This week I forgot what day it was (several times), installed a mini-trampoline in my living room to keep my kids from bouncing off the walls, and worked to adapt to this unfolding situation. Normal feels so far away, and I'm guessing it does for you, too. Like many of you, my family has had to be creative about getting the supplies we need. [...] Continue Reading
Archives for March 2020
Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe
One of my favorite ways to use Yeasty Beasty - aka our ginger bug - is to make fizzy homemade ginger ale. Unlike store-bought sodas, it's rich in beneficial probiotics and fresh ginger, which is often referred to as the "universal medicine" in Ayurveda. (1) Another of our kitchen medicine miracles, ginger runs a close second to garlic in [...] Continue Reading
DIY Moisturizing Hand Salve Recipe
Loads of dishes, gardening, cold weather <<< Whatever's got your hands feeling chapped and dry, this easy hand salve recipe is just the TLC they need. It's perfect for chalky skin and cuticles, and making it is literally a simple melt-and-pour process. Although it's based on my calendula salve recipe, there are two important [...] Continue Reading
How To Make A Ginger Bug for Homemade Soda
Want to make probiotic-rich drinks without the hassle of ordering special starter cultures? Well then, this ginger bug recipe is for you. With just three simple ingredients - fresh ginger, sugar, and water - you can create the base for: Fizzy Ginger AleElderberry SodaRoot beer (recipe coming soon)Homemade soda made with sweetened herbal [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Coconut Yogurt In An Instant Pot, Oven or Yogurt Maker
This creamy, thick coconut yogurt is an easy way to support immunity with probiotics, and you probably have everything you need to make it right now. Unlike some methods, you don't need a thermometer or a lot of hands-on time. It's super easy, delicious, dairy-free, way more affordable than store-bought and did I say [...] Continue Reading
Stocking A Real Food Pantry for Emergencies
We're in this together. Washing our hands. Cleaning surfaces more. Caring for the vulnerable in our communities by staying home as much as possible. According to Dr. Marguerite Neill, an infectious disease expert at Brown University, it's ideal to have a 30-day supply of food and other necessities on hand if possible. (1) For those of us [...] Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Astragalus Root + How To Use It
With golden roots and thousands of years of use as a therapeutic herb, astragalus is one plant ally that's worth getting to know. It's Chinese name, huáng qí, means "yellow leader" because the yellow root is considered one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). So what makes it so special? For starters, it's [...] Continue Reading
12 Ways To Support Your Immune System Naturally
My fire cider and elderberry tea recipes have been very popular this week, and I'm guessing it's because we're all looking for ways to support our immune system. Research shows that our diet, lifestyle and stress levels all play a primary role in immune function. With that in mind, here are some practical tips for [...] Continue Reading
