You've probably heard of "Groundhog Day." In the dominant culture, the beginning of February is celebrated by a small, burrowing mammal coming out to see his shadow, or lack there of. Perhaps you saw the movie with Bill Murray. Weird, right? Do not let this silly tradition fool you. There is much more wisdom to this time of year. No offense, to groundhogs and the other animals who spend the winter tucked away in hibernation, it's really quite wise! Somewhere, somehow, the fes

Bone broth is one of the ways that food and herbalism blend in my kitchen. The broth is full of trace minerals and you can add herbs like reishi, astragalus, elderberry and burdock to infuse your meal with plant medicine. It's tasty and it's an easy way to get a meal going; add it to a grain for an extra kick, warm it up with miso for a savory afternoon treat, freeze it in ice cube trays for a little flavor to veggies. Once strained and sealed, it also stays fresh in the frid