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If we eat food from all over the world are we eati If we eat food from all over the world are we eating seasonally? 

For example: kale is in season on the east coast right now, being a hearty green in the colder season. Yet when we go to the grocery store we are gonna find kale from California. 

Is it still better to eat seasonally when we arenโ€™t eating local? Are we even eating seasonally if the food isnโ€™t from where we are? 

We are so divided from our food. It is so hard to know what the best thing to do is. 

Thoughts?!? :) 

Side note: I had been craving this salad for a little while now and there were things in the kitchen that needed to be used sooner than later. On top of being delicious I also made it for the following benefits:
โ€ข kimchi: I used the rest of the kimchi I had with the juice because I needed a gut health boost. Feeding the good bacteria in the gut. 
โ€ข fire cider: some that I made early this winter. I added this for a vinaigrette because itโ€™s delicious as well as helps boost the immune system. 
โ€ข kale, brussels sprouts, lemon: all in season at this time. 

โœจrecipe: roast Brussels sprouts in the oven with some oil (avocado, olive, or coconut) and seasonings. I also like to add some soy sauce or maple syrup (or both) for a more savory or more sweet option. Once soft put on broil for a few minutes to get crispy. Chop your kale and cabbage and massage with your (washed and clean!) hands with some more oil, salt, and lemon juice. Add in all your other toppings. I added sautรฉed mushrooms and onions. Mix together with a vinegar of choice (I did fire cider!!). I didnโ€™t have any but quinoa would have been really nice in this salad. Enjoy! :)

#salad #saladsofinstagram #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #foodismedicine #lunch #saladideas #recipe #eatseasonal #eatlocal #saladrecipe #vegan #fermentedfoods #fermentation #brusselsprouts #firecider #food #yummy #delicious #healthylifestyle #foodphotography #boostyourimmunesystem
How are we already so far into January!?! ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ˜‚ How are we already so far into January!?! ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ˜‚
Spring rolls!!! Really fun and (for the most part Spring rolls!!!

Really fun and (for the most part) easy to make... once you master rolling them ๐Ÿ˜…

It is really up to you what you choose to put in them. For these you can see in the first picture all the veggies I did. Along with...

Miso ginger tofu:
โ€ข slice tofu into long strips. 
โ€ข mix together 1 part miso and 1 part hot water until miso is dissolved. Next add finely chopped fresh ginger (you can use powder but I like it fresh) as well as fresh garlic. 
โ€ข after letting marinate for a little while fry in a pan with some oil. 

To wrap your spring rolls itโ€™s also pretty much up to you ๐Ÿ˜‚ mess around with it to see how you like them. I will say as a pointer that if you want them to look pretty put the nice stuff down first. If I am making them for other I will place herbs and edible flowers down first, next some veggies, noodles, and more veggies. Again itโ€™s really up to you. 

Finally to make the peanut sauce to dip:

To start mix together equal parts nut butter (I like peanut or sunflower for nut free), soy sauce (or liquid aminos), water, optional hot sauce. Season to taste by adding any other seasonings such as garlic powder, ginger, pepper, etc. 

Enjoy!!!
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#springrolls #homemade #homemadespringrolls #asian #asianfood #veggies #vegetables #tofurecipes #saucerecipe #herbs #edible #edibleflowers #untamedmedicine #makefood #makefoodfun #delicious #yummy #kidfriendlyfood #partyfood #partyfoodideas #recipe #vegan #veganrecipes #fun
Our bodies are made to have movement. We can not b Our bodies are made to have movement. We can not be stagnant. When things arenโ€™t flowing ,they get stuck and are unable to work properly. 
 ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšต๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธโ›ท

Getting movement into my daily routine has been on my new year resolution for many years. Not just doing house work and running around, though that is good to keep the movement going, I am talking about a time where you can focus in on yourself. Have I been doing it for many years consistently now๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ no. 

This year I am making it a point! I feel so much better when I have had movement in my body at least once a day. A time to gain strength, tune in, and just be in the moment. 

I am someone who will workout but I can never do it consistently because itโ€™s not my happy place haha. Yes I feel GREAT after but I can never get my self to start. With yoga you are stretching and you have options to move slower and deeper or faster and more intense. Not that you canโ€™t do that in a workout, but yoga is what allows me to make it a point that what I am doing is FOR ME! 

