This week we have a new speciality item on the menu that will be your new favorite go-to snack. Bliss balls, protein balls, seed bombs…These treats go by many different names, but whatever you want to call them, they are full of nutrients and are a perfectly well balanced snack. Read our blog post to learn more!
Another week and another moment to check in on our mineral balance series. Let’s talk about copper!
There are so many different food items today claiming to be the next superfood and we are constantly being overrun and overloaded with the concept of the next big thing. An imported berry from the Himalayas? An exotic tuber from South America? Sure, I’ll try it. It can feel like we are being overwhelmed with access to speciality items. How do we know which one is the best? What superfood will be our saving grace?
This week we would like to highlight one of our partners, Oxbow Cattle Company. Since 2014, Bart and Wendy Morris have created a conservation-minded cattle ranch with the goals of improving ecological integrity of the land in their care, contributing meaningfully to their community and producing healthy, happy cows and the highest-quality beef. So, what does it take to raise high quality meat?
Fermented foods contain probiotics composed of beneficial bacteria. Let’s talk more about why tempeh can help with our overall gut health and how incorporating probiotics into our diet can affect more than just our digestive health!
We are back to our mineral series this week and are talking about magnesium!
Hydration is something that is important all year round. It is easy to forget about drinking water during these extra cold months and may feel like since we are inside, not exerting as much energy, or sweating from the heat of the day that we might need less water. This is not the case!
Our vegetarian entrée of the week is a protein and fiber powerhouse! With black beans, quinoa, and mushrooms this fiber rich dish has so many health benefits. Let’s dive in and break down the importance of fiber in our diets and see how beans, a simple pantry staple, can maximize our health.
Omega 6? Omega 3? Omega 9?! Oils and fats are a hot topic right now and it is hard to know where to turn for information and what guidelines to follow. Hopefully we can help alleviate some of the confusion and give you some suggestions.
We’re starting a blog mini series all about minerals! This week, we discuss the importance of calcium and how to optimize its intake and absorption!
How many of us think about the process of digestion? Many times, it’s only when things aren’t moving smoothly that we give it our attention. In this week’s blog post, Jessa explains some of the foundational elements to achieve optimal digestion. Enjoy!
We are excited to renew our efforts to share information with you about regenerative agriculture from here and around the world!
As a resurgence of these efforts, we’re sharing a link to and amazing essay in Emergence Magazine called Corn Tastes Better on the Honor System written by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Kimmerer is a writer, scientist, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as well as the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants. For those of you that prefer an audio version, there is the ability to listen to the essay read by the author.
We hope you enjoy!
“I hold in my hand the multicolored fruit of collective genius, an agreement between sun, soil, water, plant, and farmer. They have entered into the covenant of reciprocity: if the maize will take care of the people, the people will care for the maize.”—Robin Wall Kimmerer
https://emergencemagazine.org/feature/corn-tastes-better/
A traditional practice rooted in honoring the whole animal, clarity in sourcing, reducing waste, & inspiring creativity in the kitchen
This is a special behind-the-scenes interview with one of our farmers, and friends! This post includes the video and a transcript!
Strong immune systems have always been important, but now more than ever. With all the toxins in the environment and the potential of getting sick, there’s a lot of ways to protect ourselves from unnecessary illness. This post features one great way to do this that’s also a lot of fun!
Do you ever hear the call of the wild? Do you feel the tug of the natural terrain around you? Its Summertime and nature is in full swing. It’s a celebration in the wilderness and you’re invited!
In all of our years working in kitchens of all kinds, we’ve learned that making a memorable sauce is one of the most meaningful skills to cultivate. So in this blog, we share one of the best recipes with you…
We know, as you do, that taking breaks from our normal daily routines to reconnect with nature is meaningful and fulfilling. So we have something special we want to share with you…
This post is intended to be a general overview of the most important parts of healthy food habits. These are our perspectives and we hope they serve you well on your path.
This post focuses on movement, activating our physiological matrix, why it’s important, and how to do it!
