I love celebrating the Solstices with family and friends around a nice outdoor fire ring. With, of course, delicious (and nutritious!) food and drinks. For those of us who love chocolate, this is not that pre-packaged envelope of sugar sweet, lacking depth, beverage...
If you have been in one of my herbal or holistic nutrition classes, you have likely heard me reference Maria Noel Groves and her brilliant book, Body Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care. Here is a delicious chai tea blend that she has created which,...
This week I was fortunate enough to make a trek to a beautiful 12-acre USDA certified organic blueberry farm to pick and purchase berries. All in, my friend Karen and I picked 70 pounds of blueberries! So, what does one do with a 35 pound share? LOTS of things. Fist...
Have you heard about the amazing power of adaptogenic herbs? These are incredible powerhouses for helping us “adapt to stress.” There are a couple of different actions that these herbs exhibit; some are energizing while others are calming. One of my favorite...
Looking for a way to boost the beneficial bacteria in your gut for better digestion, elimination, and immunity? Look no further thanto the humble kefir (pronounced kuh-Fear.) Kefir is readily available in most supermarkets these days, but it’s also very easy to make...
Combining turmeric, ghee and milk has been a tradition in India for centuries. I like this version that I’ve put together for the calcium boost along with the extraordinary turmeric benefits. Enjoyed in the evening, it is a wonderfully relaxing beverage that helps one...