How to listen to the earth, the voice of a carrot, and following your heart. I am on a journey. A journey of discovery. Of heart and of food. My journey is quite literally taking me on a cross-country adventure in search of earth inspiration. I have stepped away from the life I know, placed all my belongings in storage, and packed two suitcases to flow through the heart of mama earth. This tour is not sponsored or funded. It is my contribution. I write…
The eight things I learned about wellness that totally changed the way I eat and how to make a date with a cookie. I love food. And when I say “love,” I mean the earth-shattering, chow-down kind of love. Because of my excessive adoration, I treat the object of my affection with honor and integrity. Anything else would be less than what real food so lustily deserves. So why do I tell you this? Because throughout our lengthy courtship, I have learned a lot about…
The amazing benefits of avocados, plus recipes! Over recent years avocados have rapidly developed in popularity. This nutritiously rich fruit is introducing itself to more and more dinner menus and grocery store shelves. Why the spotlight all of a sudden? Excellent source of healthy fat. Fat is the body’s preferred form of energy. Biologically we aren’t meant to utlilize sugar for long sustaining energy. It is critical that we begin to increase our intake of healthy fats. Avocados are a great place to start! Rich in…
The different types of seeds. How to save a seed and your health. There are four primary types of seeds. Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO. Open pollinated seeds. Think of these as the original true Mother Nature seed that has been around since the dawn of her earth. These seeds pollinate naturally, through the lovely job of bees and other insects, and adapt to their local surroundings. The seeds can be saved and re-used from year to year. Recent changes in chemical farming practices have destroyed…
What does it mean to be gluten free? Why is it important to you or your family? Flour??? “Isn’t that the benign and favorite white stuff that is in all my food?” Well… it turns out for many people flour can have quite a challenging affect on their health. So, what is it about our favorite bread or pizza crust that may be causing issues? It is the gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and kamut. Additionally, it can be…