Archive for November 2018
A Visit from Lena
I teach my Foundations of Gemmotherapy series a few times a year, and I’m always delighted by the fascinating mix of students it attracts. The group tends to be a blend of Homeopaths, Acupuncturists, NDs, Nurses, and moms, usually scattered across the US and Canada. Occasionally there will be a student from England, France, Romania…
Read MoreVegan Borscht
So to be completely honest testing Borsch recipes was never quite on my radar, that is until I had a visitor from Kyiv. Who knew? Now I am an official Borsch fan and no doubt you will be too once you give Lena’s vegan version a try. Ingredients 2 medium sized potatoes 1 medium-sized carrot…
Read MoreWriter’s Retreat for Beginners
I think I was ten when I first dreamed of being a writer. Of course, my dream was enhanced by my pre-adolescent imagination and had little to nothing to do with the realities of life. I never paid heed to how as a writer I might put a roof over my head and feed myself,…
Read MoreRoot Vegetable Soup
A bowl of this soup really could not be easier to make or more comforting to eat. What it takes, however, is a handful of good, quality vegetables and the willingness to peel and chop. And yes there is kohlrabi on this list and it totally is not a root vegetable! But it was looking…
Read MoreFour Weeks in Foix
The skies were just clearing from the afternoon downpour as I left the train station. Crossing the Ariege into the medieval town of Foix, the cobblestone streets glistened in the glow of the late afternoon sun. With my luggage in tow, I made my way along rue du Rival until reaching Place Dutilh as instructed.…
Read MoreCeleriac a boulangère
Embracing the seasons can get challenging as winter approaches. To lend a hand, and keep you inspired I”ll be dedicating the weeks ahead to a few unsung cold weather veggie heroes. Today’s recipe features celeriac, a root vegetable I came to appreciate during my years in Germany. Now available in the U.S. you will find…
Read MoreInfluencing Immunity
An essay from Lauren’s forthcoming book, Restoring Your Immunity The good news and bad news about immunity is that it can be influenced; influenced to be stronger and more responsive or influenced to be sluggish and downright lazy. If you’re like me, you’ll appreciate the fact that there are steps within your reach that you…
Read MoreGrain-Free Granola
There is just one problem with this granola, and that is keeping it on hand because it’s just so delicious! The good news – making a double batch is no extra effort. Enjoy this list of ingredients as is or feel free to mix and match with what you have on hand. I must say,…
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