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- Mar 25
HOMEMADE CLEANERS- w/ ingredients you probably already have! DIY all-purpose cleaning spray!
t was an especially unique change when I moved into my Hamilton home, since I became responsible for managing a whole home by myself, versus

- Nov 13, 2020
Potato and Leek Soup
Start by cutting off the roots of the leeks. Slide your knife lengthwise down the middle, cleaning them of dirt under running water.
Remove

- Jun 22, 2020
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE YOGURT
A traditional way to make yogurt with your oven light, no yogurt-maker needed! ^Here is a YouTube video of the process^ Tools: 1 large...

- Mar 28, 2020
CHICKEN STOCK & BONE BROTH. Two healthy staple recipes!
< QUICK COLLAGEN BOOST BONE BROTH RECIPE HERE > What is the difference between stock and broth? The difference between stock and broth,...

- Dec 5, 2019
BRIAN'S HOMEMADE SHEPHERD'S PIE
Approximate cooking time: 45 minutes Tools: 1 medium to large pot 1 large cast iron pan Cutting board Knife Spatula Small bowl Wooden...

- Nov 20, 2019
FALLING-OFF-THE-BONE SHORT RIB STEW
Entire Cooking Time: About 4 to 6 hours Ingredients: - 2 lbs Short ribs - 3 Carrots - 1 Onion, white - 1 Daikon radish (parsnip works...

- Oct 18, 2019
QUICK BRINE RECIPE - How to make homemade fermented veggies in your fridge!
Heading into winter, it's time to stock up on ferments so we can have fresh, crunchy veggies all winter long.
This brine recipe has your w

- Jun 18, 2019
HOW TO SEAR & BAKE MEAT - a simple no-recipe method we use all the time!
No more dry, lifeless meat!! This method is a no-brainer, all the way down to a glazed sauce.. For this recipe we used bone-in, skin-on...

- Aug 3, 2018
ALWAYS GLORIOUS MUFFINS ~ build your recipe!!
Win over anyone's heart with this versatile recipe... Includes fruits, veggies + quality ingredients. The result- a soft and moist muffin...

- Jun 28, 2018
KOMBUCHA ~ The health beverage popular like soda!
"Seriously.... WHAT IS FLOATING IN IT?" Kombucha is a tangy, fizzy and refreshing fermented tea It is kind of like a healthy pop, since...

- Apr 13, 2020
ESSENTIAL BENEFITS OF ANIMAL FOODS - a post I created for my veggie friend who was ready for change?
What I gathered from this read; and the consensus of this blog post: The sheer importance of QUALITY animal foods to our optimal health...

- Dec 30, 2019
HOW TO PREP YOUR CAST IRON PAN- a.k.a how to 'season' a pan!
Cast iron pans are low maintenance once you get the hang of them. Here are benefits we have noticed: Flavour retention- the pan has pores...

- Dec 7, 2019
HOW TO SPROUT AT HOME- & why homemade sprouts are one of the healthiest foods!
Sprouts are year-round "fresh produce!" WHY SPROUT? Source of vitamin C- great for the winter months when we don't have access to fresh...

- May 23, 2019
Brewery Tour x3! ~ Hamilton
Along with a gang of employees from Bread Bar Locke & Bread Bar James, I had the pleasure of touring 3 of Hamilton's hometown breweries-...

- Feb 22, 2019
MY ECOHACKS - reduce plastics, adjust diet, all natural cleaning & within the community- TRY THESE!
I am very passionate (obsessed) with working towards a natural and sustainable lifestyle. Below are some ideas. These are things I...

- Feb 19, 2019
DO YOU NEED TO FAST?
Fasting is one the the oldest tricks in the book! Even religion, a large part of traditional lifestyle, includes fasting. When we look at...

- Jan 26, 2019
DO YOU HAVE AMA? ~ the root of all imbalance?
What is AMA? Ama is a Sanskrit word that translates to "uncooked" or "undigested". Ama is the residual waste that lingers in our body,...

- Jan 10, 2019
CHOLESTEROL PROBLEMS? ~ Traditional & Natural Remedies Here!
Did you know? Approximately 70-85% of cholesterol in the body is produced WITHIN THE BODY (not consumed). When someone says to you: "Eggs...

- Dec 27, 2018
TIPS TO REDUCE A HANGOVER
If you know me, you know I am a bit of a partier.... Reasons we get hungover Dehydration Alcohol is a diuretic. Ever heard of the saying:...

- Dec 9, 2018
ABOUT GMOs - Support both our health & the environment
Saying no to GMOs = support the bees & our health! GMO= GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM Issues associated with GMOs The main concern I have...