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  • Boosting Immunity with Lacto-Fermented Vegetables - the-works-seattle

    Boosting Immunity with Lacto-Fermented Vegetables

    Did you know including a couple of forkfuls of lacto-fermented vegetables such as raw sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickled vegetables or other probiotic-containing foods such as red miso, dairy kefir, and water kefir that contain “good bacteria” not only support the health of the gut but also influence immune system functioning and regulation?
  • A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Apothecary and the Idea of Gathering - the-works-seattle

    A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Apothecary and the Idea of Gathering

    Shannon Douglas is the writer, photographer, and recipe developer behind Honest Magazine, a quarterly publication exploring our food and its roots, including themes of wild food, gardening, and slow living. She is sharing some of her tips and tricks for building your own apothecary in a two-part blog series.