HERBAL MEDICINE
Plants that Nourish and Heal
One of the best, most nourishing things to make when the first nettles of the season start showing up on the thawed forest forest floor. A spring tonic in the most literal sense.
A spicy, warming chai recipe with the added liver-supporting benefits of roasted dandelion and immune system supporting benefits of medicinal mushrooms
A nourishing and beautifying tea made with herbs that are known to support hair, skin, and nail health
NATURE and GARDEN
Growing, Foraging, and Healing Through Nature
Savoring the short window of time when the overwintered kale puts out its tender and delicious flowering tops
LIFESTYLE and WELLNESS
Creating Healing Spaces and Staying Well Holistically
A story of music, ancestral connection, and healing in Italy
Essential tools I use in my kitchen to make nourishing meals
These are the staples I keep in my kitchen at all times, including the whole foods I stock my pantry and refrigerator with, and why I choose certain ingredients over other.
NOURISHMENT
Food as Medicine
R E C I P E S
A loosely written recipe for one of the tastiest ways to prepare artichokes
A super simple, no-fuss cake recipe that showcases spring rhubarb.
A nourishing, warming, nutrient-dense staple meal that can be topped with all of your favorite add-ons.
A traditional Italian peasant food. So simple, but so nourishing.
Crunchy, spicy, Italian-style pickled vegetable medley. The perfect way to preserve some of the summer garden bounty.
The easiest, no-fuss zucchini recipe that reminds me of my childhood
A substantial, slow-simmered soup that uses all of the local vegetables coming out of the garden at the height of summer
An easy springtime meal that showcases the the vibrancy of this special green vegetable popping up in the garden.
A refined sugar-free carrot cake made with einkorn flour and topped with a maple-sweetened cream cheese frosting.
Musings on the joys and hardships of raising chickens, plus a recipe for aioli
Danish-style rye bread open-faced sandwiches with so many delicious topping options. Perfect for hosting a lunch gathering.
A vibrantly hued soup made with nutrient-dense nettles. A nourishing ancestral food.
A quick way to pickle your vegetables, no canning or fermenting required
Classic dill pickle flavor, but with the gut-healing benefits of fermentation
Classic probiotic-rich sauerkraut, using only cabbage, salt, and time
A colorful, liver cleansing salad, perfect for spring
A salad combining tenderized raw kale and sweet roasted vegetables
One of my all-time favorite salad flavor combinations
A classic slow-cooked bone broth recipe full of nutrients that acts as the foundation for many recipes in a whole foods-centered kitchen
A hearty soup full of immune system supporting mushrooms that is easy to make and easy to adapt.
Don’t be intimidated by the tomatillo ever again with this incredible Mexican-inspired chicken soup
A classic recipe using up those extra ripe bananas you have laying around the kitchen, this one being made with whole grain flour and no refined sugar.
A simple go-to granola recipe, a staple in our household
Thoughts on bowl meals and how to make them
This traditionally fermented kimchi is such an incredible way to add beneficial probiotics into your diet. It’s also the most delicious kimchi I’ve ever eaten.
A warming, curry spiced stew full of fiber and protein
Asian-inspired flavors make this rice noodle salad extra special
One of the easiest and quickest cookie recipes to make, plus it can be made with any of your favorite nut or seed butter
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Quince Paste
Membrillo, or quince paste, is a beautiful way to use this fragrant golden fruit
Giardiniera
Crunchy, spicy, Italian-style pickled vegetable medley. The perfect way to preserve some of the summer garden bounty.
Mom’s Zucchini Pie
The easiest, no-fuss zucchini recipe that reminds me of my childhood
Capture the essence and flavor of the fleeting wild rose in a jar of rose-infused honey