September 21, 2020 By Sarah White 1 Comment

Today, I'm bringing you a quick hit of the gut health and immunity-building tips that I'm personally using to stay as healthy as possible in these crazy times. There is a lot of fear surrounding the current pandemic, and while most things about this situation are out of your control you do still have the power over your own personal health routines. To be clear, I'm not claiming that any of these strategies will prevent you from getting sick, but keeping your immune system in top shape is still obviously a good thing when it comes to overall health, immunity…

May 11, 2020 By Sarah White 2 Comments

This is the perfect recipe for stay-at-home days when you have too much time on your hands. The key to a perfect risotto is love, attention and lots of slow meditative stirring to help you get your mind off of the fact that it looks like we'll be stuck at home for another couple of weeks. It's gloomy and rainy in Ontario, which means it's the perfect day for a big bowl of comforting creamy brown rice - tonight you'll find me in the kitchen listening to Fleetwood Mac records while chopping earthy mushrooms & fresh herbs for this soul-satisfying…

October 26, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

Foraging is one of my favourite ways to connect with nature; not only is it a great excuse for a long meditative walk in the woods, it also has added culinary & medicinal benefits. In Ontario, fall is the best season to forage for wild mushrooms. Delicious varieties like my favourite chanterelles are plentiful, and the best way to get them is to search for them yourself. It’s a wonderful excuse for a mindful (mushroom hunting takes concentration) walk in the forest before winter settles in. If you’re new to foraging for wild mushrooms going out with an expert is…