Favourite Things

Season and flavour your food with medicine. In these mineral salts, we used nutrient-dense sea vegetables, blended with herbs, and minimally processed salt: • FLEUR DE SEL (Salt Spring Island Sea Salt) – Natural sea salt crystals. This salt retains all the minerals found in the sea and is packed full of magnesium, iron, calcium, […]

Make your life easier. Big batches of teas + tonics, in your slow cooker will help you simplify. This is one of my favourite things about winter. Ingredients 2 organic lemons 1 large chunk, fresh, organic, ginger root w. peel, cubed raw honey, to taste *add before serving* Preparation Method  Slice lemons + roughly chop […]

Making small changes in the diet, can lead to big health results down the road (i.e. more energy, positive thinking, maintaining a healthy weight). Starting small can also help you develop a long-term foundation for sustainable, achievable change.  Ever wonder why it’s way too easy to polish off an entire (big!) bag of potato chips? […]

Full of good intention, resolutions are made to give us focus for the fresh year ahead. We’re always looking to better ourselves, and often make resolutions to improve our health, fitness, or relationships.  Mindfulness, and goal setting, help us to manifest what we want to attract in our life. Here are some ideas to help get […]

Another new year is upon us. A wonderful fresh start, a time to reflect on new manifestations and dreams. For many, there will be focus on health – here’s a few things to help inspire you.  HERBS Herbs are much more than a garnish on your dinner plate. Fresh herbs not only add flavour, but a […]

Slough off dry winter skin with an invigorating homemade body scrub. It’s easy, all-natural, and so darn cheap when you make it yourself.  Ingredients 2 cups organic cane sugar 1 cup almond, olive, coconut, or avocado oil  10 (or so) drops lemongrass essential oil  1 Tbsp organic lemon zest  If you have a tendency towards sensitive […]

I’ve been feeding my animals raw food for over 14 years. They all eat the exact same thing. Raw meat, organs, a few organic veggies + bones.   Turning way, way back in time, I owned a beautiful American bulldog. She was a very sick pup and contracted Parvo virus. Her chances of survival were […]

Let’s bring in this new year with positive change and practical resolutions! I believe realistic health goals are one of the best ways to achieve results. Here’s some food for thought. Catch More Zzz’s  Got sleep guilt? It’s understandable. We’re a culture that prides ourselves on being busy – aka “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” […]

Herbal teas are an exceptional way to consume a wide range of plant-based vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and so much more. The simple ritual of boiling water, selecting the herbs, and steeping, is such a nice way to start, (or end!) the day.  Note: Pregnant, and breast feeding women please consult with your doctor, and/or midwife  before using […]

Meet Morocco. A West African gem. We ate and ate and ate some more. All of the food was incredibly fresh, when an animal was slaughtered it was sold and eaten just days after. The meat was exclusively pasture-fed and the only option was organic. The same was true for all the fruits and vegetables […]

There’s much debate around what’s best to feed your four-legged-friend. Let’s take a look at why some dog owners are feeding their dogs “raw, natural food.” It’s been said that dogs don’t have the digestive system to cope with grains. Ironically, grains are one of the biggest sources of allergies in dogs. Unfortunately, grains (and […]

This is one of my favourite all-purpose, household cleaners. It effectively eliminates mould, bacteria, grease and germs, and is safe for you, your family, and pets.  Ingredients Orange, or any citrus fruit peels Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Water A large, airtight glass container Strainer Spray bottle Preparation Method Fill an airtight glass container with citrus […]