Jewelry Development with Maasai Women in Tanzania
I knew that I wanted to travel abroad. But I was not sure where I wanted to go and for what purpose. While contemplating...
Plant Conversations
Did you know that plants are connected underground by a network of mycelium, which allows for them to communicate via electrical action potentials (like...
Naturopathic Medicine- a valuable component in the future of healthcare!
In May, Naturopathic Doctor Marcy Feibelman and I ventured to the country's capital to converge with other naturopathic advocates from all over the US-...
Theobroma cacao
Chocolate can take many forms, but it all originates from Theobroma cacao, a plant that grows in Africa, South America, and Central America (with...
Flower Power
As Fall spirals into Winter, vegetable plants will send out splendid flowers. It's their final stage-an attempt to spread seeds for next season. Though...
Cultures with Cabbage
Bacterial cultures that is. After all, many lacto-fermented foods (which utilize lacto-bacteria) contain cabbage as an ingredient. Its the principle component of sauerkraut and...
Fermentation, Tabasco Style
Its what gives sauerkraut tang, pickles potency, and kimchi character- FERMENTATION. Or more specifically, lacto-fermentation.
Whats cool about lacto-fermentation is that you don't need a...
The Good Earth Garden Party
Last Spring I started working at The Good Earth Organic Gardening Center in Hope, RI. A beautiful place just outside of Providence (but seemingly...
Herbal Root Stew
A couple of months ago I made an herbal root stew for my Farmacy Herbs "graduation potluck". Everyone really liked it and one of...