Veggie Stock!

Do you save all your veggie trimmings or those just about to go bad to use in veggie stock or add to your bone broth? If not, you should! There’s a lot of nutrient density (ie- beneficial vitamins, minerals and micronutrients) in those little odds and ends, you’ve already paid for it, and veggie stock…

Downloadable Pots and Pans Primer and Buying Guide!

I’m so excited! I created a Pots and Pans Primer and Buying Guide!  You can get this buy signing up for my mailing list – the link is on the front page. I’ve wanted to put together this guide for quite some time, and I allowed fear and perfection get in my way.  A special thanks…

Turmeric- The Spice that Helps Relieves Stress, Depression and Anxiety. BONUS: Recipe for Golden Milk

Need a warm, cozy beverage that compliments your #quarantine chic? Or maybe one that helps relieve or mitigates damage that stress has on the body? Or how about one that relieves some stress and anxiety? I have one that checks all the boxes. Golden milk is one for the ages, and it’s got some amazing anti-inflammatory goodness…

How’s The Health of Your Resume?

There’s so much talk about physical & mental wellness, but have you considered the health of your resume lately? I don’t normally talk about job health, but it’s an important part of your life: whether you’re happy or stressed will impact your overall wellbeing. I’m a former HR professional, a trained chef, a yoga instructor…

Thyroid

We all have one, but do you know what it’s for? It’s a little butterfly shaped endocrine (ie hormone) gland that sits in your throat & has a big job. This small but mighty organ produces thyroid hormone, regulates body temperature, metabolism, heart rate and other vital functions in the body. It’s imperative that we…

Tempeh- Tem-PAY not Tem-PE

Tempeh – Tem-PAY not Tem-PE Have you tried it?  It’s okay if you’ve been saying it wrong. Most people do. Kinda like my name, which gets mispronounced a lot. Almost no one gets it right on the first try.  BTW, it’s like Shawna, not Shayna, which has made it seriously confusing. Anyway, back to tempeh.  …

Tofu

Do you love it or hate it? I say if you hate it, you may never have had it prepared properly or in a way that honks your horn. The spongey like staple that many people eschew is the result of coagulating soy milk and using the leftover curds, to form “bean curd”. Tofu is…

Sugar

I don’t eat sugar often, but when I do, I eat vegan pumpkin spice cupcakes with pillows of spiced cream cheese frosting, toasted pecans and a sprinkle of edible glitter. What can I say, I like sparkly things. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I could wax philosophic about the multitude of reasons sugar is bad for you. But I…

Spleen/Stomach

Plagued by worry, stress, anxiety, and over thinking? In TCM, the stomach/spleen yin/yang duo aren’t only digestive fire power & aid in blood flow, but assoc. w. those not-so-fun emotions. This can indicate an imbalance in the stomach/spleen that look like gastrointestinal issues, which are usually the result of inflammation, which is a byproduct of…

Traditional Chinese Medicine

My fave! TCM is a system of health & wellness that’s been used for 1000s of years. TCM focuses on a person’s entire well being-physical, emotional & mental through balance & harmony of energy: Qi & Yin/Yang. May sound airy fairy, it’s anything but. My friend @christianheals says “It’s Chinese Medicine, not Chinese magic.” . There are…