When most think of dates, we aren’t thinking of the fresh fruit. Dates, though, may be some of the most nourishing foods on the planet. The fruit of the date palm tree, dates have been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years and are considered sacred by many cultures. Why […]
Continue Reading »Ginger Good With grapefruit in season, it is the perfect time for juice. I prefer blending the whole fruit (minus the skin) to juicing to retain all of the nutrients, fiber, calories and flavor. Add a twinge of peeled fresh ginger and you’ve got a refreshing drink anyone will enjoy. Super hydrating and good […]
Continue Reading »A Wild Plant Worth Knowing I love finding and foraging for wild plants that can be used for food or for medicinal purposes. I found these beauties on one of my recent hikes. Rich in antioxidants, rose hips are touted as a natural boost to strengthen the immune system, promote circulation, reduce inflammation and […]
Continue Reading »Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. -Winston Churchill The only thing we have control over in life is our attitude. Attitude is a choice. Everyone moves through challenge. Within every challenge is an opportunity for growth. How we move through challenge is up to us. Many people make the mistake […]
Continue Reading »A Fall favorite While waldorf salad is traditionally prepared with walnuts. I prefer pecans as raw walnuts contain liver flukes. Here is my raw rendition of the recipe: 1 chopped fresh ripe organic apple – I prefer Fuji but any crisp sweet apple will do 4 chopped sticks of organic celery 1/8 cup […]
Continue Reading »In an ancient land, an area that is now Ireland, northern France, and the United Kingdom, the Celtic peoples, who lived 2,000 years ago, celebrated the new year on November 1st,, representing the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the cold winter ahead. Winters were harsh and it was understood […]
Continue Reading »~~ The Magic of Comfrey ~~ The medicinal use of comfrey dates back to the ancient Greeks and possibly as far back as the Middle Ages. A popular anti-inflammatory (reducing swelling and pain) for a number of maladies, comfrey was a common garden plant in the 1700’s and 1800’s. As a poultice, comfrey is […]
Continue Reading »The perfect mid summer food, watermelon is delicious and good for you too. Combine it with fresh whole strawberries, tops and all, and you have a recipe for a super snack. Sweet and juicy, these summer time fruits are bursting with flavor and health benefits too. Well known for its thirst quenching properties, watermelon […]
Continue Reading »~ Lovely Lavender ~ More than merely aromatic, organic lavender has a wide range of unexpected benefits. Did you know when steeped as a tea, lavender leaves can be used as an effective cleanser and is perfect as a gentle shampoo and may even stimulate hair growth? With the help of lavender, any sleep […]
Continue Reading »We often say, “Stop to smell the flowers.” We see flowers every day. Do we really see them? Take a moment. Pause the next time you see a flower. Make a note of how you feel. Reflect on that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is a small collection of flowers that have bloomed in my garden. Every time […]
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