Along with the Druids, the island and continental Celts also had a class of people called Poet-seers. These poet-seers had similar training as the Druids but more focused on reciting oral histories and shape-shifting poems. Their role was important in sculpting and preserving the Celtic cosmology. Much of their poetic language was deeply embedded in … Continue reading
Restoryation of our Egosystem
Political cartoon, Russia, late 1800s I’ve always been disturbed by cultures steeped too deeply in their hum-drum, human-made histories. It’s almost as if they are in a trance. Certain cultures cling to these histories more than they do the need for clean water or clean air. I find this to be very toxic. I … Continue reading
Spanakopita (GAPS-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free)
At a recent Seasonal Soiree gathering, I served a delicious spanakopita dish. My dear friend and foodie Marion Sansing and I collaborate on this monthly event at the MS Modern Homestead Center. Years ago, I attended Full Moon Feasts in Berkeley, CA while living in San Francisco. These gatherings around delicious, local food led the … Continue reading
Luna and the 13 Moons
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been mystified and intrigued by these slow moving creatures… Maybe it’s because turtles moved slow enough for me to watch them closely for minutes without them running away? Maybe it was their patience with me as they pulled in their head, arms and legs and huddled inside … Continue reading
Got Gelatin? and Giggly Jellos
panna cotta that was made for a local food soiree About 10 years ago a friend of mine introduced me to powdered gelatin. Yes, of course I had heard of jello and had had my share growing up. But, prepackaged jello is yet another one of those chemical-rich, processed foods. My friend educated me about … Continue reading
An Ode to the Mother Energy
“According to Shakta Tantric philosophy, Shakti is the the feminine aspect of cosmic energy and considered by many to be Lalita. She is the primeval creative energy through whose womb the universe is delivered. The goddess endowed her power of Shakti into the womb of every female, willing her with her most potent Inner Medicine … Continue reading
Blueberry-Banana Almond Meal Muffins
While the blueberries are still ripening on the bush as we inch closer to Summer, I still have some frozen in the freezer from last year. Here’s a great grain-free, GAPS-friendly recipe for muffins: Blueberry-Banana Almond Meal Muffins3/4 cup sunflower butter (or any other nut butter)1 cup almond meal/flour3 med ripe bananas, mashed2 eggs, whipped1/2 … Continue reading
Spring Green Drink
One of my favorite ways to cleanse and nourish my body in the springtime is to make a Spring Green Drink with early spring weeds and herbs. These herbs have a good bit of calcium, magnesium, silica, Vit C, iron, Vit E, trace minerals, and other vital nutrients. These weeds are good for gently drying … Continue reading
Wild Herb, Weed, Blossoms, and Greens Salad
I had to post this beautiful picture of the wild herb and greens salad that we made for a local, foodie/dinner event this past week. This salad contained about 20 different wild herbs and weeds and a few different kinds of edible blossoms — all being offered up around most non-sprayed, chemical-free, not mowed lawns. … Continue reading
Cleavers (Galium aparine) and the Dreamtime
She is abundant in Spring. She loves garden beds, dappled shade, even moisture, and the base of trees. She is bristly and sticky — stem and leaf — with dainty white flowers that bloom and quickly transform into cleaving, small round seeds. She uses her bristles to crawl and climb onto other plants. Although not … Continue reading
