The Law of Love
Dostoyevsky, it turns out, was not my great grandfather. But his words to “Love everything” “Do not lie to yourself” and to have “some goal and some effort to reach” are ones I live by.
Gluten free gravy … and a decent vegan option
Gravy is nothing but fat, flour, and flavour. Mmm flavour. A gravy made with good ingredients has the right depth of taste. Without this, it can end up just being salty, and that’s a let-down. The texture is an important …
Eating and Activity for all phases of your Menstrual Cycle
Self care is not another task for the to-do list. True self care is about honouring your needs as they present themselves. And you cannot do that well if you’re oblivious to the rhythms of your body and spirit, as …
My son got COVID-19. Here is how I supported him nutritionally, and the supplements I gave him.
Based on good quality, not obviously biased studies published in reputable journals; Elderberry and echinacea improve the body’s response to viral attacks. They can interfere with the ability of viruses to attack cells and to replicate. Licorice root is supportive …
Pumpkin Chai Spice Latte recipe
An EASY & FAST recipe to bust nighttime carb cravings + all about NES (Night Eating Syndrome) HOMEMADE PUMPKIN CHAI SPICE LATTE RECIPE TIRED of scrolling to the recipe? Me too! From now on, all RECIPES AT THE TOP, and …
Mo’Rockin Cauliflower
Cauliflower roasted with cumin and sumac and garnished with cilantro and barberries makes for a unique and delicious dish you can make over and over again.
Cauliflower is a low carb cruciferous vegetable that supports detoxification.
Dealing with Daycare Illness in the Days of the Cov-2 Virus
Daycare Cough It seems to be that time of year. Colds, flus, they are all making the rounds. When I speak of daycare illness, I mean the illness your child seems to get from another child at daycare, or maybe …
Modern threats to Brains, Focus and Attention – how to protect your kids and yourself.
It’s hard to prevent children from spending time screen-side. Especially in 2020 or 2021, during the times of Covid-19. From video-chat with grandparents to attending uni classes remotely, time online is here to stay. Yet advanced brain scanning technology has …
9 Healthy ‘new’ Foods to Try
“Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.” – William Cowper, “The Task” (1785) Adventure, novelty, spice. When is the last time you had some? This post is for people looking for food adventure. The …
Fresh Starts
Back to the land It is August, when the U.S. side of the border starts doing their early ‘back to school’ marketing thing. Before, I never understood why they would cut the summer mood so short by advertising protractor kits …
Pesto & Pistou sauces
This blog is all about Pesto and Pistou, and there is a recipe below. Skip the history tale, tips, and tricks, take me to the RECIPE NOW > CLICK HERE A pistou is a satisfying sauce, like a pesto. It …