Shakti is a Sanskrit word for the power of the Divine Feminine. It is known as Shekinah in Israel, disguised […]
Flowers and Tea Arrangements
Mushroom Madonna
Deep in the Forest her Presence is found. High in the mountains where melt snow becomes streams of sacred sound. […]
Cob Ovens Are Not for Sissies
The Clay Source I just returned from digging clay outside of Ashland Oregon. Let me tell you hauling three five […]
Herbal Vinegars
This recipe is an old Medieval Vinegar that has an interesting story. During the plague times in Europe so many […]
Lavender Lace Cake
Ah Lavender Lace Cake sounds like words from a song I once heard. Lavender is abundant here at Silent […]
Healing Gardens @ Silent Stay Retreat
Plant List for Gourmet Herbal Garden Golden Rain Rosemary Lime Balm Saters Thymubra Organum Vulgare Hot and Spicy Winter Savory […]
Mediterranean Herbal Salts
I lived on the borders of France and Italy for several years. Every Friday was market day in Ventimiglia, Italy […]
Magdalena’s Sage Leaves
I knew a chef who owned the greatest little Italian restaurant in Dunsmuir, Calif. many years ago. Magdalena was from […]
Music is the Wings of the Soul
I became familiar to death at an early age when my childhood friend Tim died. His Mother was my Mother’s […]