I admire the people who find a routine that works for them. May it be yoga, running, hiking, working out, swimming, walking, etc. all wonderful forms of exercise. The best exercise for you is something that you feel good about doing and that you are able to get into while doing it. Something that has the ability to draw you into the moment and you can just take a moment to focus on yourself! 

This year I encourage you to find the movement that works for you. What form of exercise allows you to slow down and really practice self awareness and self care?!
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๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿ•‰โœจ๐ŸŒˆโ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒผ
Some people who have really been helping me stay on my yoga game,  @bananablondieyoga and @yogameredith ! If yoga is the thing for you definitely check them out!!! 
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Lots of love,
Untamed Medicine โค๏ธ

#exercise #exercisemotivation #yoga #selflove #selfcare #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #moveyourbody #movementismedicine #moveyourbodyeveryday #takecareofyourself #takeahike #takeamoment #breathe #wild
Curried vegetables!! Perfect on a cold winter day, Curried vegetables!! Perfect on a cold winter day, this cruciferous dish tastes and feels so so good! Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale have essential vitamins and minerals, as well as healing properties for the gut. Curry spices include turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, clove, and others! These spices warm the body, delivering healing properties to the body, including anti-inflammatory benefits. Swap out vegetables for this dish and add your favorite spices as well. I caramelized an onion with some grape seed oil, added garlic, and @mountainroseherbs โ€˜s Garam Masala Spice Blend, then added in 2 heads of broccoli and a handful of kale. I included the broccoli stems in the dish because they contain many of the broccoliโ€™s nutrients! I added additional turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, coconut aminos, @redrootco โ€˜s garlic and honey ACV, and black pepper. Finally, I topped with a little vegan cheese! Taste as you go along and add in spices that the dish needs, have fun with it! Have a great week.

Love,
Untamed Medicine
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#vegancurry #warmdish #vegandish #veganfood #untamedmedicine #cruciferous #hippie #spicymeal
The final kabocha squash recipe I was able to make The final kabocha squash recipe I was able to make with that ONE squash!
๐Ÿฅฅ โœจ ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ ๐Ÿง…๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿ’ซKabocha and chickpea curry:

I used the leftover squash from roasting it but you could just cube it and add to the pan with some water till soft. In a medium pot add onion, ginger, and garlic with some oil. Place a lid on top and cook on medium heat til soft. Add your cooked squash, chickpeas, and kale to the pot. Cook for a few more minutes. Add in some coconut milk, little water (depending on how high fat the coconut milk was), and seasonings of choice. Let simmer till it is the desired consistency. 

If you are having a bowl of curry on top of rice I would suggest keeping it on the more liquid side, if you would like to do taco style let the water simmer out more. I put rice, curry, avocado, cilantro, and hot sauce on my tacos ๐Ÿคช

Enjoy!

Love,
Untamed Medicine ๐Ÿ’š

#tacos #untamedmedicine #medicine #untamed #curry #kabochasquash #kabocha #sqush #avocado #vegan #recipe #veganrecipe #recipeideas #nature #naturephotography #foodismedicine #pottery #homemade
Another kabocha squash recipe: Roasted garlic and Another kabocha squash recipe: Roasted garlic and Kabocha soup! (insert squash emoji)๐Ÿง„

Now if you have been following long enough you know that my soup recipes are: cut, roast, blend, season. I mean soups are just so up to your personal preference that itโ€™s hard for me to give you very specific step by step instructions and exact measurements. 

Recipe:
โ˜€๏ธcut squash in half and roast at 375 degrees Fahrenheit till you can stick a fork through it
โ˜€๏ธroast your garlic by either wrapped the whole thing in foil of smashing the cloves to take off the skin and put in a oven safe bowl and cover with oil that can stand high heat
โ˜€๏ธwhen both cooked take out of oven and put the flesh of the squash and garlic cloves in a blender
โ˜€๏ธnow I like to add coconut milk (the think one from the can) to make it creamy. If you donโ€™t like the taste of coconut you can just do water but it wonโ€™t be as creamy. So you can you half coconut and half water which is what I usually do
โ˜€๏ธonce blended you can add more seasonings of your choice. I also added some kale at the end while it was being warmed in the pot
โ˜€๏ธI like to top my soup with homemade croutons (to make just cut bread and put in a pan with some oil and salt till crispy) 

Kinda tastes like a deconstructed grilled cheese ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚ 
Enjoy! 

