Pumpkin - The Medicine On Your Plate In the fall, our energy starts to turn inwards as we prepare ourselves for winter. During this season, things start to dry up, leaves dry and fall of the trees, grass or other plants [...]
This change of season soup is used as an immune system tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) during times of change or when you're rundown. One of the best times to use this is immune booster is during those season [...]
Winter Foods in Focus Built with my inspiring chef friend Joshna Maharaj, this delicious blend was developed for keeping you warm in the heart of winter or for those of you who tend to be cold year round. Warming, nourishing [...]
A modern version of my Scottish Grandfathers shortbread recipe This gluten-free recipe is a little less sweet than the original version (which has some natural sweetness that comes from the wheat flour) but lends it self to some wonderful variations. [...]
Food in Focus -Cucumber: Naturally cooling and slightly sweet in flavour cucumbers are a natural diuretic which make them a great summer food. Cucumbers help to cleanse the blood, uplift mood and can counteract toxins in the body. And because [...]
How to make bone broth A few key things before you start. Bone quality is essential – grass fed, hormone and anti-biotic free is important to get a high quality medicinal broth. You can use the carcass after roasting a [...]
Ok, those of you who know me know I don’t typically recommend cookies for breakfast, so this is a bit of a stretch. But sometimes when you’re rushing out the door or just need a nutrient dense snack, and want [...]
One of the “coolest” fruits out there, this summer favourite is absolutely amazing at relieving summer heat or heat stroke. According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) it also has many other medicinal qualities: it quenches thirst, is great for [...]
Agua Fresca Agua Fresca (which translates as fresh water in Spanish) is a wonderfully refreshing (and medicinal!) traditional Latin American summer drink. Made by combining fresh fruits, herbs or flowers with water and a bit of sugar, this is an [...]
Common cold remedy for chills and clear runny nose and NO fever Boost your qi, build your blood and kick that cold to the curb broth. 1-2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger sliced thinly 4 Green onions sliced into medium [...]
