Posts Tagged ‘Seraphina’
Culturing Vegetables
While it seems cultured foods such as designer kombucha and fermented vegetables are a health food trend, cultured foods have been around as long as people have. Naturally fermented foods were borne out of necessity: to preserve food in the absence of refrigeration. Naturally fermented foods, also called cultured foods, result from harnessing naturally occurring…
Read MoreThe Amazon Jungle of Ecuador
The first steps I took in the Andes of Ecuador were like walking through thick molasses. Immediately I had no choice but to slow down. Literally. Adjusting to altitude pressure is a peculiar experience. Though I wanted to move fast, I had no choice but to move in slow motion. The altitude in Quito is…
Read MoreWhat to do for the Cold or Flu
It’s not too often that I get sick with a cold or flu, but when I do I take it as an opportunity to practice what I preach and take note of what actually works. I basically study myself in the process of illness so I can learn from it. A few days ago I…
Read MoreAutumn Harvesting
As the heat of the sun wanes, what’s left of the harvest hangs on the boughs. Bright red hawthorn and rose hips will soon become ever-present against the muted colours of the coming winter. Their bright colour is inviting, beckoning for attention. And for good reason. Hawthorne berries strengthen capillaries, blood vessel walls, and strengthen…
Read More