DIY with Chaga & Reishi Mushrooms!

DIY with Chaga & Reishi Mushrooms!

Reishi Mushroom Fudge Prep time: 30 min. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1/4 cup dehydrated reishi (powdered in coffee grinder) 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp. coconut shreds 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 tbsp. cacao butter 4 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. vanilla 1 pinch sea salt optional garnish:...
Penny’s Quick Pickles

Penny’s Quick Pickles

Pickle It! Onions, radishes, zucchini, watermelon rind, carrots and of course the Queen of All Pickles, the cucumber! It’s easier than you think whether it’s a quick pickle or you’re planning to “putting up” for the months to come.   Check out our tips...
Out Standing in the Garden

Out Standing in the Garden

Every June, without fail, I have stood in my newly finished and finally planted garden, exhaled… and instantly thought about what I will do differently next year. Gardening, a hobby for me, has always gotten the best of my “wouldas” and “couldas”. I have spent...
Plant-Based Goodness!

Plant-Based Goodness!

As someone who grew up in a vegetarian family, plant-based eating has always come pretty naturally to me. I’ve found that the most delicious, creative, and filling recipes tend to be plant-based. When I tell people I am vegan, most people’s first question is “so what...
Re-Grow Your Greens!

Re-Grow Your Greens!

Why did I start re-growing my little romaine butts, my baby bok choy and anything else that would reincarnate before my eyes? I would like to tell you it was due to a well-planned out science experiment for my now homeschooled first grader. Or, maybe that it was just...
Calling All Gardeners: It’s Time to Start your Seeds!

Calling All Gardeners: It’s Time to Start your Seeds!

Spring is officially here and the last frost of the season is looming near. It’s time to start seeds! In Connecticut, many vegetables require too many days to fully mature if sown as seeds directly in the ground. Start your seeds indoors in a sunny window, preferably...