Mint – Nature’s Chill Pill
Ahhh, the magical freshness of mint. Everyone has experienced it in one way or another. Be it a stick of gum, a cup of mint tea or fresh mint chopped as a garnish. Mint is a backyard staple in the [...]
Dandelion – Hearty, Resilient and Cleansing
This bright sunshine loving plant is virtually impossible to avoid as soon as the weather changes. We're quick to label them a weed, but before you dig them out of your yard and chuck them in the green bin, read [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Food in Focus – Pumpkin!
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 [...]
Feeling Stuck?
Ever wonder what your body is saying? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), absolutely every symptom of the body is telling us something.
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 [...]
Cool As A Cucumber
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 [...]
Liver Love for the Spring
Our livers take a beating in this modern world – processed foods, medications, stress – all of which tax our livers. Everything from what we eat, breathe or put on our skin will have to be processed by our liver. [...]