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Energizing Paleo Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day

Energizing Paleo Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day

Energizing Paleo Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day

Simplify Your Life with Easy Meal Prep Recipes

Simplify Your Life with Easy Meal Prep Recipes

Simplify Your Life with Easy Meal Prep Recipes

Low Carb Egg Cups

Low Carb Egg Cups

Low Carb Egg Cups

The linden is perfect for harvest!
#lindenflower #lindentea #lungsupport #basswood #americanlinden #tiliaamericana #calmingherbs #demulcents

The linden is perfect for harvest!
#lindenflower #lindentea #lungsupport #basswood #americanlinden #tiliaamericana #calmingherbs #demulcents

Who else loves fall? 🙋🍂🍁🍃
#autumn #fall #sweaterweather #pumpkinallthethings

Who else loves fall? 🙋🍂🍁🍃
#autumn #fall #sweaterweather #pumpkinallthethings

MMH is going green with our snow removal this year! Can’t wait to try out our new electric snowblower from @egopowerplus ☃️❄️🌱
#electricsnowblower #greensnowremoval #greenhome #ecofriendly #ecopowertools

MMH is going green with our snow removal this year! Can’t wait to try out our new electric snowblower from @egopowerplus ☃️❄️🌱
#electricsnowblower #greensnowremoval #greenhome #ecofriendly #ecopowertools

Watercress #wildedibles #nywildplants #wnyforaging

Watercress #wildedibles #nywildplants #wnyforaging

🌸Myosotis scorpioides, the true forget-me-not or water forget-me-not, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It loves very wet soil and is a prolific self spreader and can have dainty petals of many colors, including the vivid blues and pinks you see here. #wnywildflowers #forgetmenot #nomowlawn #springfirstfoods #beefriendlyyard #suburbanwildflowers #myosotis

🌸Myosotis scorpioides, the true forget-me-not or water forget-me-not, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It loves very wet soil and is a prolific self spreader and can have dainty petals of many colors, including the vivid blues and pinks you see here. #wnywildflowers #forgetmenot #nomowlawn #springfirstfoods #beefriendlyyard #suburbanwildflowers #myosotis

Happy 7th birthday, Scoby! #scoby #kombucha #scobyhotel #continuousbrew #probiotics #fermentedtea #fermentedfoods

Happy 7th birthday, Scoby! #scoby #kombucha #scobyhotel #continuousbrew #probiotics #fermentedtea #fermentedfoods

🥖Used up some crusty 2 week old Wegmans organic whole grain baguette by making croutons this morning. ⬅️ swipe to see the final product.
#homemadecroutons #wegmans #wholegrain #vivalabaguette #wastenot

🥖Used up some crusty 2 week old Wegmans organic whole grain baguette by making croutons this morning. ⬅️ swipe to see the final product.
#homemadecroutons #wegmans #wholegrain #vivalabaguette #wastenot

The garlic mustard is really coming in!
#eattheweeds #backyardforaging #garlicmustard #wildedibles #wnywildedibles #growfoodnotlawns

The garlic mustard is really coming in!
#eattheweeds #backyardforaging #garlicmustard #wildedibles #wnywildedibles #growfoodnotlawns

How vibrant is the color of this flowering kale I was recently gifted? Just gorgeous!
#nofilter #floweringkale #ornamentalkale #ediblelandscaping

How vibrant is the color of this flowering kale I was recently gifted? Just gorgeous!
#nofilter #floweringkale #ornamentalkale #ediblelandscaping

Who else is prepping for Thanksgiving today? 🙋‍♀️
Cinnamon yam medallions🍠
#yams #EVOO #seasalt #cinnamon #prepping #thanksgivingdinner #vegetarianrecipes #veganrecipes #wholefoodrecipes #nourishthebody

Who else is prepping for Thanksgiving today? 🙋‍♀️
Cinnamon yam medallions🍠
#yams #EVOO #seasalt #cinnamon #prepping #thanksgivingdinner #vegetarianrecipes #veganrecipes #wholefoodrecipes #nourishthebody

