The health of our gut impacts the health of our entire bodies. As someone who’s suffered their share of gut issues, I incorporate gut healing foods and drinks daily to make sure it’s balanced. Of course eating a plant-based diet is first and foremost at…
The saying often goes the “secret’s in the sauce”. This recipe is no exception! Well, all in the batter, that is! Here in the South, Chick- fil-a has a cult-like following. Of course the reason for everyone’s addiction isn’t the chicken (let’s be real, no…
Times are weird, y’all! I feel like I’ve been living in the twilight zone and don’t think I’m the only one. Stress and anxiety have been running high for months. The uncertainty with our country, the world, economy, and our health is causing quite a…
If you dine out in many southern restaurants chances are you’ll find grits on the menu. While this porridge like breakfast is a southern staple, it actually gets its origins from the Native American Muskogee tribe. The tribe would use a stone mill to grind…
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…
I’ve fallen off the wagon lately for posting recipes regularly, but that is all going to change, starting now and with this delicious recipe for Lemon Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts! I’ve been making some version of this recipe for years actually so it seemed…
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…
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…
Having a healthy immune system is important at all times of the year, but especially so when there’s something specific going around. Well, now is as good a time as any, because there sure is something specific going around! One of the best ways to…
Potatoes are amazing, I’ve known that for ages. But I didn’t know I could love them even anymore until I tried them smashed. Who knew crushing them just a little bit and roasting could make these delightful little tubers even better?! Well, it does. I…
