The Energetics Of Edible Flowers
This is a living blog and I will be adding to it regularly. If I have already written a blog about a particular flower, I will link it in [...]
Bitter – The Flavor Of The Fire Element
Whoever coined the phrase “bitter hearts” was on the right track. The bitter flavor directly influences our Heart. Bitter - even its name can make us cringe, and it [...]
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. However, from late Spring into early Summer the temperature can swing [...]
Charwan Mushi (individual egg custards)
Charwan mushi is a simple savory custard that makes a great breakfast or elegant addition to dinner. These custards are steamed, not boiled, giving them a soft, smooth texture.
Cherry & Apricot Fruit Gratin
Cherry & Apricot Fruit Gratin - Fruit gratins are a wonderful way to use up summer's delicate fruits. Rather than a heavy milk/cream batter that we think of for root [...]
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 [...]
Summer Squash Saute With Blossoms
Summer Squash Saute With Blossoms - Sauté of Summer Squash Squash are members of the gourd or melon family and come in two main categories--summer and winter. Summer squash (including [...]
Cool Cucumbers–Understanding Cucumber’s Energetics
Put the vitamin pack down and go eat a cucumber. Getting heat rash or blisters from wearing a mask? Consider adding cucumbers to your water and applying them topically [...]
Soothing Sunburns and Sun-Tired Skin
The sun is out! Idaho is blessed with long, sunny days, wonderful mountains, rivers, forests and deserts. A playground for those who love to be outside. However, with Idaho's [...]
Considering Corn
I have considerable knowledge of corn. It's made me a bit of a corn snob and I want to see healthy, happy corn back in our lives and on [...]