by Kate Etue | Jan 21, 2021 | Recipes
Elderberry smoothies may seem like a Pinterest fad, and okay, maybe they are. But Elderberry syrup has been a trusted cold-and-flu remedy since the 1600s. I personally love the flavor, and have felt great when taking elderberry gummies, but I’ve been looking...
by Kate Etue | Jan 13, 2021 | Meal Planning, Recipes
2021 is going to have to shape up soon, because we didn’t think we’d be hitting the comfort foods so hard right now. How are we coping with the early sunsets, cold weather, anxiety-provoking news, and kids that still need love and care and feeding? Um,...
by Kate Etue | Nov 11, 2020 | Thanksgiving, Recipes
When the weather turns cold, one of the first drinks I whip up is wassail. (No, not pumpkin spice latte.) Never tried a wassail recipe? I can help, because I make batches of it each winter. In fact, this-cider based hot drink has come to be the flavor and scent of...
by Kate Etue | Nov 2, 2020 | Meal Planning, Recipes
There’s a lot of chatter about immune-boosting foods in my social feeds this week, and I get it. Between the time change, the stress of Election week, the colder weather coming in, and (of course) COVID-19 being an ever-present concern, I wouldn’t mind...
by Kate Etue | Feb 27, 2020 | Recipes
If you’re looking for natural immune-system boosters during cold and flu season, the key ingredients for reducing inflammation and boosting our immune systems to look for are: -garlic -turmeric -ginger -green tea -vitamin C from citrus and dark, leafy greens. ...