Happy 6th Birthday, Scoby! 🥃 #kombucha #scoby #booch #fermentshealthegut #tea #scobyhotel

Happy 6th Birthday, Scoby! 🥃 #kombucha #scoby #booch #fermentshealthegut #tea #scobyhotel

Doing some stuff this morning. 📚🌾☕️
#neverstoplearning #herbalmedicinemaking #tinctures #glycerites #coffeeandbooks #ediblewildplants #eattheweeds #herbalism #naturopath #herbalist #plantidentification #localforaging #seasonalforaging

Doing some stuff this morning. 📚🌾☕️
#neverstoplearning #herbalmedicinemaking #tinctures #glycerites #coffeeandbooks #ediblewildplants #eattheweeds #herbalism #naturopath #herbalist #plantidentification #localforaging #seasonalforaging

Self-Heal as far as the eye can see! The pollinators are quite happy. 🌱
#selfheal #prunellavulgaris #growfoodnotlawns #growyourownmedicine #growmedicinenotlawns #herbalremedies

Self-Heal as far as the eye can see! The pollinators are quite happy. 🌱
#selfheal #prunellavulgaris #growfoodnotlawns #growyourownmedicine #growmedicinenotlawns #herbalremedies

5 days later and it’s harvest time!

🌼Linden blossoms (Tilia americana) drying for tea and infusions! Linden is a demulcent (soothes mucous membranes), nutritive (especially for the heart - it has heart-shaped leaves), gentle nervine (calming, relaxing), and expectorant (good for colds/flu). The blossoms and bracts attached are what I harvested, in the very short window that they bloom. I may try harvesting the seeds too later this year, which are said to taste like chocolate.
#lindenflowers #linden #lindenblossoms #lindeninfusion #basswood #tilia #harvestingherbs #nutritive #nervine #demulcent #expectorant #nourishthebody #nourishthemind

5 days later and it’s harvest time!

🌼Linden blossoms (Tilia americana) drying for tea and infusions! Linden is a demulcent (soothes mucous membranes), nutritive (especially for the heart - it has heart-shaped leaves), gentle nervine (calming, relaxing), and expectorant (good for colds/flu). The blossoms and bracts attached are what I harvested, in the very short window that they bloom. I may try harvesting the seeds too later this year, which are said to taste like chocolate.
#lindenflowers #linden #lindenblossoms #lindeninfusion #basswood #tilia #harvestingherbs #nutritive #nervine #demulcent #expectorant #nourishthebody #nourishthemind

My linden is almost ready to harvest! We are blessed to have a beautiful huge old tree in our backyard.

Linden, aka Basswood (Tilia americana)
This plant is a demulcent, nutritive (especially for the heart - notice the heart-shaped leaves), gentle nervine, and expectorant (good for colds/flu). The blossoms and bracts attached are what I will harvest when they flower, in a very short window, and dry for tea primarily. I may try harvesting the seeds too later this year, which are said to taste like chocolate.

Do you use linden in your herbal medicine cabinet?
#linden #tiliaamericana #basswood #nourishingherbalinfusions

My linden is almost ready to harvest! We are blessed to have a beautiful huge old tree in our backyard.

Linden, aka Basswood (Tilia americana)
This plant is a demulcent, nutritive (especially for the heart - notice the heart-shaped leaves), gentle nervine, and expectorant (good for colds/flu). The blossoms and bracts attached are what I will harvest when they flower, in a very short window, and dry for tea primarily. I may try harvesting the seeds too later this year, which are said to taste like chocolate.

