There is something deeply satisfying about preparing food from my own kitchen and carrying it with me into the day. Whether I’m heading out for ranch work or spending long hours in the work truck, having food already prepped means I won’t skip meals or settle for something unhealthy. For a long time, I used
Can you live plastic free? Living plastic free seemed like a large but attainable goal in 2025. I did not understand the ramifications and extent of how much plastic there is in this world and in my own life. Perhaps it is an unattainable goal? Even though I have been cooking from scratch, living a
Why Sprout? (Beyond the Basics) I started sprouting back in 1990. I found health books by Dr. Ann Wigmore, Viktoras Kulvinskas, and Dr. Norman Walker. I still have those books and am a daily faithful sprouter. Here’s why… Sprouting activates enzymes that break down anti-nutrients like phytic acid (which can block mineral absorption in raw
Pause and consider… Plastic, born of distant oils and factories, presses against our food in the fridge, the cupboards, or a sun-warmed lunch pail left in the car. Heat stirs it awake, releasing ghostly vapors—chemicals and microplastics seeping straight into the berries, breads, and greens we hold dear. Over time, these silent invaders wander into