After writing my blog How might butter treat your ailments?, I got inspired to try making my own. Little did I know how fun, easy and fulfilling it would be. So much so, I wanted to share this joy with you by equipping you with the knowhow and confidence to make your own. Butter is

Butter goes with just about everything as Garfield highlights. BUT it’s much more than an accessory. Are you at all concerned about avoiding or treating heart disease?  Cancer?  Arthritis?  Osteoporosis?  Diabetes?  Asthma? Infertility?  Thyroid and other hormonal issues? …? Have you considered butter as a means of doing so?  Seriously.  Have you?  What’s so great

Citric Acid found in the ingredient list.  It’s from citrus.  Right? You would think so.  But that’s far from the truth. I just read an article about what citric acid really is in Wise Traditions Summer 2023.[1] I was appalled and wanted to share what I learned with you. So you too know what it

Let’s keep our Lymph System clean and our immune system strong. Avoid toxic chemicals found in skin care and cleaning products.  And leave some of the natural oils on your skin.  Those oils are your first line of immunity.[1] I know it’s hard to make the connection between our skin care and cleaning products and

For those who attended my DIY Sauerkraut Workshop at Rooting DC 2020 on Feb 29, I want to update you on the status of the krauts we started.  For those of you who were unable to attend, hopefully you will also find this helpful.  You can access my workshop handout here. The picture above was

In January, The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) launched the 50 Percent Pledge Campaign, urging people to make a commitment to spend at least 50 percent of their food dollar on purchases from local farms and artisans. I love that they started this campaign and encourage you to take the pledge.  I typically spend 80-90%

10 REASONS TO BUY DIRECT FROM THE FARM…  1)  Locally grown food tastes and looks better. The crops are picked at their peak, and farmstead products like cheeses and are hand-crafted for best flavor. Livestock products are processed in nearby facilities and typically the farmer has direct relationship with processors, overseeing quality – unlike animals

Rooting DC is a FREE, all-day urban gardening forum that provides education about urban agriculture and food systems, cultivates health and protection of the environment, and builds community. The program includes dozens of interactive workshops, cooking and food preservation demonstrations, as well as panel discussions focusing on youth gardening, nutrition, sustainable growing techniques, and healthy