Vanilla Orchid * Peppermint Honey * Lavender Citrus * Cloud Forest – Superherbs & Mushrooms * CBD Alchemy * Cacao Alchemy * Appalachian Wild Chai Y’all. I’m helping a friend from Asheville, NC area get the word out regarding his amazing, ethical, organic, and raw chocolate goodness! The thing is, his business is not only … Continue reading
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Ginger-Garlic Cabbage Goodness
When my daughter started getting teeth, I began to explore meals that I could rotate throughout the month. I crowd-sourced ideas on Facebook from my friends. Many suggested curries. By sifting through their suggestions, some recipes on-line, and my own leanings, I created a Ginger-Garlic Cabbage recipe that has become a staple in our home. … Continue reading
When I Fell in Love with Dosa and Idli
In 2006 I traveled to Tamil Nadu, a region in South India, to visit the long-time social experiment, Auroville. Back in the 50s a French woman named, the Mother, and Pondicherry native, Sri Aurobindo, created a formula for harmonious living…they launched that vision in the real time with an intentional community. When I visited Auroville, … Continue reading
Donna’s Beets with Walnut Chutney
A little taste of some of my pandemic cooking (hope you all are well). Not survival food, but food for the soul. Very nostalgic making this one. Beets with walnut chutney. This was one of my favorite dishes that they chef (Donna) would make at Southern Dharma Retreat Center when I worked there as Retreat … Continue reading
ReSTOCKing the Freezer: Bone Broth
I started off this week by reSTOCKing the freezer with bone broth (you see that little pun nestled in there? Aw yeah). Chicken back, two chicken feet, some old turkey bones, kombu seaweed. All of these meats/bones are from a local, traditional farmer. I then add a splash of apple cider vinegar. Some sea salt. … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Paves
It was 2007. San Francisco. Coconut butter had just come on the scene. For me, at least. I stuffed dates with its textured, coconut-fleshy fat goodness and dunked them in chocolate to cool and harden (and soon after, completely devoured). About that time, my friend shared some recipes with that illuminated some alternative fudge-making ways … Continue reading
Zucchini Tahini Banana Ginger Muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free)
I’ll make this short. Because it’s starting to get cold out there. Because these are so yummy. Because you can warm your house *while* baking something DELICIOUS. That’s why. This. Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Sugar Free. Yummy. Toddler approved. Serve with a lot of ghee or butter (smile). Zucchini Tahini Banana Ginger Muffins 10-12 small muffins 350 … Continue reading
Running a Marathon without Moving: Thoughts on Breastfeeding
This is my marathon picture. My daugther will be TWO in two weeks. She has been night-weaned since 16 months and by about 22 months, she was down to just a morning and an evening feeding (wake-up and go-to-sleep feed). This morning she didn’t think to ask for milk. She may tomorrow. I don’t know. … Continue reading
The Forgiving Oat Bar
The amazing teacher that led my daughter’s parent-child, outdoor program this past year gave me this recipe. She gave me the scaffolding, shall we say? And, I made it my own. Like she promised, it is a forgiving recipe. Too moist? Cook it a bit longer. The batter too dry? Add more wet ingredients. It’s … Continue reading
Zoe’s Superfood Pistachio “Fudge”
I’ve been experimenting with snack foods for my little one. She is almost 13 months, now. And, she’s beginning to be picky, all of a sudden. She’s always up for meat…not so much for veggies. So, I’ve been exploring ways to be a sneaky chef. Lately, I’ve been wanting to increase iron, protein, and Vit … Continue reading
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