This Friday, December 21st, is the winter solstice. In Chinese Medicine, this is considered to be the peak of the winter season (yes, peak…not the start), and the most yin time of the year. What are the properties of yin? Dark, feminine, mysterious, passive,...
I don’t know about you, but when the weather gets cooler, and those first snowflakes fall, I’m all about comforting, warming dishes, and making big pots of soups and stews. Here I’ve assembled some of my favorite dishes for you to make to keep you...
Ah the holidays…it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The enchanting atmosphere- the joy, the wonder, re-lit in adults as they see these qualities in their children; the love as people gather and celebrate these holy days together…it really...
Still searching for the perfect gluten-free recipes your whole family will love? Look no further- I’ve got your gluten-free, dairy-free (or options for dairy), vegan options, whatever food issues people have there’s probably something for it menu! Have a...
I admit it…I’ve been a bit of a perfectionist, and I secretly expect myself to be the A+ student all the time, delighting my teachers and fellow human beings…even though I was never an A+ student when I was a student. Reality check: While I’m...
This week I did something that many people may think would be something they would never do. Something that the ego of most might fight. Something that, to be quite honest, I didn’t think I would end up doing. In January, as I’ve written about before, my...
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