Let me clear, kale is not one of my favorite vegetables. It can be tough, bitter, hard to digest and overly hyped. I have totally dissed it over the years. BUT I just received a bunch of it from our biodynamic CSA with Aspen Moon Farms and it was amazing - so tender...
Recipes
Recipe: Kava Chai
This is an absolutely wonderful beverage: caffeine-free, dairy-free, low-carb, warming, nourishing, AND relaxing. What more could you ask for? Kava Chai Here's what you need… 1 small can coconut cream, warmed 3 scoops Blue Lotus Rooibos Masala Chai 2 scoops collagen...
The Best Way to Cook Salmon
So the other night, my mom asks me, "What are we having for dinner?" I said, "Salmon." She made a yuck face at me. No joke. Accompanied by a fake gagging sound. I said, "Well, you're gonna like this fish." Mom sighed. Later, when dinner time came, she took one bite...
Golden Matcha Tahini Bites
One of my herbal mentors, Kerry Bone, describes chronic disease as a mosaic. While drug manufacturers look for ONE physiological pathway to correct or ONE vaccine to target an infectious disease, or geneticists look for the ONE gene causing a disease…holistic health...
Lorenzo’s Greens
Earlier this week, we lost an herbal icon and hero – Jim Duke. He had a PhD, was an ethnobotanist, author and co-founder of the American Botanical Council. His house with his amazing herb garden was pretty much in the backyard of the school where I studied herbal...
A Berry for Sanity
I love this herb so much that had I given birth to a girl her name would be schisandra. You may not be acquainted with this plant, but it’s never too late to meet a new herbal ally. Schisandra chinensis is a berry that comes to us from Chinese Medicine. They call it...
Your Body’s Unsung Heroes
Today we are going to talk about what could possibly be the single most neglected part of the human body. Any guesses? It’s so far from your mind; you’ll never think of it, so I’m just gonna tell you… It’s your mucus membranes! If these unsung heroes could sing a...
Video: Homemade Gummy Bears!
Halloween marks the beginning of a season where sugar treats are everywhere. It is virtually unavoidable. And if you're a parent who cares deeply about feeding your child a nourishing diet, but doesn't want to feel like you're taking all the fun out of food, it can...
Beyond Peaches and Cream
A while back, Amanda Love came to my birthday party and surprised everyone by making her Salted Banana Coconut Cream Pies. Not only was that an awesome gift, but it quickly became one of my favorite recipes! Well, the other day I realized that I had a bunch of peaches...