Midlife crisis

Puberty hits around age 12 through 18 or so. Starts earlier or later for some, completes earlier or later for others, but all in all our teen years are wrought with transition and change: physical, emotion and mental. There is, as my dear friend Tammy would say, a second puberty: midlife. Some go through crisis … Continue reading Midlife crisis

Dreamsicles

2 tbsp sea buckthorn purée 1 cup orange juice (I used an organic orange/mango juice)  1/4 tsp vanilla powder Blend the ingredients briefly and immediately pour into popsicle molds. Pour into ice cube trays for a flavourful addition to water. Freeze until set and enjoy! As well as being high in vitamin C, sea buckthorn contains … Continue reading Dreamsicles

Lemon-berry longevity tonic

A fresh berry beverage is delightful enough... when you add herbal infusions, it becomes positively divine. This simple smoothie is a daily tonic for the body and soul. Lemon balm was traditionally considered a longevity herb, the tea was sipped or added to the bath, the leaves added to salads and mulled in wines. Lemon balm, … Continue reading Lemon-berry longevity tonic

Lemon roasted kale potatoes

My kids can't stop eating these lemony beauties. A simple way to brighten your roast potatoes and your meal. So easy and delicious! Serves 4. 2 dozen fingerling potatoes (depending on size) 2-3 lemons 5 -6 large kale leaves olive oil sea salt and pepper Wash and cut your potatoes (I prefer fingerling potatoes or … Continue reading Lemon roasted kale potatoes