Before I started my professional career, my pedigree as a worker started in commercial kitchens. I knew that food service wasn’t going to be my career, but I still wanted to learn anything and everything I could from the experience.…
10 things you need to start composting NOW!
You may have heard that we’ve lost half of our topsoil in the past 150 years and that topsoil is necessary for 95% of food production. I used to hear stats like this and feel alarmed but also not understand…
Maybe we can all now accept that as a civilization we’ve evolved passed war being a solution
Back in 2001 when the question of going to war with Afghanistan was first being raised, it seemed like everyone was for it. Only one member of Congress voted against it. After the Dixie Chicks spoke against the war, several…
Capturing the Storm: Charging Talismans and Other Objects
You may have heard of things like talismans and amulets that can offer you protection, health, and good luck. But did you know that unless you “charge” the talisman then it’s just an object with no power? Hurricane Ida is…
Here’s the types of plastic you can actually recycle: It’s a lot less than you thought
I’ve been traveling through internet “eco circles” since I was a teenager, and yet it’s only been recently I caught some buzz about “fake recycling symbols” on the bottoms of most plastics. Intrigued, I set out to do some research.…
Did a poor diet cause your autoimmune disease? Will a new diet fix it?
When I was first struggling with my autoimmune diseases (Crohn’s & Ankylosing Spondylitis), I was desperate for answers. I also wasn’t receiving much help from doctors at that point and was willing to do anything I could on my end…
Why I stopped drinking even though I’m not an alcoholic
I’m not an alcoholic but I decided I needed to stop drinking. Obviously there’s something about this concept that drew you in. Will you lose weight if you quit drinking? Yes! Will you feel better about yourself? Absolutely! Will you…
Creamy Japanese-style Sauce for your Buddha Bowls, Grain Bowls, & salads!
My husband and I eat Buddha bowls for lunch almost every single day. It’s a great way to use up leftovers or random vegetables from the garden. Since we eat these A LOT, I find myself frequently needing to come…
Vegan Creamy Lentil Soup
This is a great recipe designed to use up some veggies from your garden or CSA box! It does call for Sumac as a spice. If you don’t own sumac, you need to buy it! The best way I can…
Why it took 20 years to get my autoimmune disease diagnosed
This is such a hard topic for me, and yes, I’m still angry about it. It took me over 20 years to get diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and then later Ankylosing Spondylitis. There was a lot of suffering and debilitation…