Recipes
Cinnamon-Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Tahini
Root vegetables are grounding and naturally sweet. Sesame is traditionally associated with nourishing and moistening qualities, making this combination especially appropriate for the dry transition into autumn.
Creamy Ginger & Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash is naturally sweet and nourishing, making it a classic Earth-season food. Cooked squash is gentle on digestion and traditionally used to support Spleen Qi. Ginger adds warming, digestive support and helps counterbalance the coolness of autumn foods.
We Mother Each Other
Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash
“I can promise you that women working together –
linked, informed, and educated –
can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
~~ Isabel Allende
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We’ve spent the month of June exploring:
June 5: Taking up space (reclaiming the belonging mother’s body first taught)
June 12: Finding your voice (speaking from the body mother gave you)
June 19: Healing the mother wound (breaking the lineage pattern)
And now, the final piece: We are the mothers now.
Not just to our children (if we have them). But to each other. continue reading
Chrysanthemum Berry Cooler
A chrysanthemum berry cooler helps clear heat, calm the Liver, and support the body’s natural cooling mechanisms during the warmth of Summer. Chrysanthemum is traditionally used to soothe irritability, support the eyes, and ease the effects of excess Fire, while berries provide antioxidant-rich nourishment and help generate fluids. Together, this refreshing beverage promotes hydration, emotional balance, and a calm, clear state of mind.
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa stuffed bell peppers support the Spleen and Stomach by providing steady, nourishing energy that helps build and sustain Qi. Quinoa is easy to digest and grounding, while bell peppers help promote healthy circulation and support the movement of Qi throughout the body. Together, this balanced dish nourishes vitality, supports digestion, and helps maintain harmony during the expansive energy of Summer.
