From the monthly archives:

May 2010

Kombucha Part II

May 24, 2010

So you can imagine what I’m sipping right now as I write this post! I am very thankful that my first attempt at kombucha was successful. After letting the kombucha brew/set for about 10 days (without moving it), I removed the large mother scoby (pictured left), with clean hands and no rings, and placed it [...]

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Homemade Kombucha Part I

May 16, 2010

These week’s Sunday Chef post is a little different! I am trying my hand for the first time at homemade kombucha. I have purchased bottled kombucha from health stores in the past (and they come in a variety of wonderful flavors), but they are pretty pricey for a small amount. A member of Nourishing Ways [...]

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Get “Posture” Perfect

May 14, 2010

I came across an interesting article called “Posture in Women” by Andrew Schafer, DC in the May issue of Natural Awakenings magazine regarding womens posture and how important it is to health. This is something that I am personally working on since I have a nasty habit of slouching and hunching my shoulders (not pretty!). [...]

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Identification and Uses of Herbs

May 12, 2010

[ August 7, 2010; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Tour Geri Young’s backyard while identifying common herbs and their uses. You will also learn how to make poultice and tincture and leave with garlic to start your own herb garden. The cost is $15 and you can RSVP to Geri at 616-896-7814.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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How to Make Kombucha

May 12, 2010

[ July 24, 2010; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Learn how to make kombucha (a wonderful fermented beverage with many health benefits) with Sue Myer in this afternoon workshop. The cost is $10 and everyone will leave with written instructions on how to make kombucha and a SCOBY to beging making your own. RSVP to Geri at 616-896-7814.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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Simple Homemade Granola

May 9, 2010

Today’s recipe is for easy homemade granola and it’s the perfect healthy snack or topping for a yummy fruit and yogurt parfait. I found the recipe in the April magazine issue of Body + Soul, but also located it at their website. I actually cut the recipe into approximate thirds (that was a little hard [...]

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Easy Rasberry Dressing

May 2, 2010

I learned this weekend’s recipe at the Wise Traditions 2009 conference and it is a super quick & easy salad dressing that is also pretty! I think it would be particularly good on a spinach salad with mozzarella cheese, dried fruit, and walnuts (but I’ll have to wait ’til tomorrow to try that!). It is [...]

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