonal meal planning to laundry systems, quiet time routines, toy storage, and everything in between.
Episodes release on Thursdays, and alternate between honest book reviews and practical strategies for managing the chaos of home life with little kids. Come for the rhythm tips, stay for the raw motherhood truths — and maybe leave with a better grocery list.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 189
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#09: when an authors second novel disappoints so badly, after a fantastic debut
It's definitely a thing. Loving an authors debut novel, and then picking up a copy of their newest release thinking it’ll have the same magic, and getting extremely disappointed by said second book.…
#08: what's the secret? pasta water!
Making your own tomato sauce is much easier than you think. All you need is a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes, a yellow onion small diced, and a few cloves of garlic run through a garlic press. And …
#07: find a summer reading list that doesn't use the term 'beach read.' go ahead, I'll wait...
It all started back in 1990, when the term Beach Read was coined. It was created as a marketing tool for publishers, referring to blockbusters published in the summer. And it stuck. Thirty plus years…
#06: pan sauce and meat, best comPANions ever!
Pan sauces are seriously the best thing ever. They’re made with just a handful of ingredients, can be completed in less than 10 minutes, and it gives your meat life. Also, the variety and combination…
#05: halfway through the year, how's your reading challenge coming along?
This year, I challenged myself to read 60 books. We're officially halfway through the year, and I seem to be on track, I’ve finished 31 books! So, I'm recapping the top 10 so far, and of course, plan…
#04: a beautifully organized and smoothly run kitchen, four little things to implement today
four little things you can do that'll have a big impact for boosting joy and will make you actually want to cook dinner. because a smoothly run kitchen is KEY for success.
- the clean up after every si…
#03: tone, inflection, and pitch, oh my! and other important factors for audiobooks
Audiobooks are the best, especially since listening gives you the freedom to pair up with other tasks like cleaning, cooking, and walking. And having a wonderful narrator can truly turn listening to …
#02: a sustainable meal planning guide, you breader believe it!
Weekly meal planning doesn't have to be a headache, especially if you keep things simple. Below is an easy 4-step guide to help you get started!
1. Open up your calendar. Figure out exactly how many n…
#01: 1984, and other books i wish i read in high school
Hello and welcome to The Raw and The Cooked's very first episode! Today I'm reviewing each of the six books that I read last month, May 2021.
- 1984 by George Orwell - 8/10
- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell - …