Motherhood: The catalyst for your calling.

Becoming a mother changes how we view the world. With our sweet little bundle arrived, it can suddenly feel urgent to create a brand new world for our children to live into. Seemingly strange, motherhood simultaneously kicks our drive to make a difference into high gear, while at the same time putting our foot on the brake -with the round …

Cheesy Meatballs

Want to make meatballs without the breadcrumbs? Then let me introduce you to nutritional yeast! Nutritional yeast is cheesy flavoured vegan superfood that not only stands in for cheese, but it also has a salty flavour. Nutritional yeast is high in B-vitamins, chromium and natural glutamic acid (which make is a great superfood for those struggling with fatigue, alcoholism and …

Cream of Seed Cereal

Looking for a more wholesome and wheat free alternative to cream of wheat cereal? You can still get the same texture and taste of Cream of Wheat cereal (without the gluten and anti nutrients) by using this nutritious seed grain alternative containing millet, amaranth, buckwheat and quinoa. Seed grains are not technically grains, but cook up just like them being …

Warm Raw Chocolate Hemp Chia Porridge

I have a new obsession…creating delicious & nutritious homemade cereals that are easy to make and as quick as cereal for busy families like mine- on the go! This one’s a yummer, with a lovely chili powder kick! Warm Raw Chocolate Hemp Chia Porridge What you will need: 1 cup unsweetened cocononut or shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw cocao nibs …

How to Heal Childhood Eczema Naturally

Have you hit a place of futility your own or your child’s eczema and food sensitivities? Does everything you eat seem to aggravate your symptoms while the list of trigger foods and intolerances is increasing to the point that you wonder if there will be anything left to eat in your family’s future? You’ve already tried…. Replacing all your staple …

Thou Shall not Feed Thy Child, Like a Little Adult

It is important not to think of infants and children as little adults in our feeding of them because essentially their digestive systems do not mature until about the age of 6 or 7. Their digestive enzymes are not as plentiful or as efficient as ours and they are less able to assimilate the nutrition that is provided. “Intestinal materials …

How to Feed a Postpartum Woman

In the postpartum, a mother’s digestive power is weakened, yet her need for nurturing and vital nutrition remains strong. This article is intended for those who will be cooking for the mom while she tends to her baby in the first six weeks postpartum. Mother, you can help make this an easier task by filling your fridge and pantry with …

Healing Eczema-The Story of a Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Recovery

While it has been well over 2 years since my son’s recovery from eczema, the emotional turmoil and angst that I experienced as a mother witnessing my child suffer, is still quite raw. While I rarely think of this experience in our current day to day lives, every once in a while noticing him scratch an itch near the area …

Tuna Cakes (grain free)

This is a simple, wholesome fast food that the whole family will enjoy for breakfast, lunch or supper! Tuna Cakes (makes 8 medium tuna cakes) What you will need: 2 cans tuna (no salt added) 2 cups almond flour 2 eggs 1 tsp unrefined sea salt butter or coconut oil optional ingredients to taste: fresh herbs of your choice lemon rind …