19:100 garden to bed

can't believe it's been 6 days since my last post.
we were away 4 days on a volunteer project
then to a wedding where i took the pictures for the bride & groom
when i came home it was more than chilly-
we had a frost (first one here on the lake)

so i had to go out and pillage the rest of the edibles
from out of the garden and pull the plants that are
not frost resistant.
the last hour of daylight was a very busy one!
the kale & collards still stand proudly. :)
and the potatoes are still snuggled in the earth.
soon the entire garden will be put to bed
and covered with a blanket of soft fluffy white snow.
i saved my sunflower heads for the winter birds
they will enjoy that, i'm sure.

this morning i began on the laundry
that i swear, the neighbors must have been adding to the basket....
how could 2 people left unattended bring so many
items to the basket?!?!

the house smells cinnamon fresh since i added a few drops
to the vacuum basin....
and also an extra boost to my 4 thieves vinegar/water spray.
i am so very happy with that blend, knowing i am preventing
the bacteria virus mold that is prevalent during the fall months.
i was very impressed to read about the cinnamon oil
being able to even kill airborne pathogens
and the 5 oil combination that works together in a synergistic
manner to do even more good than each oil alone can accomplish.
amazing stuff.

since we last were together here on the blog
i had the opportunity to make peace with someone
who wasn't on good terms with me, and i missed her so.
i feel like crying with happiness every time i think
of having my dear friend back in my life.
such a weight lifted,
forgiveness, being forgiven,
it is such a gift and blessing.

joy.



xoxo
snowdrop

how to stay warm???

the first snows of winter are flying.
i love the snow but not the cold-
can't really have one without the other.

how does a raw fooder stay warm in the winter?
ahhh, many ways can help.

i have a wood burning stove that warms me better
than any modern day heating system.
it's soothing crackle warms the soul along with the body.

i warm my food- no need to eat cold raw food!
i do so by both heating the food and by adding heat to the food.
warming it on stove top or in the dehydrator to body temp
or a little bit higher... makes a world of difference.

also by adding cayenne to the recipe- i get a warming
glow as i eat, one that warms me from within.

warming spices:
* Black & white pepper
* Ginger
* Garlic
* Cayenne
* Cloves
* Coriander
* Chives
* Cinnamon
* Caraway
* Parsley
* Turmeric

warming foods

here is a list of foods to keep your body feeling warm.
ancient peoples believed that keeping the body warm came from within
and found that certain foods could raise the body’s temperature:

* Legumes
* Carrots
* Squash
* Parsnips
* Beetroot
* Walnuts
* Coconut
* Dates
* Red pepper
* Pine Nuts
* Chilis

don't forget to keep up on your variety of greens
as they are chock full of vitamins and minerals
thus boosting your immune system keeping you healthy
and full of energy.

i warm my plates, before i put my food on it
this way it doesn't plummet in temperature
from the counter to the table, before i even get one bite in!
what you take in can chill you if it is physically cold
so on those nippy days take care to avoid chilled food & drink
and don't forget to bundle up!
woolly knitted socks and hat are a sensible option

and don't forget to move around, get that blood pumping

all this without turning up the thermostat or eating cooked food!


...of course having a plate of warmed harvest apple crisp never hurt :)