Samhain. When life stops for projects.
Most days, I feel like there is so much on my plate that when something new comes up I wonder, “how will I fit that in?!” Sometimes I fit it in and other times I ‘kiss and release’ – a phrase I use when I acknowledge something and appreciate it,…
Lentil and Rice Salad with Feta and Parsley
This Lentil and Rice Salad with Feta and Parsley is one of my all-time favorite grain and legume salads for spring through fall (these long, sunny days have my mouth watering for spring!). It is delicious warm or chilled, so it is easy to make ahead or bring on a…
Making Smooth Transitions
We are making transitions constantly in our lives. Some are small like the transition out of bed in the morning or from one task to the next. Others are big like a move or a new relationship. Some can feel big or small depending on our emotional experience. For example,…
Spanakopita with Fresh Herbs and Wild Greens
I am so excited to share this recipe - right out of my new cookbook, Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen, which will be out this June! I chose to share this recipe because it takes full advantage of the abundance of wild foods available in the spring months - nettle,…
Welcome to my blog!
Hi! My name is Brittany, and I write about what inspires me in my practice as an herbalist and educator, and as a person who loves to putter around in the kitchen. Here you will find a combination of recipes, home remedies, herbal and nutritional wisdom, and musings about my experiences in life, teaching and health. Thanks for reading and enjoy!