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Summer Recipe: Pesto with Garlic Scapes and Dill

by Stephanie

These days, most of my time in the garden has been spent observing and weeding (lots of weeding!). I have a big garden outside of the veggie patch and weeding is a fact of life for us right now. But I find it soothing. Spending time in the garden is a great time to listen […]

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8 Easy Tips for Making Soup

by Stephanie

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I’m not sure about you, but I AM COLD! I don’t remember an October where I had to turn on the heat. We’re cheap and usually wait until November to turn it on, ha!  I think this comes from growing up in a 150-year-old house and my mom saying ‘Just put on a sweater!‘ Well, […]

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Eat what you love.

by Stephanie

The other day I was leaning over the stove making my breakfast and I thought “I really love this breakfast.” One of my favourite breakfasts is scrambled eggs made with chopped peppers and a bit of onion and topped with fresh dill, feta and olives if I have them. I eat this with a slice […]

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Easy Turkey Soup Recipe

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Let me guess. You got really excited to host Thanksgiving dinner this year and you bought a gigantic turkey to feed the crowd… …and now you have tons of leftover turkey. Did I get that right? This happens a lot over the holidays. Our eyes are way bigger than our stomachs and we have a […]

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The hubs has been very diligent about getting out The hubs has been very diligent about getting out for his steps and most time it’s at night. It takes more of an effort for me, but when I go it’s magical especially in the snow with all of the lights. Plus we get the added benefit of fresh air before bed. I highly recommend it!
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There ‘s a lot you can do to stay healthy in this There ‘s a lot you can do to stay healthy in this super sick season. 

As much as possible eat whole foods. I have teens so you know… this isn’t always in my control but do what you can at home.

Wash your hands! You don’t need antibacterial soap… just regular soap will do the trick.

Keep up with vitamins and minerals. Lemon water with a bit of salt first think in the morning and teas throughout the day. 

My kids take the first few supplements every day and the last few when they feel something coming on. 

I’m a huge fan of lemon ginger buckwheat honey tea when sick. Buckwheat works well on coughs!

Eat a big breakfast, go to bed early, get outside and get some exercise. When you’re sick go outside for fresh air.

There’s more weirdo stuff I can tell you about but this is a great start.

(I really hope I don’t jinx our family with this post! 🤪).

P.S. I’m not a doctor. I’m simply telling you what has worked for my family for years.

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Hey! I'm Stephanie. I'm a Writer, Culinary Nutrition Expert and Cooking Instructor helping families cook nourishing meals. Read more about me {here}.

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