by Laura | Mar 2, 2010 | Food
The greens that is. Who knew these pesky lawn weeds could be added to any recipe calling for a leafy green. They’re a little on the bitter side so be prepared, but cooking them takes some of that edge off. Rich in vitamins like A and K, really great things for...
by Laura | Feb 28, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
While giving a look around the internet for some healthy starch choices, I happened upon the website for the Whole Grains Council. Man, there’s a council for everything. Anyway. The folks over at WGC have come up with the “grain of the month” and...
by Laura | Feb 27, 2010 | Food
Mushrooms keep finding their way into my recipes lately. Maybe my body instinctively knows that they’re a good source of nutrients like potassium, selenium, and vitamin B. More likely it’s just because I dig their earthy flavor. Whatever the reason,...
by Laura | Feb 27, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
I just finished reading Michael Pollan’s new book Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual. You must buy this book and read it! It’s fabulous and takes less than an hour to finish. If you’re not familiar with Michael Pollan, he’s a journalist and...
by Laura | Feb 25, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness, Life
There’s a zen calender on the front desk at The Healing Sanctuary. Most days I find the time to read these little quotations of enlightenment. Some day’s they are too long or far out there to contemplate at work, but today’s sparked a moment and I...