Bitter–The Flavor Of The Fire Element
Whoever coined the phrase “bitter hearts” was right. Bitter is the flavor that goes directly to the Heart. Bitter. Even its name can make us cringe, and it’s certainly [...]
Lemon Herb Yogurt Cake
Like so many homemade French desserts, this pound cake, moistened with yogurt instead of butter, is utterly simple and versatile. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or brunch. Glaze it with [...]
Keeping Cool–Handling Summer’s Heat
We love our Summer and sunshine here in Boise. It's time to be in the garden, rivers and mountains. From late Spring into early Summer the temperature can swing nearly 40 [...]
Summer–Eating With The Seasons
Welcome to Summer! Longer, warmer days encourage us to be more active, spending greater time outdoors. The sun's warmth encourages growth and maturation. Plants thrive and begin sharing their abundance with us. [...]
Summer’s Energetics–The Season Of The Fire Element
Summer, the season of the Fire Element, has arrived! The days are long and the bright sunshine invites us outdoors to work in our gardens or play in the sun. [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This soup is light and bright. The sour flavor stimulates the digestion and senses. You control the sour flavor here. I like my soup very lemony, so I usually use [...]
Bodacious Borscht
Vibrant in color and flavor, borscht is a classic middle European soup with nearly as many variations on the recipe as there are languages in Europe. Summer borscht is often [...]
Fasting & Cleansing–General Rules For Engagement
Welcome! If you are reading this post it is likely that you are considering a cleanse or fast. There are many different types of cleanses and fasts, just like the [...]
10-12 Day Juice Fast
Personally, this is my favorite cleanse, and I've done it most springs ever since I started practicing. The only exceptions were when I was pregnant or nursing. It take [...]
Spring’s Energetics–The Season Of The Wood Element
Welcome to Spring! When does Spring really begin? For most Western cultures, we correlate the start of Spring with the Spring equinox, around March 20-21st. But all of us know [...]
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