Connect to nature, find grounding
I love picking flowers. My earliest memories are of being on the small farm I grew up on near Mount Rainier and picking bouquets of wild buttercup, daisies, and …
Wellness Blog
Yumm Bowl
I was asked by a mother-daughter group in Gig Harbor, Washington to teach a class on healthy meals that lend to the bonding experience our kitchens can provide between parent and child. I was …
Citrus Minted Melon
This recipe is perfect for the heat of summer when crisp, sweet melon is paired with the cooling freshness of mint and mouthwatering effects of fresh lime. I also love bringing …
Coconut Whipped Cream
I woke this morning wanting fresh fruit and something rich and creamy. The kids love whipped cream so I pulled out a can of coconut milk. This dairy alternative …
Blueberry Popsicles
Today we made some blueberry popsicles. Luca has a sore throat and was requesting that we make some. I literally made them in 2 minutes while the kids were …
Spring Greens
Etta and Luca found the Spring greens delectable this past weekend. We went outside between rain showers to bring in Swiss chard, mustard greens and mizuna from our mesclun …
Robust Tomato Soup
Last night we invited our good friends Heather and Jon over for an impromptu dinner. I found Heather painting the grape hyacinth flowers my daughter Etta and son Luca picked for her …
Coconut Milk Kefir
A major part of my practice involves nutrition counseling on how to create a healthy digestive tract, which in turn typically results in increased vitality. I have always encouraged my patients to increase probiotics …
Vege-full Meatloaf
I love spicing up a traditional recipe. I add lots of vegetables, herbs and spices to enhance this protein rich dish. Protein is a major building block for our …
Purple Cabbage Slaw
I grew purple cabbage in the garden this year. I love going into my raised bed garden and grabbing something fresh and flavorful to add some rich color that vegetables bring …