Vegetable Nori Rolls with All the Fixin’s
Nori is dried seaweed that is in the genus of red marine algae, called Porphyry. It is loaded in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, zinc and, iodine. Nori is … Read More
Five Favorite Foods to Eat During Cold and Flu Season
Colds and flu now have their own season and that season is fully upon us! Lucky us. So, instead of falling prey to a host of un-unfriendly germs, why not … Read More
Five Flu Fighting Foods Your Kids Will Love
Flu season is best navigated by a good dose of common sense and a good helping of nutritive foods to keep you and your family healthy. As a family … Read More
Girl's Night Out at Shops at the Hook October 23, 2014
Girl’s Night Out October 23rd, Thursday at Shops at the Hook and Pleasure Point Apothecary in Santa Cruz, CA. Come enjoy a night of treats, pampering and shopping with your gal pals. … Read More
Calendula – First Aid (Calendula officinalis)
Like a mini burst of sunshine in the garden, Calendula is a darling amongst herbalists and gardeners. Calendula has amazing skin healing properties and is primarily used topically in … Read More
Asparagus Says Spring!!
Spring is here and so are the asparagus shoots. In our modern day quest to eat locally grown foods in season, asparagus is the vegetable to start with. The … Read More
Lovers! Beware of Nutrition Vampire Number 2 on Valentine’s Day!!
Partially Hydrogenated Oils are Jill’s Number 2 Nutrition Vampire Real earth grown fats like mono-poly-and even saturated fats in the right balance are not only good for you but are … Read More
Natural Post Holiday Cleanse
I hope you enjoyed every indulgence the holiday season offered! But if the season to be jolly has left you with a jiggle around your middle or feeling mentally and … Read More
Herbal Medicine Chest
Fall is a good time to start gathering herbs for the chilly days and winter months ahead. These roots, shoots, leaves and flowers are beneficial to help restore and sustain … Read More
Herbal Spotlight~ Nettles
Botanical name – Urtica dioica, Urtica urens Health Benefits Ahhchooo! Don’t let the last few weeks of chilly weather get you down. Boost your system with the medicinal herb, Stinging Nettles. … Read More