It's that time of year and while the seasons are not changing like I am used to from childhood (I'm a girl from the snow belt living in southern Mexico's Acapulco Bay), I have determined it's time for pumpkin...
Ketogenic diets have been gaining in popularity in the last few years as many people are regaining their health and energy while loosing weight in a healthy manner. This diet has taught many people that you don’t just need...
Acorns used to be a major food source for Native American—and with good reason. They were everywhere, were easy to gather, and stored fairly well . . . as long as they were kept in a squirrel-proof container! How to...
Rice and beans. These two staples are the go-to foods for when you're trying to survive, either financially--or literally. Dried rice and dried beans are both cheap to buy in bulk and easy to store for long periods. However, when it comes...
If you love the taste of sourdough bread you will be pleased to find out that it's actually good for your gut health! There are probiotic microorganisms that are created when fermenting the dough that have been shown to...
Smoothies have become a stable part of my daily diet and morning routine. Since moving into an apartment (this was written in 2014, before the converted school bus) we have no longer had access to our former roommate’s blender....
As a Cannabis lover, my first question when trying new things is almost always something along the lines of “Can I put weed in it?” I kid you not, as stereotypical as it is that’s where my mind goes....
Most people know how hard it can be to consume enough produce in a day to get the nutrients we all need on a daily basis. Juicing has become a solution to this issue by removing the fibers and...
Dandelions in particular have been known to be a pesky weed to gardeners when actually, they provide many great benefits. Dandelion leaves are edible and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin C, and more iron and calcium...
I hate water. There. I said it. It's boring, it always tastes strange to me, even if it's reverse osmosis or straight from my BERKEY. I just really don't like it. There was a period of time where I barely ever got...
Eat Your Weeds. Dandelions Are Good For You! It’s the dandelion season now and if there’s one thing I learned as an amateur forager it’s to eat your weeds. Dandelions boast a number of great health benefits. But you can...
This prickly pear cactus candy is INCREDIBLE. When I was 16 I went to Arizona for what was legitimately my first vacation ever. It was like 2 weeks in the Tuscon area which was a huge difference from where I...