Do you use linden in your herbal medicine cabinet?
#linden #tiliaamericana #basswood #nourishingherbalinfusions

Hungry critters having a snack.
#peonies #springflowers #ants

Hungry critters having a snack.
#peonies #springflowers #ants

My new favorite way to start the morning.
#frenchpress #goodcoffee #mothersdaygifts #blessed

My new favorite way to start the morning.
#frenchpress #goodcoffee #mothersdaygifts #blessed

Completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of appreciation shown me by my department for Admin Assistant Day today. I’ve been a happy tears mess all day. 😭 Isn’t that little typewriter just the cutest thing ever?? Can’t wait to get back into the office. These folks are such a blessing to support. 💜
#workingfromhome
#ilovemyjob
#administrativeprofessionalsday
#gratitude

Completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of appreciation shown me by my department for Admin Assistant Day today. I’ve been a happy tears mess all day. 😭 Isn’t that little typewriter just the cutest thing ever?? Can’t wait to get back into the office. These folks are such a blessing to support. 💜
#workingfromhome
#ilovemyjob
#administrativeprofessionalsday
#gratitude

Week 1, here we come. I’ve always said I could never homeschool, yet here we are. I still maintain that teaching is not my calling. It took me the entire day to prepare one week, and that’s with significant direction from school. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for teachers, but this just cemented how hard their jobs are. And this is just for 1 kid! #Godblessteachers #Homeschooling #firsttimehomeschooler #lessonplanning #stayorganized #keepbusy

Week 1, here we come. I’ve always said I could never homeschool, yet here we are. I still maintain that teaching is not my calling. It took me the entire day to prepare one week, and that’s with significant direction from school. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for teachers, but this just cemented how hard their jobs are. And this is just for 1 kid! #Godblessteachers #Homeschooling #firsttimehomeschooler #lessonplanning #stayorganized #keepbusy

In the quiet morning light, I can look out the back, and for a moment it feels almost like the world is normal again. Just for a moment. #taketimetorest #enjoythequiet #quietmorning #springiscoming #birdssinging #quietmoments

In the quiet morning light, I can look out the back, and for a moment it feels almost like the world is normal again. Just for a moment. #taketimetorest #enjoythequiet #quietmorning #springiscoming #birdssinging #quietmoments

With praise and thanksgiving.
🍂🍁🍃🙌🙏
#thanksgiving #wegivethanks #fall #autumn #thankfulness

With praise and thanksgiving.
🍂🍁🍃🙌🙏
#thanksgiving #wegivethanks #fall #autumn #thankfulness

Random boot or portkey? 🤔 #itsbeenthereforaweek #harrypotter #portkey #magic #wizards #muggles

Random boot or portkey? 🤔 #itsbeenthereforaweek #harrypotter #portkey #magic #wizards #muggles

Monday grind. Stayin’ positive. #mindovermonday #goodvibesonly #optimismiscontageous #workit

Monday grind. Stayin’ positive. #mindovermonday #goodvibesonly #optimismiscontageous #workit

🍳Low Carb Egg Cups, easy make-ahead breakfast or snack. Recipe link in bio ☝️
🥓🥚🧀
http://www.bit.ly/LCeggcups
#mealprep #mealplanning #lowcarb #paleo #keto #breakfast #eggcups #goodmorning #protein

🍳Low Carb Egg Cups, easy make-ahead breakfast or snack. Recipe link in bio ☝️
🥓🥚🧀
http://www.bit.ly/LCeggcups
#mealprep #mealplanning #lowcarb #paleo #keto #breakfast #eggcups #goodmorning #protein

Rock concert? Nope. Sisterhood night at church! #1000women #sisterhood #family #loverevolution #tfhny

Rock concert? Nope. Sisterhood night at church! #1000women #sisterhood #family #loverevolution #tfhny

Pretty sure these are Agaricus placomyces growing quite happily in my front yard. Not going to bother with other tests to rule it out, since they are poisonous, it’s too risky for my taste. I know herbs; I do not know ‘shrooms. #mushrooms #wildforaging #poisonousmushrooms #shrooms #agaricusplacomyces

Pretty sure these are Agaricus placomyces growing quite happily in my front yard. Not going to bother with other tests to rule it out, since they are poisonous, it’s too risky for my taste. I know herbs; I do not know ‘shrooms. #mushrooms #wildforaging #poisonousmushrooms #shrooms #agaricusplacomyces

