Author: melissawickey
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Cancer and TCM- a Podcast Recommendation
Dr. Katie Deming and TCM expert Brandon LaGreca share pearls of wisdom I have still been settling in since returning home from my 30 day water fast… all of my clothes have been falling off of me, so yesterday, I went to Girlfriends and Second Act, the best consignment shops in Friday Harbor, and had…
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Fermentation Frenzy and my 40th!
October 11th was my 40th birthday! It was a different kind of birthday for sure, skipping all the usual treats, but I loved every minute of it. All day on the 9th and 10th, I devoted my body, mind, and spirit to preparing various kinds of sauerkraut well into the wee hours of the morning!…
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Take Stock in Jiggle Joy
Gentle, gelatinous, jiggling mound, Cold from the fridge, thwwwwock goes your sound Plop into to pot, you begin to warm No longer chilled goo, you’re changing your form! Liquefying, odds- defying, Broth down, essence up Eagerly waiting, mouth salivating- Oh, when will you fill my empty soup cup? No matter the chaos, regardless the doom-…
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Refeeding Begins
Wow. I can really never recall a time when I was so excited about food. Simple food. Humble zucchini blended with fresh basil, cilantro, and skimmed chicken wing stock. Pinch of salt. That first moment, all I could say was, “Oh my god, Oh my god, Oh my god.” I’m not exaggerating- my friend, Margot,…
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I Dream of… SOUP
A few nights ago, I watched epic Japanese film “Tampopo.” If you haven’t seen it yet, stop what you’re doing and make a plan to (it is streaming on Max). I have long been a lover of culinary delights and old school healing arts. I operate an acupuncture clinic/ massage studio / tai chi school-…
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