He was a blind man. A beggar. He lived long before Braille and social welfare, so he was probably far more desperate than the homeless man who holds a cardboard sign outside your car window today. He begged in order to eat. He scrounged to survive. But then one day there was a stir on… Read More Bartimaeus
I’m not in a wheelchair. I’m not on chemo. I’ve ended up in the hospital only two times, for brief outpatient visits. To see me, you’d assume I’m the picture of perfect health. But underneath this strong exterior lies deep weakness. I’ve been given the gift of chronic illness. And while I would love to… Read More The gift of illness
I had no known food allergies until 8 years ago when I was 31 years old. It came as a surprise, really. I’d taken the challenge of a two-week “Spring cleanse,” eating a strict regimen of raw foods. The first few days were brutal (sugar and caffeine withdrawal, anyone?) but effective: I cured a six-week… Read More Our favorite recipes {DF/GF/SF}