Especially for Spring: Dandelion Salad

1/2 lb. dandelion greens Dressing: 1 clove of garlic 2 t lemon juice 1/2 t umeboshi paste 1 t oil (optional) Blend the dressing ingredients in a mortar and pestle until creamy. Toss with the dandelion greens and enjoy! -from Healing with Whole...

Dang Gui & Huang Qi Chicken Soup

Dang Gui (Angelica Root) is a medicinal herb used to tonify and move blood and relieve pain. Huang Qi (Astragalus) is used to tonify Qi. Both are used post-partum to help nourish and replenish a Mom’s energy and health. This recipe is a simple a great way to integrate this herb into a warm soup. I have Dang Gui, Haung Qi and other herbs in raw form available for prescription and sale. Schedule an herbal consult with me...

Breakfast Congee

(makes 4-6 servings) 1 cup rice 5-6 cups water 3 quarter sized slices of minced ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup dried dates (chopped) 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped) maple syrup, honey, brown rice syrup or agave nectar to taste Add all ingredients EXCEPT SWEETENER to crock pot and cook 4-6 hours on warm until grain is tender. It is better to use more water and cook for longer. You can also cook congee on stovetop on low...