Category: People
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Today I Hope That My Neighbors…
This post is inspired by Sarah Janisse Brown’s book “Windows to Our World.” Today I hope that my neighbors will make a cup of hot tea, light a candle, and cuddle under a blanket while they drink their tea. Today I hope that my neighbors will smile at everybody they meet. Today I hope that…
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The Six Best Doctors
We live in a time where people are sicker than ever at younger ages than ever. The world is spewing all kinds of advice for how to improve your health. In my opinion, most of the health advice out there is not helpful and even sometimes harmful. If/when you research health topics, use common sense…
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Detox Bath Quick Reference Chart – Free Printable!
Many years ago I learned about using Epsom Salts for bathing. I would take Epsom Salts baths occasionally, but didn’t really know anything about the benefits. Years later I started reading The Healthy Home Economist and learned how regular Epsom Salts (magnesium sulfate) baths can help resolve magnesium and sulfur deficiencies. The Healthy Home Economist…
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Kombucha – How to Make it Refreshing & Fizzy!
Early in our years of learning about traditional foods kombucha came on our radar. It is a traditional drink from Russia that has been around for centuries. Kombucha seemed easy, so I gave it a try. Make sweet black tea, ferment with a SCOBY, drink! Simple enough, right? At the time it was hard for…
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Super Gelatinous Chicken Broth
The first book I ever read about traditional foods was Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. That is where I learned about homemade broth. My Grandmother’s homemade chicken and dumpling soup was a favorite growing up and now I know why! It’s because her broth was made from scratch. Over the many years I’ve made broth,…
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Top 3 Books for Beginner Cooks
My Mom was a very good cook. She was always trying new recipes and made sure to make our favorites regularly. Her kitchen bookshelf was packed with cookbooks which she regularly read like chapter books. It’s probably her fault that my siblings and I, and my Dad, are all good cooks. And she learned it…