by Daphne Olivier | Sep 8, 2022 | Blog Posts Only
Last weekend, my friends read “make syrup” on the whiteboard in my kitchen. They were intrigued, so when asked I informed them that I am using food as medicine to make elderberry lavender syrup. They were immediately concerned for my safety, inquired about...
by Daphne Olivier | Jan 24, 2019 | Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soups and Stews, Starch Sides
2 cups lentils ½ tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp ginger powder1 15 oz. can coconut milk (I like Native Forest or 365 Brand)3 cups water Place the lentils in a strainer and gently rinse until the water runs clear....
by Daphne Olivier | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog Posts Only, Miscellaneous
There’s no shortage of controversy over the flu vaccine – who should get it? when to get it? is it the right strain? does it even work? does it make you sick when you get the flu shot? Without getting into too much discussion regarding vaccines, I kind of...
by Daphne Olivier | Aug 21, 2017 | Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Veggie Sides
Purple cabbage, also called red cabbage, is one of the most beautifully colored veggies. The brilliant purple color is attributed to anthocyanin, which is a flavanoid and antioxidant also found in blueberries, grapes, and eggplant. Cabbage is part of the brassica...
by Shanna Hobson | Mar 5, 2015 | Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Veggie Sides
My father-in-law plants a large garden every summer. When the green beans are ready for harvest it becomes a family gathering to snap, prepare, and freeze them getting them ready for the whole year. As we sit and snap the beans, we chat and laugh, along with making...