Yesterday was gorgeous on the lake! So peaceful. #findserenity #fingerlakes #conesus #WNY #perfectday #latesummer #lightbreeze

Yesterday was gorgeous on the lake! So peaceful. #findserenity #fingerlakes #conesus #WNY #perfectday #latesummer #lightbreeze

Wild mint #spearmint #menthaspicata #commonmint #gardenmint #foraging #WNYmedicinalplants #WNYedibleweeds

Wild mint #spearmint #menthaspicata #commonmint #gardenmint #foraging #WNYmedicinalplants #WNYedibleweeds

Sweet Heat BBQ Kabob at church today! #robskabobsny #tfhny #kabobs #grillin #foodtrucks #sundayfunday

Sweet Heat BBQ Kabob at church today! #robskabobsny #tfhny #kabobs #grillin #foodtrucks #sundayfunday

Summer Sundays at TFH are lit! 🔥 Join the fun at 9:30 and 11:30am! #church #tfhny #awesomechurch #sundayfunday #lawngames #lawnhangs #picnicinabox

Summer Sundays at TFH are lit! 🔥 Join the fun at 9:30 and 11:30am! #church #tfhny #awesomechurch #sundayfunday #lawngames #lawnhangs #picnicinabox

It’s blueberry season!! New post up on the blog about the health bennies of this super food, as well as a ton of delish recipes!
http://www.bit.ly/blubriez
#superfoods #blueberries #freshfruit #healthfoods #blueberryrecipes

It’s blueberry season!! New post up on the blog about the health bennies of this super food, as well as a ton of delish recipes!
http://www.bit.ly/blubriez
#superfoods #blueberries #freshfruit #healthfoods #blueberryrecipes

My favorite. #peonies #favoriteflower #WNYflowers #springblossoms #zone6a #perennials #bulbs

My favorite. #peonies #favoriteflower #WNYflowers #springblossoms #zone6a #perennials #bulbs

Happy First Day of Summer! #summer #summersolstice #longestdayoftheyear

Happy First Day of Summer! #summer #summersolstice #longestdayoftheyear

New sign for the house. #painttherapy #welcomesign #farmhousesign #crafty #distressed #oldwoodsigns #upcycle #repurpose

New sign for the house. #painttherapy #welcomesign #farmhousesign #crafty #distressed #oldwoodsigns #upcycle #repurpose

Lake life! #fingerlakes #conesus #lakelife #boatlife #summer #WNY

Lake life! #fingerlakes #conesus #lakelife #boatlife #summer #WNY

All the flowers! 🌺 🌸 #nofilter #springflowers #iloveflowers

All the flowers! 🌺 🌸 #nofilter #springflowers #iloveflowers

Second year mullein growing like crazy! 🌱💚 #mullein #WNYmedicinalwildplants #keeptheweeds #Verbascumsp

Second year mullein growing like crazy! 🌱💚 #mullein #WNYmedicinalwildplants #keeptheweeds #Verbascumsp

Friday fortitude! #doyourbest #knowbetter #dobetter #motivationalquotes #mayaangelou #selfimprovement #keeplearning #nourishthemind

Friday fortitude! #doyourbest #knowbetter #dobetter #motivationalquotes #mayaangelou #selfimprovement #keeplearning #nourishthemind

The linden blossoms will be ready to harvest soon! And nope, the red galls on the leaves do not affect the harvest! #Tiliasp #lindenblossoms #limenailgall #Eriophyestiliae #WNYmedicinalplants #tinctures #nourishingherbalinfusions

The linden blossoms will be ready to harvest soon! And nope, the red galls on the leaves do not affect the harvest! #Tiliasp #lindenblossoms #limenailgall #Eriophyestiliae #WNYmedicinalplants #tinctures #nourishingherbalinfusions

Thrilled that my Black Cohosh survived the winter and is doing quite well! #blackcohosh #actaearacemosa #WNYmedicinalplants

