Spring is the perfect time to cleanse pretty much anything—closets, beliefs we no longer jive with and of course, our bodies. It’s a natural tendency to want to shed. With the coming of longer days, the body craves lighter foods and more activity. The brain is...
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien There’s a quaint little health food store in Tofino, British Columbia. It’s one of those places that feels comfortable right away, with the incredible...
“We don’t set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people’s hearts.” ~ Pema Chodron The thing I love about vegans is their absolute compassion for all creatures. Okay, maybe not...
“The preparation of food also serves the soul in a number of ways. In a general sense, it gives us a valuable, ordinary opportunity to meditate quietly, as we peel and cut vegetables, stir pots, measure out proportions, and watch for boiling and roasting. We can...