FAQ - What is a CSA and Why Should You Join One?
CSA is most well known for its acronym meaning Community Supported Agriculture. The National Agricultural Library defines CSA as a "community of individuals who pledge support to a farm through purchasing shares of the farms production, whether it be food, produce, or other products made by the farm itself.”
A newer meaning to CSA is Community Supported Apothecary. This is defined as, “a fresh & seasonal focused apothecary being supported through the community (local or at large). This apothecary offers seasonal offerings and harvests that are consumed either medicinally or culinarily. A Community Supported Apothecary also provides educational opportunities to a collective, so they may learn and grow in herbalism for the home or family.
Our Sunday Staples
For the past two and a half years, our Sunday mornings consist of volunteering and making breakfast for a congregation of people. Over the years, we have recipes that are requested over and over. It took us a while to get these just right, and are so happy people love eating them week after week. We thought we would share them here, so on your next whip up in the kitchen, maybe they will become staples in your home.
Detox or Redox?
Detox, short for detoxification, refers to the process of abstaining from and ridding the body of unhealthy substances or toxins. This can include diets, supplements, and lifestyle practices to aid in such elimination. Redox, short for redox potential, are indicators that your mitochondria are functioning correctly or incorrectly. Improving redox relies on mitochondria, little power stations in our cells that convert nutrients into energy.
Autumn & Winter: Getting Grounded with Seasonal Produce
Fall Produce brings abundance and harvest. Plants that grow abundantly during this time are roots such as carrots, sweet potatoes, greens just to name a few, along with transitioning fruits such pear, pomegranate, apple and citrus. These help to hydrate the body and give much needed minerals that are lacking that we need heading into the cold months.
Heat Exhaustion Signs & Treatment & Our Fave Summer Drink Recipes!
The summer heat is no joke in Texas! With temps that can reach over 110 degrees, heat exhaustion is prevalent and can affect so many. We have had experience with heat exhaustion, and sometimes it can come on without warning or when you don’t expect it. Learn about the factors that make you more susceptible and things you can do. Plus our favorite hydrating recipes!
5 Reasons A Nutritionist Says to Give Homemade Sourdough a Try
Diving into gluten, digestibility, biome, carbs, and minerals of this ancient food.
Back to School Herbs & Lifestyle Tips for Families
Whatever schedule you find you & your family in this fall, it can be a great time to nourish your family with healthy herbs, recipes and lifestyle tips!
Summer Fridge Pickles
One food that always goes quick on the table are fridge pickles... especially served on a tray with raw cheese cubes, grass fed jerky, fresh fruit from the garden, and some gluten-free crackers. Hungry yet? These pickles are not canned, which helps them keep their beneficial enzymes (because the cucumbers and vinegar are still raw).
Corn Silk Uses & Remedies
When summer comes around each year, you can be sure that corn on the cob will be a feature in meals, picnics, and backyard barbecues. But did you know that this famous staple in summer cooking is medicinal as well? Many studies have cited using corn silk and its potential antioxidant and healthcare applications as a diuretic agent, hyperglycemia reduction, and as anti-depressant and anti-fatigue agent.
How to Support Your Bodily Detox Systems
When we normally think of “detox” we think of eating a certain way, taking a pill or herb to clean out some sludge that might have developed. And while that is definitely beneficial and has its place and time (we love spring for this), there are things you can do day-to-day to support the key systems that are responsible for keeping your body moving toxins along in the right way.
Balancing Inflammation
Inflammation is an important reaction of the body when an injury occurs. Acute inflammation can be a life saver, bringing important healing components to the area in an attempt to regain balance. Inflammation is an important event of cellular defense system, and can be triggered by a variety of factors such as pathogens, allergens, damaged cells and toxic compounds. Inflammation indicates tissue remodeling & repair, and is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function.
Winter Cleansing Practices ~ Tips & Do's and Dont's
So what is the best way to ease into the New Year? What are the best cleanses for January and the New Year? While every body, mind and soul are different, honoring the seasons and climates have been the way humans have been doing it since the dawn of man.
Garlic and Shallot Galore ~ How to plant these medicinal wonders in your garden
A staple to almost every garden, easy to grow, and highly medicinal…the amazing allium family (think onion, garlic, shallot) never disappoints in bringing a wonderful flavor and unique healing property to your plate. Old as time itself, these cold hardy, drought tolerant, pest resistant plants have made their way across the world and into our bellies and apothecary.
Eating Seasonally and How it Helps Your Brain
Humans are more connected with our food supply than we might think. The natural cycle of the sun and the way that plants grow is in sync with your body's needs. Winter greens that grow abundantly help to hydrate the body and give much needed minerals that are lacking in the cold months. Fresh fruit in summer give much needed electrolytes for the summer warmth, and can even keep the body cool.
Love Your Amazing Liver
Many cultures throughout time have thought there was something special about the amazing organ, the liver. The Babylonians attributed magical powers to liver and used it for divinations. The Greeks considered the liver as the home of all human emotions.
Holiday Pine Tea Recipe
Herbs and water have been used for thousands of years to bring the body back into balance. Across cultures and time, there have been countless ways to infuse herbs into water. We love to use the Earths natural heater in Texas for our infusions. The sun!!
Herbal Sun Tea Recipes
Herbs and water have been used for thousands of years to bring the body back into balance. Across cultures and time, there have been countless ways to infuse herbs into water. We love to use the Earths natural heater in Texas for our infusions. The sun!!
Flower Power! How to use Edible Flowers to Beautify & Nourish your Spring Meals
Many edible flowers offer wonderful nutrition. The colors in edible flowers yield phytonutrients, which can enhance immunity, intercellular communication, repair DNA damage from exposure to toxins, and detoxify carcinogens.
DIY Elderberry Syrup and Gummies Recipe
Elder is by far one of my favorite plants, herbs, fruit & flower. All in one, this plant can pack an immune system punch and is safe for most everyone* to use.
Infused Sea Salt
Salt has gotten a bad rap in the last few years (with some merit to hypertension), but it mostly applies to white table salt. Sea salt is a wonderful additive to your diet, and in balanced amounts can be beneficial for your cells, heart, muscles, and adrenal glands.