This recipe for old-fashioned pickles was given to me by community herbalist Krista Rahm who shares it with her Whole Living students. The recipe combines pickling lime and vinegar to make extra crispy pickles and was given to Krista by a 90-year old woman who made these pickles every year for ...
Simple Food
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric has a long history of use in the ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine systems, and today there are thousands of peer-reviewed research articles demonstrating the health benefits of turmeric. Have you enjoyed the flavor of turmeric? Turmeric is a spice commonly used in ...
Grain and Dairy Free No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie with Pecan Date Crust
I'm always a little late when it comes to popular trends. All I can say is, I wish I had discovered the creamy wonders of this dessert sooner. Sweetened with dates and honey, grain and dairy-free, this rich, velvety smooth chocolate cream pie is a delightfully healthy indulgence. Who knew a paleo chocolate cream pie ...
Making Herb Cordials – Simple Homemade Gifts
Nourishing Herbs. Beautiful Cordials I have a great suggestion for a simple healthy indulgence. Have you tried making your own herb-infused cordials? Cordials are fun to make, fun to drink, and can be used as gifts for all seasons. Use warming herbs for winter months, cooling herb combinations for summer season, or ...
Hibiscus Roselle – Growing Hibiscus, Hibiscus Medicine, Hibiscus Recipes
I am excited to share my new favorite medicinal plant – Hibiscus! Not only is the hibiscus sabdariffa flower beautiful, hibiscus medicine and hibiscus recipes are used world-wide for health and nutrition. The content on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I receive ...
Parmesan Roasted Pattypan Squash
It's summer and that means summer squash! If you are growing squash in your garden, it seems you either have too much, or not enough. If you are in the "too much squash" camp, you quickly find yourself discovering new ways to use all that squash. How about a great roasted pattypan ...
Simple Carrot and Fresh Ginger Soup
Carrot Soup Recipe - Carrots, Sweet Honey, and Fresh Ginger I love growing carrots and the kids love harvesting them. Each year I spend a day shredding carrots and freezing them in 2-cup portions. Then I enjoy the convenience of easy to make carrot muffins, carrot cakes, and this simple ...
Gut Health – 12 Strategies for Reducing Inflammation, Depression, Acne and More
A Healthier Gut, A Healthier Life This is the second post in a series. For the first post, read here. In today's post, I want to share strategies to heal the gut. Science is connecting our digestive system to many chronic conditions, including: Weight gain Inflammation Depression, anxiety, and mood ...
Purslane Weed Recipe – Purslane, Yogurt , Dill, Cucumber, and Sour Cream
I discovered a new weed in my garden, and I am so excited to be sharing it with you! That sounds crazy, but this a great-tasting and nutrition-packed weed! Purslane is familiar to many gardeners. But instead of removing this weed, I decided to let a patch grow. But then I wondered - how to use purslane in ...
How to Make Mead – Homemade Honey Wine With Water, Honey, and Wild Fermentation
Mead, or honey wine, is an alcoholic beverage made using honey, water, and fermentation. Alcohol content? Yes, most definitely. What better act of radical homemaking than to make our own alcoholic beverage using only water, honey, and the wild yeasts around us? As the popularity of homemade honey wine increases, ...
Warming Recipe -Red Lentil Dhal
This warming red lentil dhal recipe has ingredients that not only provide flavor and aroma, but are also brimming with health benefits. It seems much of the wisdom of past generations, especially in the areas of Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic, folklore, and medicinal herbs is being investigated by modern ...
Seeking Joyful Simplicity is about living your best life after 40. I write about using a holistic approach combining herbal remedies, nourishing foods, and self-care to reduce overwhelm, manage our weight, and enjoy more vibrant health in our 40's, 50's, and beyond.