A Different Approach In a sourdough impassioned culture that leans more towards strict regiments, I tend to have a more relaxed voice. If you've been overwhelmed by the idea of having to feed and care for a bubbly kitchen pet, I hope I can soothe your reservations to start the joy of a sourdough journey. Sourdough entered our kitchen about 8 short years ago in a little rustic cabin by the ocean. Since that introduction, I've heard many excuses for not endeavoring to use sou

Devil's Club Oil, Bark and Salve Topping Off the Devil's Club Oil Introducing Devil's Club / Oplopanax horridus / Alaskan Ginseng Most of our readers now know that we used to live in Alaska, but now we live in Arizona. However, this location change has not stopped us from gathering this incredible source of overall healing for our family. Last time my husband came home from work in Alaska, he brought home an entire tote of Devil's Club stalks! We have witnessed firsthand ho

Magnesium Flakes What is Magnesium? Magnesium is an essential mineral that is important for varying systems of the body such as, the muscular system, nervous system, heart function, skeletal system and I would venture to add its aid in proper gut health. As a family, we've seen drastic improvement in all of these areas since we started supplementing magnesium on a regular basis, both topically and though oral consumption. Benefits of Magnesium The benefits of magnesium can

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