#soup #soupseason #souprecipe #kabochasquash #squash #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #veganfood #vegan #veganrecipes #recipeideas #yummy #nature #photography #tezza #tezzaapp #delicious
Kabocha squash recipe #1: Buddha bowl ๐Ÿฅฌ ๐Ÿ  ๐Ÿง„ โ˜€๏ธ ๐Ÿš ๐ŸŒพ 

Whatโ€™s a Buddha bowl? Well I have come to the conclusion thatโ€™s itโ€™s pretty much anything you want. Starting with a grain on the bottom (which could be quinoa,  rice, brown rice, etc.) and veggies. 

For this bowl I made some rice and cut the squash into slices to roast. Flipped the squash after it cooked for about 5-7 minutes at 375. I left the skin on because itโ€™s easier and you can eat it, but it is a little harder on the digestive track haha. I also roasted some garlic (so yes I put a clove of garlic on my rice). I also made some fried tofu by adding dry spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutritional yeast) and frying in oil till golden in each side. Side note we recently found SUPER FIRM tofu (like thatโ€™s what itโ€™s called) and would definitely suggest getting that one at some point in your life to try! Lastly I steamed some kale by adding it to a pan with some water and a lid. Just to cook a little but keep that vibrant green and more nutrients. 

I also made a sauce (because it needed sOmeTHinG). To that I added liquid aminos (or soy sauce), maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, and sesame seeds (you gonna have to play around with the rations of what you like). Now that I think about it it would probably be REALLY good if you blended those ingredients with the roasted garlic ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Hope everyone is having a great beginning to their Thursday. Another week FLYING by!!! 

Love,
Untamed Medicine ๐Ÿ’š
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#buddha #buddahbowl #veganbowl #veganfood #tofu #kale #ricebowl #kabochasquash #roastedveggies #roastedgarlic #squash #untamedmedicine #foodismedicine #yummy #sunshine #tezza #tezzaapp #nutrition #nutritionalyeast #delicious #recipes
Kabocha squash! 

โ€”โ€”โ€”โœจ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ’ซล›รซฤ™dลก๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿชโœจโ€”โ€”โ€”

the force of life, the beginning to a new, the beginning of life! 

#kabochasquash #kabocha #squash #untamedmedicine #untamed #medicine #food #foodismedicine #growyourown #growyourownfood #plantoverprocessed #plantbased #vegan #goodfood #gardening #nature #tezzaapp #tezza
Love plantains! Any body else?! ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Love plantains! Any body else?! ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

You got a few options for cooking them:

1. You can make patacones which are made with green plantains. To do so peel and cut plantain into slices. Fry for a few minutes on each side in oil. Next you can use a tortilla press (or a cup) to smash them. Finally fry a second time till golden brown! 

2. What you see in the picture are monduros, which is using the very ripe plantains. You want them to be a bit squishy before you cook them. Again peel and cut into slices. Fry in oil (my favorite is coconut). Itโ€™s gonna take a little longer because you are not double frying these ones. Fry until that have that caramelized edge ๐Ÿคค

Enjoy! 

#patacones #monduros #plantains #recipes #rice #untamed #medicine #unramedmedicine #friedplantains #delicious #foodrecipes #foodphotographyschool #foodporn #foodie #yummy #easyrecipes #enjoy
For a late breakfast the other day I had (two bowl For a late breakfast the other day I had (two bowls of) Cheerios, a bagel (with cream cheese AND butter), as well as a juice. 

When I share that I only had a juice for breakfast Iโ€™m not lying or trying to hide the fact that I eat other things. Some days I really only had a juice other days I could have a whole bunch of things for breakfast. 

I wanted to write this post to share that what we post is not EVERYTHING we eat, or what you should be eating. That is definitely not the case. We are not perfect and everyoneโ€™s bodies need different things. We are not trying to hide things we eat behind the screen by any means. There are multiple reasons why we might not share everything including: 

