Kitchen & Cooking

Falling Apart

August 17, 2018

I had been onboard with this diet for many years and we had influenced dietary changes in our extended families. We had raised kids who ate vegetables! But I was starting to ask questions and have doubts.

Becoming mostly-vegan ~ Following an authority I could trust

August 15, 2018

I wanted to be a good wife and support my husband's health and his beliefs. I was the cook of the household and if plant-based eating was going to work for us, I had to be on board. Although it took me almost 2 years to come around to the idea, when I did, I jumped in wholeheartedly.

Becoming Un-vegan ~ An Introduction

August 13, 2018

A couple years ago I said "enough" to our mostly-vegan diet. In this series I'm bringing that story up-to-date on the blog.

Herbal Mushroom Chai (and some talk about adaptogens, stress, and anxiety)

February 7, 2018

A brief discussion of adaptogens, cortisol, stress and anxiety. And how we can nurture our bodies, minds, and spirits with nutritional supports and cozy rituals, like the brewing of warm beverages in winter.

An early September update

September 15, 2017

Coming home from our big road trip has been like a re-set on our life. This is a newsy update about organizing, deep cleaning and de-cluttering, new routines and dietary changes, personal boundaries with internet engagement, the power of meditation, working and homeschool.

What I'm into (early fall)

October 12, 2016

I've had a growing desire to resurrect the idea of "linky" posts. If not resurrect at least revisit. I have some favorite stuff I want to share, so I'd like to start sharing that with you, today.