This is what my grandfather, John McBride, had to say back in the day: “The problem with children these days is they don’t spend enough time in nature.” As the first Parks and Recreation Director of Solano County, he decided he had the power to do something about this...
Not the most enticing blog post, but sure is useful information… Nothin’ like a touch of food poisoning to have you cutting deals with your maker about how you swear you will be a better person, be kinder, eat healthier, love your family more… From 1:00 am until the...
Winter is here. Along with the celebrations, the holidays herald in cold and flu season. Preventing and limiting the duration of colds and flu is a household art that has a big impact, especially when it comes to avoiding the use of antibiotics for winter sicknesses....
Did you know that many of the evergreen trees have medicinal uses and health benefits? Read on to learn about pine tree medicine and cedar tree medicine. You’ll find out how to make Christmas tree tea, such as pine needle tea or cedar tea, as well as a...
Cold and flu season is here. Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to prevent a cold before it takes hold? This tea is our go-to tea when we feel like there is some cold and flu grunge in the air. You can purchase fresh ginger root at the grocery store. Ginger has...
With the holidays fast approaching, pumpkin pie and spiced lattes are on the horizon. Holiday meals call for more spices in our food. Whether adding nutmeg to Eggnog or cinnamon to family tradition cookies, this is truly the time of year when we reach into the spice...
Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to prevent colds before cold and flu season even starts? How would you like to use your garden to alleviate insomnia, improve digestion, boost your energy, and soothe aches and pains? Growing your own herbal apothecary provides us with...
If you are looking to feel better and keep from getting sick, take your self-care seriously. Creating personal rituals to reduce your stress is one of the best ways to support your everyday health. I love making herbal foot baths and foot soaks for stress relief....
I love decorating my food with edible flowers; they transform an ordinary meal into a celebration. Yes it is the simple things in life that matter these days… Edible flowers are beautiful but many of them don’t have a lot of flavor. I like to use edible flowers...
Are you still using tea bags for your morning or afternoon tea? That’s okay, but make your tea from scratch and you will have a fresher and higher quality beverage with more health benefits. In this video and recipe, I show you how to make rosemary tea using fresh or...
