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Preserving More Than the Harvest
Overrun with zucchini? Summer abundance asks us to become creative—eat some now, preserve some for later, and share what we have. Through oversized squash, ten pounds of beans, and small hands helping beside me, I realized we were preserving more than food. We were preserving a season.

Jennifer Peck
5 days ago7 min read
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Fresh Herbs Are Food, Not Garnish: An Ayurvedic Guide to Using and Preserving Fresh Herbs
One day out in the field, we were talking about herbs—how at the farmers market, no one really buys them. It struck me because, for me, herbs are one of the reasons I fell in love with Many Hands Organic Farm in the first place. They give out so many of them. Not just a token bunch, but generous handfuls of cilantro, dill, parsley, basil, summer savory, and whatever else is thriving that week. One large share from Many Hands Organic Farm included seven different herbs alongsi

Jennifer Peck
Jul 2413 min read
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Is Yogurt Actually Good for Your Gut? The Ayurvedic Truth About Probiotics
We’re often told yogurt is a universal health food, but Ayurveda teaches that there is no such thing. Traditionally known as dadhi, yogurt is powerful medicine—but only when used correctly. If you've been struggling with morning congestion or digestive heaviness, it might not be what you're eating, but how you're pairing it. Today, I’m sharing the Ayurvedic truth about yogurt and the lighter, gut-friendly Takra recipe I use in my own kitchen.

Jennifer Peck
Apr 184 min read
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Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse: A Gentle Guide to Detox & Renewal.
Does your body feel like it’s still in winter hibernation? This time of year, many of us feel a sense of "Kapha heaviness"—sluggish digestion, low energy, and a mental fog that just won't lift.
In my latest blog, we explore why Spring is the natural season for a gentle reset. No extreme juice cleanses or deprivation—just simple, grounded Ayurvedic wisdom, my go-to kitchari recipe, and rituals that nourish your nervous system.

Jennifer Peck
Apr 154 min read
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Rooted & Radiant: Beet Medicine for Blood, Liver & Summer Balance
A few nights before I harvested the first beets from my garden, I dreamed of them. I could see their deep red roots in my mind—rich, earthy, and almost glowing beneath the soil. I didn’t know exactly why, but something about them was calling to me. Even before they were ready to harvest, I found myself falling in love with them, admiring their vibrant greens with a sense that whatever was growing beneath the surface was going to be something special. By the end of the week, t

Jennifer Peck
Jul 13, 20257 min read
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