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A little tip from a chef, it's not always about the protein, it should be cooked well, but the real star is the sauce! A great sauce can fix a world of hurt and even save an abysmal turkey. Mole is a sauce very complex in flavour; sweet, spicy, bitter and full of umami. My version of black beans is inspired by bits and pieces of recipes from different countries.
A few years ago I went to see a functional medical doctor, who had me do more tests than I humanely thought possible. The two biggest issues he found were a damaged mitochondrial ability to produce energy, and a compromised gut lining/SIBO. One of the main products he recommended was Atrantil.
Read MoreAs the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscape, nature offers a gentle reminder of the cyclical rhythm of life. Fall is a season of transition. Everything around us is changing, and it’s essential to embrace this shift, pause, reflect, and prepare for a thriving new year.
Read MoreWe prioritize small family-run farms that either farm organic or as close to organic as they can. For us, stress-free birds that live a natural life with good care, feed and an open, clean environment should be the standard all farmers adhere to.
A low FODMAP diet restricts the consumption of short-chain carbohydrates that aren’t absorbed properly by the intestines in an attempt to figure out which foods are causing you discomfort. This blog will discuss the three phases in the low FODMAP diet: the elimination, reintroduction and personalization.
Read MoreWe make it a priority to ensure the values of sustainability & animal welfare are upheld in our supply chain - particularly with locally sourced Albertan beef! Wesource from farms that are organic and SPCA certified, promoting free-range and grass-fed beef cattle.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like your body was speaking in a cryptic language, leaving you puzzled about what's really going on? Those unexplained health issues could be linked to histamine or mast cells. Understanding the role of histamine and mast cells might just crack that code.
Read MoreA big component of what I would call “herbal medicine” are tinctures. Herbal tinctures have been used for thousands of years, made by soaking plant parts (e.g., leaves, flowers, roots, bark, etc…) in a solvent like alcohol or vinegar, which allows for a greater part of the whole plant to be extracted.
Read MoreFamily owned and operated since 1988, St. Francis Herb Farm got it's name from a bird of prayer that sat upon co-founder Jeremy Rivett-Carnac's head, becoming a guardian symbol for the farm and an icon for the business.
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