Herbal Medicine

Cooking with homegrown herbs and plants helps establish a symbiotic relationship with the earth. When we are in touch with our surroundings, we can become more present in the now and appreciative of what we have around us. My lovely friend Sam gave me an enormous bundle of her home grown herbs from the kindness of her sweet soul. I had a kitchen full of rosemary, french lavender, lemon balm, peppermint, you name it!

Dishes to add fresh herbs to

- Goat cheese pasta

- Coffee with real vanilla beans

- French lavender brioche rolls

- Rosemary and garlic potatoes

Homegrown herbs carry a strong medicinal and spiritual property that adds nutrition to our bodies. Make a list of the natural herbs growing around you and different recipes you’d like to try.

Here’s what I came up with - Cucumber for cleansing and hydrating my system, peppermint to stimulate the brain and body, and more protein to support muscle growth. Because of my CMT, I have to be cautious with what I eat and make sure I have enough nutrients to keep my body lively.

What is your favorite thing to cook with? Cooking fresh homemade meals supports our connection to the hearth of our home. Going to the garden or the produce stand and sensing what your body needs is step on the path to holistic healing.