Thrilled that my Black Cohosh survived the winter and is doing quite well! #blackcohosh #actaearacemosa #WNYmedicinalplants

The air smells amazing here! #lilacs #lilacflowers #flowerblossoms #myfavorite

The air smells amazing here! #lilacs #lilacflowers #flowerblossoms #myfavorite

I love these tiny beauties! #creepingspeedwell #Veronicarepens #WNYwildflowers #tinypurpleflowers #groundcover #perennials

I love these tiny beauties! #creepingspeedwell #Veronicarepens #WNYwildflowers #tinypurpleflowers #groundcover #perennials

How many different edible/medicinal plants do you see in this picture? #eattheweeds #WNYmedicinalplants #WNYedibleweeds #medicinalherbs

How many different edible/medicinal plants do you see in this picture? #eattheweeds #WNYmedicinalplants #WNYedibleweeds #medicinalherbs

Dinner!
Cauliflower Parmesan 👍
Swipe left to see the step by step! Recipe 👇
#cauliflowerparm #wfd #vegetariandinners #keto #lowcarb #vegetarian
Recipe:
1. Slice cauliflower into 1” pieces.
2. Drizzle with EVOO, salt & pepper, and any spices.
3. Bake at 425 for 35 min.
4. Top with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan, and broil until bubbly.
🍽

Dinner!
Cauliflower Parmesan 👍
Swipe left to see the step by step! Recipe 👇
#cauliflowerparm #wfd #vegetariandinners #keto #lowcarb #vegetarian
Recipe:
1. Slice cauliflower into 1” pieces.
2. Drizzle with EVOO, salt & pepper, and any spices.
3. Bake at 425 for 35 min.
4. Top with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan, and broil until bubbly.
🍽

Hard to choose just 3 from my favorite bake shop 🧁#cupcakes #bloodorange #hazelnut #coconut #vegan #glutenfree

Hard to choose just 3 from my favorite bake shop 🧁#cupcakes #bloodorange #hazelnut #coconut #vegan #glutenfree

Tacoooooos! #flyinhawaiian #alpastor #koreanbbq #tacosaturday #lunchwithsisters

Tacoooooos! #flyinhawaiian #alpastor #koreanbbq #tacosaturday #lunchwithsisters

Thus begins the season of edible wild plant spam on my feed. You’re welcome in advance! 😁 #purpledeadnettle #wildedibles #WNYedibleweeds

Thus begins the season of edible wild plant spam on my feed. You’re welcome in advance! 😁 #purpledeadnettle #wildedibles #WNYedibleweeds

Lunch! #bigsalad #paleo #keto #lowcarb #greens #veggies #meat
Wegmans:
Organic lemony arugula
Organic herb baked tofu
Organic chicken thighs
Orange sweet pepper
Sunflower seeds
Organic blueberry pomegranate dressing
🌱
Go Raw sprouted pumpkin seeds
Chosen Foods chia seeds
Moon Cheese in cheddar

Lunch! #bigsalad #paleo #keto #lowcarb #greens #veggies #meat
Wegmans:
Organic lemony arugula
Organic herb baked tofu
Organic chicken thighs
Orange sweet pepper
Sunflower seeds
Organic blueberry pomegranate dressing
🌱
Go Raw sprouted pumpkin seeds
Chosen Foods chia seeds
Moon Cheese in cheddar

What’s holding you back? #madeformore #mondaymotivation #letitgo #yourpastdoesnotdefineyou #baggage #weallhaveastory #hope #potential #growth #selfdiscovery #findhealing

What’s holding you back? #madeformore #mondaymotivation #letitgo #yourpastdoesnotdefineyou #baggage #weallhaveastory #hope #potential #growth #selfdiscovery #findhealing

It’s a little choppy out there today! #fingerlakes #fridaysatthelake #conesuslake #spring #cottagelife #moody

It’s a little choppy out there today! #fingerlakes #fridaysatthelake #conesuslake #spring #cottagelife #moody

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