It’s that time of year again. I’ve been deep in annual Heart in Hand making and it has been filling me up in all the ways.
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I immediately thought of Cree for this series because of the way she speaks to healing (especially with femme bodies) and how it is rooted in so much- from the natural world, to deep compassion, her Mexican heritage, and so much more. Receiving her newsletters at the start of her business Wise Woman Sanctuary, always felt like a big warm hug in themself, and I wanted to share her wisdom and being with you all. I think we can all make space to learn from healers right now.
I have been making this simple recipe for many years now, and every time it hits the spot just right. I thought it would be the perfect recipe for right now with the abundance of wild mushrooms around us (whether or not you choose to forage them, or buy them at your local market/farmers market!).
Gretchen has been a long-time inspiration and someone who I worked with a few years ago in her Critical Conversations sessions through her business Weird Specialty. I felt called to ask Gretchen to take part in this series as she is a prominent voice for deep change that I align with: economically, environmentally, socially, creatively…and is someone who has her finger truly on the pulse.
It is fun and magical to create these sodas- making the festivity of enjoying it all the more special and celebratory. With a little patience, your dream carbonated libation awaits.
“Homeward” aims to highlight some folks on here who I am continually inspired by, through a q+a and glimpse into the life of…in “AWD-vessel-form”.
Most pieces heading out the door these days have a percentage of recycled clay in them. Here is my process for reclaiming clay scraps back into its lovely, moist, workable self!
The other day, I was hungrily searching for something to eat for a post-lunch-pre-dinner snack and the perfect summertime sandwich was born! Leftover grilled vegetables from the previous nights supper, thinly sliced soft cheese, gremolata, and some homemade sourdough. Now it is all I want to eat…ENJOY!
A long list of some anti-racism resources for my fellow white and non-Black people out there. Please take a look and choose a few to dig into. Make time for anti-racism work. It is an everyday practice. Not just reading an article, or going to one protest, or posting one thing, or having one conversation…
Part of my #aMomentOfSensoryCleansingForYourFeedAndLife series on Instagram that I thought I would bring to the website in times of ultimate nervous system healing and calming.
A longtime go-to of mine that is SUPER versatile and delicious. Enjoy!
Especially in times like the present, there is something said for the healing and symbolism of making concoctions that takes a few weeks to brew and become themself. The care-taking/tending-to aspect of Fire Cider is something that is healing itself. And I think we could all use something right now that gets up excited for the future-even if that is just a few weeks.
Some of my favorite things to, places to eat, etc. in Tacoma out and about.
A great simple back pocket soup recipe goes a longgg ways- whether on nights you have no idea what to make and can forage in the fridge to throw one together, or as a crowd pleasing side on a warm night. I’ll often make them and put them in a tumbler or mug to sip on alongside my supper or throughout the next day/s. Can be served with a slab of toast and butter or sweet potato fries or lasagna or whatever you’re having for supper! Same with the smoothies. They make a great snack or meal side.
I remember my mom used to make this simple/intuitive supper often when I was young. It is warming, filling, and can be as packed with vegetables as you want it to be! Now we make it relatively often, especially in the winter months.