Raspberry Mint Agua Fresca
I prefer to have fruit infused water verses a sweeter drink so I omit sweetener or just add a very small amount of raw honey to my agua fresca. But play around with the amounts to find the combination that [...]
Well Hello Summer!
Heat, lush gardens, fresh food, bare feet and outdoor living. There's nothing like it! As with every season, summer brings with it it's own unique blend of gifts. Our gardens and markets are filled with fresh naturally ripened foods. Social calendars [...]
SPRING Into Great Health! TCM Detox Guide
A TCM Spring Detox Guide for Body, Mind and SoulAs published in The Hearty SoulThe ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses the unique elements of each season (winter spring summer and fall) to guide us on how to live in [...]
Our Tart little Friend – The Raspberry!
I was out for a hike recently and we stubbled across bush after bush of wild raspberries. We happily munched our way along our hike and remembered the simple joy of picking a cool tart raspberry straight from the source! [...]
The Feisty and Powerful Green Onion!
Green onion, also known as spring onion, Chinese onion, scallion or spring onion is more the young version of the round mature onions we see later in the season. These ones look like bulbous scallions. This little gem is one [...]
Ah, The Magic of the Radish
“When radishes are in season, doctors should take a break.” – Ancient Chinese proverb. Beyond the round red radishes of vegetable platter past, the radishes that are available to us now boast wonderful shapes, sizes, colours and flavours. From black [...]
Hello Fall!
As a natural introvert (I recharge in stillness and need time away from the hubbub of modern life and socializing to gather my energy and sort through my thoughts and experiences), there is a natural bit of 'yahoo' energy that [...]
Waterlogged?
Natural Remedies for Damp Humid Days Have you been feeling a bit like a wet sponge with all the rain this summer? Do you find it hard to get moving in damp-humid weather or find yourself swelling easily making you [...]
Nourishing Seasonal Soup
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 [...]
Warming Winter Food
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 [...]