As you may know from my post back in July of 2016 we have been raising quail. We received our first batch or 50 day old chicks via the USPS mail. And due the large number of males in that batch we did have to take a number to the butcher. The quail was pretty Read more about Our Quail hatching[…]
We just received our baby quail. These are very small birds that can be an easy introduction to raising food to eat. They are great for egg production and meat. They don’t take up much room. Only 1 sq ft per bird. They start producing eggs at 8 weeks and lay one everyday for life. Read more about Baby quails – too cute – great intro to sustainable farming[…]
Matcha Tea has been receiving a ton of attention in the natural health arena; this is because of its unique healing and preventative properties. Matcha tea is full of anti-oxidants and most importantly the antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). According to a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – “The green tea Read more about Matcha Tea[…]
This is a super simple ferment that not only gives you a great tasting snack, but is good for your gut! The benefits of fermenting are well know. It helps improve your gut flora, which in turn helps with digestion and improves your overall health. Once you have your pomegranates fermented you can add them Read more about Pomegranate Ferment[…]
Salt has been a key player in the survival of humankind as its ability to preserve foods was a foundation for civilization. The salt-shaker has been a staple of the dining room table, sitting next to its brother Pepper for ages. Yet, in recent years low-salt diets have become a fad, as salt has been Read more about Himalayan Crystal Salt: Pink Gold[…]
Virgin Coconut Oil (VOC) has become the new “it” oil! And no wonder…it has been used for hundreds if not thousands of years by the Pacific Islanders and by many in various parts of Asia. It has amazing antifungal(i), brain boosting(ii), wound healing(iii), antiviral, and antibacterial(iv) properties. As such I have 5 great uses for Read more about 5 uses for coconut oil[…]
Thank you for following my posts and coming on this journey with me to healthier living. Over the past year I have posted a number of articles that were very enlightening on the state of the food system and how bad things have gotten for us all. Since this is my first post of the Read more about Start the New Year with homemade toothpaste[…]