Organ meats are the ultimate ancestral superfood.** They contain more vitamins and minerals than almost any other substance on the planet and have been prized in cultures worldwide for generations. And of all the organ
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Toum
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Apple Delight
This daily immune tonic is as delicious as it is effective, and made with ingredients you likely have on hand! The Apple Delight is a remedy I have relied upon for years to
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Green Chili Mashed Potatoes
When I was nineteen, I moved to Boulder, Colorado. Many things amazed me about living on the front range—the majestic mountains and crystalline streams which flowed through the town, the hawthorns groves which wove themselves
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Recipes
Pinole
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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Formulae
Blood-Building Syrup
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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Formulae
Spiral Path
Taken at the first sign of illness, this potent blend of immune-nourishing herbs helps to ward off colds + flus. If already in the midst of illness, it will help to lessen discomfort and duration
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Herbalism
Tulsi Yarrow Tea
As Autumn arrives, our bodies begin to ask us for more subtle support and deep nourishment. It is a time to rest deeply and often, to pull on our favorite socks and sweaters, and take
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Special Coffee
This coffee really is special. As someone who is allergic to dairy, but remains wildly devoted to all things rich and frothy, this recipe has become one of my all-time favorites. It’s also a great
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Lavender Oatmeal
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Pleasure Medicine
What is it that brings you pleasure? What is it that makes you grin unselfconsciously, ear to ear, not caring who sees? What is it that makes you feel completely free, totally at home, fully yourself? Whatever
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Pistachio Rosewater Delights
These morsels are satisfyingly sweet, sightly savory, and subtly floral. They exist somewhere on the spectrum between a snack, a desert, and well—heaven. The delicate flavor of the rosewater lingers just long enough to delight you
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Herbs
Ashwagandha
The Plant That Changed Me Without pretense, I can say that Ashwagandha has changed my life. It is rare that I write about a plant that I have never cultivated, harvested, or even met face
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Herbalism
Three Teas For The New Year
One of the most enjoyable and accessible ways to invite plant medicine into our daily lives is through drinking tea. Teas work as both food and medicine, extracting not only the more overt medicinal compounds of
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Recipes
Taste Of Texas Toasted Pecans
These nuts will not last long. They are the ultimate snack: sweet, salty, earthy, and filling. Serve them alongside fruit and cured meats before a meal, offer them for desert alongside sliced figs with a
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Rosemary Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
Comfort food gets a bad wrap – but really, shouldn’t all food be comforting? What if each and every bite we took served as a reminder to our bodies that it is good to be alive and
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Sweetheart’s Porridge
Nothing inspires the culinary imagination quite like the romantic imagination. This subtly sweet and perfectly balanced bowl arose out of a moment so steeped in affection, that each ingredient seemed simply to select itself. No
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Recipes
Herbal Bone Broth
Blurring the lines quite pleasingly between food and medicine, herbal broths are a seasonally-adaptable staple sure to keep you feeling nourished all year round. Sip it on its own, braise your greens with a generous
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