Summer Sun, Summer Fun

Summer Sun, Summer Fun

In Chinese Medicine and our own culture alike, summer is the time of get-togethers, outdoor fun, and play. It’s the perfect time of year to embrace your child-like nature by trying something new, and maybe even a little potentially embarrassing! Here are some ideas to...
Herby Scrambled Eggs

Herby Scrambled Eggs

Eggs are good for helping to build kidney qi according to Chinese Medicine, and so if you’re feeling tired or run down, or you’ve been “burning the candle at both ends” lately, try out these herby scrambled eggs. They’re my favorite way...
Summer Berry Fruit Salad

Summer Berry Fruit Salad

It may be simple, but this combination of berries is both tasty and beautiful for any summer gathering. You can serve with some coconut whipped cream if you want to make it extra patriotic for Memorial Day or 4th of July. Since strawberries tend to be one of the most...
Tandoori Spiced Chicken Kabobs (GF, DF)

Tandoori Spiced Chicken Kabobs (GF, DF)

If you’re like me, you are balancing all the things- kids, work, exercise, hobbies- and so you don’t always have time or energy to make intricate recipes with tons of spices, steps, and ingredients. This recipe is easy enough to throw together in a few...
Nourishing Your Inner Child

Nourishing Your Inner Child

What did you want to be when you grew up? For most of us, we wanted to be many things before our current careers manifested- a singer, an actor, a firefighter, a dentist, an astronaut, or something else that called to our hearts. In sixth grade (the earliest I can...