“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.”   -Joanne Raptis Do you...

I love summer so berry much. and I’m feelin’ peachy keen! Summer is here and that’s the best time to eat local and seasonal as there tends to be plenty...

Enjoy the summer picnics and barbecues without the sugar and the hangovers by making simple mocktails. Be aware that many mocktail recipes are vaguely “better for you” than the real...

I love feasts and celebrations and I really enjoy all of the special dishes at various times of year. I confess that sometimes I even take a couple of extra...

Our bodies are of such a complex machinery that it’s important to spiral back to various things from time to time to be sure we are getting everything we need...

I believe there are lessons and truths coming from all traditions. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a spiritual book based on the wisdom of the Toltecs in...

This is a story I wrote based on my travels in 1995 which included an Easter visit to my friend’s family home in Cornwall near Bude. It was such beautiful...

“Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift.”                                  ...

Long and lazier days of summer make it perfect for lots of reading. In addition to those fun beach reads, I like to include some books to learn more about...

***This post was originally published in February 2020 a few weeks before the global lockdown. We know a lot more now about immunity and wellness and the importance of taking...