So my sugar craving is out of control, which is why you haven't seen much here lately. I can't blame raw foods; I sense a physical/hormonal issue that was underlying a long time, and that raw eating brought it into the light.

In any case I am getting intentional, as they say. Stumbled onto a sweet little post about white sage in that effort this morning, which is fairly common in southern Californian (and my backyard!) Reading this about sage it occurred to me to look there for help. You know what the heck.

I like what the Chumash knower of such things says about herbal oils. Using the leaf, and only one in a cup, just sounds so sensible.

Isn't this beautiful? It's water plus the buds of maybe seven lavender stalks, chopped leaves from maybe the same number mint stalks, and about a third of a green apple chopped.


It sits in the sun all day and then the moon all night.


If the taste is strong enough I'll strain it, but if not everything stays in. Then it goes in the fridge.

From my girl Jinjee:

"WATERMELON !! Must Read and Share

The more we study watermelon, the more we realize just how incredible this fruit really is.

It’s full of antioxidants shown to reduce the inflammation that contributes to diabetes, asthma, atherosclerosis..., colon cancer, and arthritis - but that’s not all.

Other beneficial ingredients in watermelon are known as Phytonutrients - which are naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive and able to trigger healthy reactions within our body.

1. Asthma – The antioxidants, such as Citrulline in watermelon can reduce toxins in the body. Some of these toxins are believed to trigger asthma attacks.

2. Arthritis – Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C and Beta-Carotenes. Both have anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis.

3. Bladder Problems – Containing 92% water, this melon acts as a natural diuretic that cleanses your kidney and bladder.

4. High Cholesterol – The cleansing properties of watermelon may also reduce the risk of clogged arteries. The fruit is also believed to increase HDL (good cholesterol levels).

5. Constipation – A glass of watermelon juice can naturally eliminate waste and promote proper digestion.

6. Bloating – Again, the diuretic effect of watermelon can eliminate water retention. It is especially recommended for women who retain fluids during menstruation or pregnancy.

7. Heart Disease – Watermelon contains Folic acid and Citrulline that works in tandem with other essential vitamins. Some research indicates that these vitamins may reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke and colon cancer.

8. Itchy Skin – As the water from the melon cleanses your system, it can flush out the toxic waste that cause some forms of itchiness.

9. Prostate Cancer – The Lycopene in watermelon has been extensively reported to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

10. Blemishes – Watermelon can also be used as a beauty aid to reduce skin blemishes. Simply rub your skin with a small piece of watermelon. Leave the juice on for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Share If You Love this info about Watermelon."



Licorice root

So I'm addicted to sugar! 

So Maybe This Is True For Christ's Sake! So Would You Get Off My Back Already!

Don't want to do anything rash...but am thinking of chewing on a licorice twig when a craving hits and see what happens. One of my best enemies used to chew on licorice twigs. It definitely gave her a look.

If Lynne Rosetto Kasper says it,

well -- you know the rest. She says you can soak raw garlic and raw onion in (raw) lemon juice to "lessen their heat."

Hoping to confirm this means, "make raw garlic edible by Maggie," will report soon.

Last night's dindin

A zucchini "mandolined" into noodles...chopped red bell pepper...chopped tomato...handful of 24-hour-soaked garbanzos, chopped, for protein...half a chopped green onion...a sprinkle of capers...

Then a non-raw sautee, in just enough cheap, high-temp-ok cooking oil, of pressed garlic, the other half of the green onion chopped, salt, cheap white wine, a sage leaf and rosemary twig (not chopped, just for infusion's sake), and a last-minute teaspoon of nonfat plain "Greek" yogurt...spooned onto raw food above, along with a couple splashes of room-temp, non-cooked olive oil.

It was fucking fabulous!