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For years I’ve been trying to give up sugar but time and time again, it is a losing battle. I love sweets. So my quest is to create low sugar treats that satisfy the palate. One of my all time favorite treats are chocolate covered peanut butter balls so I set out to create, dare […]
My bff arrived for a weekend visit, from the east coast, bringing along a wicked cold and laryngitis. In my efforts to help her regain her health, and to personally fend off what she had, we drank copious amounts of ginger lemon cinnamon tea. This herbal decoction is a perfect elixir for the cold season […]
Fire Cider is a traditional remedy passed down through the ages of folk medicine. This tonic is revered for its ability to boost the immune system and help prevent colds and flu. Apple cider vinegar is infused with roots, fruits and herbs, to create a powerful anti-microbial, decongestant, and circulatory tonic. Fire Cider is an essential […]
Angela Gargano, owner of Bliss Flow Yoga and Angels + Thieves, has a gift for exceptional food pairings. A few years ago she brought Oregon Growers + Shippers, Apple Fennel Chutney, back from a west coast visit, to be retailed in the yoga studio boutique. Given I love apples and fennel, I was excited to […]
Being born and raised in the dairy state, having grown up drinking milk, it can be hard at times to be dairy-free. Sure, I love the taste of milk, but my sinuses become instantly congested, so rarely is it worth it. I used to be able to get by drinking store bought nut milk until […]
One of the most wonderful things about having my private practice within an Ayurvedic wellness center is that I have the opportunity learn about a variety of herbs, spices, oils and foods that are beneficial for each season. Autumn brings with her the wind element or vata dosha. Excess wind can scatter thoughts, creating stress […]
Autumn is the return of warming, oil rich foods to nourish during the season which is known for its cooling and drying qualities. This oatmeal is filled with fall apples, dried fruits, and pecans with rich ghee and coconut. You could swap out the quick oats for steel cut oats or rolled oats, just be […]
This past weekend was spent in the driftless area along the Mississippi River, taking in the bounty of autumn colors and visiting family. My parents have two large granny smith apple trees which even after hours of picking you’d never know an apple left the tree. With the arrival of the darker days, I crave […]
Growing up I spent a great deal of time with my maternal grandparents. They ran the Geiger House bed & breakfast, an 1850’s historic home, just blocks from the Mississippi River in southwestern Wisconsin. It’s here that I developed a deep appreciation for perfectly folded bed sheet corners, sun made ice tea and home […]
These gluten free, vegan cookies are amazing! They are a regular in my kitchen as they are perfect for breakfast, snack or taking on the road. You can swap the blueberries and pecans with any dried fruits and nuts for continual variety. 1 1/2 c gluten-free rolled oats 1 c unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tbsp […]
