In part two of our Guide to Portland + Beyond I’m doing something I have very consciously, never done before.  I’m choosing to share some of the most special places I’ve had the opportunity to connect with in

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When I bleed, my modes self-expression stretch infinitely deeper than words can reach—my hands demand to speak; in sinew and string, in cedar leaf and soup pots. I stitch and stir in rhythm with the

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  This month’s playlist was made with movement in mind. As summer reaches its peak, the intensity of life can feel amplified along with the heat of the season. In moments like this, movement is medicine.

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Mostly by accident, I’ve spent the last three Summers in and around Portland Oregon. Born and raised in Texas, the delightfully cool temperatures and positively luscious flora are all the reason I need to make a

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Yucca blossoms check all the boxes for me when it comes to wild edibles.  They are abundant, widespread, and of course, delicious! Additionally, when harvested correctly, your meal won’t harm the plant one bit. There

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i. In a time when we believe the collective knowledge of the world to be just a click away—    it is a radical act to choose not to know,   but to live instead

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Pinole is a versatile food made from ground and toasted grains and spices. It can be consumed as a beverage, porridge, or baked into small cakes, as in the recipe below. Pinole has its origins

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Chia Fresca, also known as Iskiate, is a traditional drink of the Rarámuri (Tarahumara) people of Chihuahua, Mexico. Chia seeds can absorb up to twelve times their weight in water and consuming them helps the body to retain

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i. I have heard it said that miracles are rare, but perhaps they are not so rare as we might like to think.   I am choosing to believe that they are not only possible,

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This is one white wine that’s sure to make you blush. Just a few sips will get your blood flowing and inspire amorous sensations throughout your body. Don’t fret if you don’t have all the

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The blood is a living river of nourishment upon which all organs and systems of the body depend. While the health of our blood is not something modern peoples give much thought to, it is foundational to our vitality and longevity. Replenishing the minerals in the blood on a regular basis is a recipe for good health—particularly for folks who menstruate. We nourish the blood by eating mineral-rich foods, getting plenty of aerobic exercise, and consuming blood-building herbs.

Nutritive herbal syrups are a staple in my home apothecary. Molasses is my sweetener of choice, as it contains iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, and B6 which all need to be consumed regularly for optimal health.

This syrup is one I always take with me when I travel and recommend to anyone who is experiencing increased stress or a period of transition. It tastes delicious, is easy to prepare, and lasts for months in the fridge. I recommend making the full recipe and giving a bottle or two away to your favorite friends who could use a boost!

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I close my eyes and fall asleep And dream of paradise garden: All my friends are here And life is as sweet as honey. Ylang ylang trees, frangipani and Tahitian rose, Pomegranates, figs, the sweetest

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