Now it’s time for something different. White cocoa! This is not made with white chocolate. That might be what some people would do but I like to control the quality of all my ingredients. It's very simple to make – you just have to find some organic, fair-trade cocoa butter. Fortunately, a trip to the [...]

One of the best ways to enjoy cocoa is to go outside into the cold and feel the chill. Being cold makes warm beverages taste even better. So, for me, anyway, the 7 Days of Cocoa includes a walk outside, first. Then make cocoa. Todays' cocoa is the basic cocoa with a fruit powder added. [...]

It's Day 2 for the 7 days of Cocoa It's still cold outside. Today's cocoa is not only good for the gut, it's good for the stomach, anxiety and inflammation. I frequently take a mixture of raw honey, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper. It helps my gastritis. It also lowers my anxiety. You know the [...]

It was just a week of bitter cold but for me I seemed to be chilly both indoors and out. My niece bought a package of instant cocoa and it reminded me. I love cocoa (real cocoa – not instant). I hadn't had it in 20 years or more. Why? Brainwashing – its fattening. Funny [...]

I  love plums and since they are now in season locally, this is the best time to buy them as local always has the best flavour. Generally, they are allowed to ripen properly. I couldn't resist buying a bunch at a local farm stand, But I could only eat so many so I decided making [...]

How well does this recipe feed your gut? Each ingredient has benefits either by providing food for good bacteria or by supplying nutrients the bacteria and the gut need to function. Mango, for example, has been show to help maintain beneficial bacteria on a high-fat diet in a mouse study. Brown rice contains resistant starch [...]

This stuff is potent. With ginger, horseradish, garlic, apple cider vinegar, onions, turmeric, honey and herbs, it contains so many beneficial phytonutrients, it's not surprising it carries such a punch of flavour.  The simplest way to use is to put 1-2 tsp in 1-2 tsp water and drink it straight. Do this first thing in [...]