Southern Cooked Collards

If you’re from the South chances are you’ve eaten collards a time or two. These green leafy vegetables are a staple in southern cuisine. Heck, they’re so revered in the South that they’ve been designated the state vegetable of South Carolina! However, my only complaint…

Podcast Ep 42: Finding Compassion for All

I believe for situations to get better they often have to get worse. Messes have to be made and issues have to be addressed for them to ever stand a chance at getting better. Today is a quick little episode reflecting on the current state…

Homemade Hemp Milk

One of the most versatile plants on the planet is finally having its well deserved moment, HEMP! This amazing plant can used for paper, clothes, biofuel, nutrition, and much more. While hemp is part of the cannabis family, it doesn’t cause any psychotropic effects like…

Broccoli Potato Casserole (gluten-free and vegan)

Being from the South, I know a thing or two about casseroles; they’re a staple around these parts. 🙂 However, they’re generally not very healthy, typically loaded down with meat, dairy, and/or cheese, with a few scattered veggies here and there. Let’s be real, the…

Podcast Ep 37: All About Immune Health

When it comes to protecting our bodies from illness the immune system is our first line of defense! It helps distinguish the good from the bad, friend or foe. While there are vital nutrients necessary to its function, there are also things that can cause…