by Gina Woods | Nov 23, 2013 | Herbal therapeutics, Medicine Making, Weed Woman Wild Medicine, Whole Foods Cuisine
I live in the Sierra Nevada mountains and here we are blessed with an abundant harvest of Manzanita. This year I made a very tasty mulled brandy that I hope you’ll love too! Manzanita is a powerful ally to the bears here. They gorge on the berries for a last...
by Gina Woods | Nov 19, 2013 | Baking, Whole Foods Cuisine
Yes, tis the season for all things squash and roasted! Here is a super delicious recipe for a very simple yet beautiful dish. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut Delicata squash in lengths of about 2.5 inches. spoon out seeds and roast on the same pan…yummm Place...
by Gina Woods | Apr 30, 2012 | Herbal therapeutics, Natural health care, Whole Foods Cuisine
Oh the Chia seed AKA Salvia hispanica. So soothing, mucilaginous, nourishing and healing to the digestive tract and mucosa. A delicious little seed rich in omega 3 fatty acids, a- linolenic acid (ALA), protien, calcium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus. Increases...
by Gina Woods | Apr 13, 2012 | Herbal therapeutics, Medicine Making, Natural health care, Whole Foods Cuisine
Ziziphus jujuba, the jujube date also known as the chinese or Korean date. Not a true date a member of the Rhamnaceae family. A fruit from asia generally sold in the west dried and easily obtained in any Chinatown herb shop or from Mountain Rose herb company. Be aware...
by Gina Woods | Apr 5, 2012 | Natural health care, Whole Foods Cuisine
Kefir, traditionally a fermented milk product from the northern Turkish communities. Kefir the word literally translates to mean “feel good”. Makes me want to try it just thinking that is what it means! Kefir supports the bacteria and enzymes in the gut to...
by Gina Woods | Mar 29, 2012 | Baking, Pregnancy, birth and children, Whole Foods Cuisine
Here is a recipe I loved while I was pregnant with my son. I also give it to all my mama’s I doula for. Rich in Iron and fiber, low in sugar and fat, easy to make and delicious. Great snack to boost Iron with the raisins, figs and molasses. kids love it and you...
