Food as Medicine: Pecan (Carya illinoinensis, Juglandaceae)

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a member of the Juglandaceae family, which also includes other economically important North American trees, such as hickory (Carya spp.) and walnut (Juglans spp.).1,2 Fossil records show that the pecan tree can live up to a thousand years, and its existence predates human settlements in North America.3 Pecan can grow to … Continue reading Food as Medicine: Pecan (Carya illinoinensis, Juglandaceae)

Blessed Yule

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Whole Acorn Squash Cream Soup

Ingredients 4 medium acorn squash ¼ cup cream cheese 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup chicken broth ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 350. Cut off about 1” stem ends of squash to real seeds. Scoop out and discard seeds and membranes. Arrange squash in a 13” x 9 … Continue reading Whole Acorn Squash Cream Soup

Yule~Winter Solstice:the reason for the season is the return of the sun

The Yule~Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, and hence – the longest night. This year it takes place on December 21st. various other names for the Winter Solstice include Midwinter, Yuletide (the Teutonic version), Alban Arthan (Caledonii Tradition, or the Druids), Feill Fionnain (Pecti-Wita Tradition, which falls on December 22nd). Yuletide lasts from … Continue reading Yule~Winter Solstice:the reason for the season is the return of the sun