Holistic Health
Red Beans & Rice with Vegetables Recipe
This dish is inspired by the traditional New Orleans dish of red beans and rice, but adds plenty of roasted vegetables. It is a flavorful and hearty dish packed with numerous nutritional benefits. The red kidney beans are rich in protein and fiber, aiding in digestion and providing long-lasting energy. Brown rice is a whole grain, offering essential nutrients such as magnesium and B vitamins while supporting heart health. continue reading
The Healing Gift of Self-Compassion
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
~~ Joseph Campbell
Greetings to all my precious people!!
My travels across the pond served as the good medicine needed for restoration. Ireland is known for its high standard of living, with a strong focus on work-life balance, a vibrant sense of community and a more relaxed culture compared to the fast-moving lifestyle of New York. People tend to prioritize spending time with family and friends, enjoying the “craic” (KRAK) which translates to good times, friendly conversations, and fun experiences. I witnessed this on a daily basis, with folks gathering along the green expanses just sitting around and talking! People were outdoors, enjoying the fresh air and early morning mist, when you could hear the birds chirping and watch the village square come alive with activity. Time was measured in togetherness and not hours. continue reading
Sweet and Tangy Beet Green Slaw Recipe
Beets from a local organic farm often come with beautiful epi-nutrient-rich greens still attached. Great care is taken to use the whole plant, as the greens are packed with folate, the most vital nutrient in genetic expression and DNA replication and repair. Beet greens are also a great source of betaine, and both betaine and folate keep the methylation cycles humming as major methyl donors that recycle homocysteine back to methionine. continue reading
Nourishing Life with My Ancestors
Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
In the shelter of each other the people live
Dia duit to all my precious people!!
Dia duit (dee-ah gwit) is the traditional and common greeting among Irish nationals who speak Gaelic and it translates as “may God be with you”. This phrase is used in much the same way as the English word “hello”. Traveling the West Coast of Ireland for the past week, we heard that phrase time and again as we meandered in and out of shops, pubs, and country festivals. continue reading
Vacation
All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.
~~ Seán O’Casey
Greetings to all my precious people!!
The land of my ancestors is nestled in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, and up until 15,000 years ago, it was completely covered with glaciers. Ireland is an amazing testament to nature and her unparalleled beauty. The landscape is magnificent, with lush green hills, captivating coastlines, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and bustling harbors. The island itself is roughly the size of Indiana and comprises 32 counties, 26 of which are in the Republic of Ireland, and 6 in Northern Ireland. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), an independent sovereign state covering five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. continue reading
