The Power Of Purple

by | Jul 15, 2011 | Healing With Plants, Sustainable Beauty

The Power Of Purple What is it about the scent of Lavender that is so sublime, intoxicating, and instantly refreshing?  Redolent of walking down a sunny path in Provence or Tuscany, the hum of bees filling the air, the sharp aroma of lavender is a familiar yet exotic...

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish….

by | Jul 7, 2011 | Kitchen Rituals

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish…. They are, sadly, on their way out.   A report by the Species Survival Commission,  released this past Spring,  found that 40 species of fish that live in the Mediterranean could disappear in just a few years due to...

Water Spirits

by | Jun 28, 2011 | Heart & Soul Tending, Seasonal Goodness

Water Spirits They call her Yemaya, Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the Mother of All.  She is most often depicted as a mermaid, or simply a beautiful woman standing amidst the waves.  Her name in Yoruban (West Africa), is a contraction of Yey Omo Eja, which...

Berry Berry Good!

by | Jun 18, 2011 | Kitchen Rituals, Sustainable Beauty

Berry Berry Good! Strawberries have been around more than 2000 years; records show that they were prized in ancient Rome for their medicinal uses. Strawberries are recognized as having more vitamin C than some citrus fruits.  They are also high in fiber, folate,...