๐ŸŒธ This isnโ€™t a recipe - a bagel with cheese and butter isnโ€™t a recipe, which is what we like to share with you guys. We like to share our creations that we enjoy such as the juice I made. Iโ€™m not hiding the cereal because I donโ€™t want you to know I ate something processed. I just figure you know how to make it and might not have tried the combo I came up with for the juice. 
๐ŸŒธ All of our bodies are different- Sometimes I crave a bagel everyday, sometimes my body needs something light, sometimes I want the bagel but my body needs the juice. Not because I say to my self itโ€™s healthier but because I know my body will not feel good after a bagel for the fourth day in a row. Iโ€™m gonna say it again ALL OUR BODIES ARE DIFFERENT. What food we share we share for you to be creative and try yourself to enjoy. They are not gonna be for everyone. We are not sharing to change what you eat we are sharing to inspire you! 
๐ŸŒธ I may have the same breakfast, and thatโ€™s ok- sometimes I go a week and all I want are carbs every morning. Another week I might be on a smoothie kick and have the same smoothie everyday that I already shared. Again Iโ€™m not keeping my breakfasts hidden I just figured you seeing the same thing can get old. My body doesnโ€™t want the same thing everyday. 

I wanted to get across on this post that we are not perfect and we are not trying to hide. We want to be transparent in the fact that everyone is different! 

Lots of love,
Untamed Medicine โค๏ธ
Wow guys a new year!!! Where did 2020 go?!๐Ÿ˜ณ A Wow guys a new year!!! 
Where did 2020 go?!๐Ÿ˜ณ

Any goals or resolutions?
Any wishes or affirmations?

Anything you want to leave in 2020?
Anything you want to take with you into 2021?

Past new years I always had a list of resolutions... this year I didnโ€™t make one (yes partly out of not having time). Mostly because I wanna leave this year up for interpretation ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

I went to @mountainmysticcompany and got a black obsidian bracelet for opportunity, leaving my doors wide open for a new year full of new beginnings. 

Wishing everyone a much better year than the last! 

Love,
Untamed Medicine โค๏ธ
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#newyear #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #2021 #happynewyear #happynewyear2021 #goodbye2020 #goodbye2020hello2021 #nature #photography #asthetic #astheticfeed
The last full moon of 2020....what a year! Amidst The last full moon of 2020....what a year! Amidst a devastating and unprecedented pandemic, life this year looked very different than most previous years. While there is much negativity to dwell upon, itโ€™s important to begin 2021 with a grateful heart. Tonight, focus on the positives and actions you will take in 2021 to better your health, your communities, and our world. Accentuate love in the new yearโค๏ธ 
Stay safe and healthy while you bring in the New Yearโœจ

Love,
Untamed Medicine
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#untamedmedicine #vegan #fullmoon #newyear #newyearseve #grateful #happiness #2021 #love #hippie
Before and after! #fungi #fungiphotography #wood Before and after! 

#fungi #fungiphotography #wood #tree #untamedmedicine #medicine #untamed #wild #nature #hike #outside #winter #turkeytailmushroom #naturephotography
Happy holidays to all!!! โ„๏ธ ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿชตโœจ๐Ÿ”ฅ W Happy holidays to all!!! โ„๏ธ ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿชตโœจ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Wishing everyone a merry and happy holiday season. 

A time to think about our loved ones, huddle close together, find the joy in giving (not only material things but love and kindness as well), and be grateful for all we do have. 

So much of the holidays has been made to be about stuff and things, though we are always grateful for what we receive we can also be reminded to be so grateful for so many things in our lives that we donโ€™t always see! 

Much love,
Untamed Medicine โค๏ธ
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#holidayseason #holiday #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #snow #snowday #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #joy #kindness #love #thejoyofgiving #givingback #givingthanks #giving #happyholidays
As the holiday season approaches, there is more ti As the holiday season approaches, there is more time to get in the kitchen and learn new recipes! This is a great meal that everyone in the family will love. SMASHED POTATOES w/ vegan ghee. This was my first time using vegan ghee and it made the meal decadent. 
Boil 6 medium-sized red potatoes in salted water, until a knife can go through one with ease. Be sure to place the potatoes in cold water and bring to a boil on the stove. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit while you wait for the potatoes to be soft. Get your cast iron, place onions in the bottom and make some bare spots for the potatoes to go. Place the potatoes on the cast iron and smash them with a spatula. Place a clove of garlic in the center. Add globs of ghee on top of the potatoes, and add thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown. Squeeze out the garlic and smear it on the potatoes. Enjoy with a sauce of your choice!!

Enjoy the holidays and stay safeโค๏ธ

Love,
Untamed Medicine
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#untamedmedicine #smashedpotatoes #vegansmashedpotatoes #potatoerecipes #potatoes #veganghee #vegan #veganrecipes #organic #nutiva
Happy Saturday ๐Ÿ„ #fantasticfungi #mushrooms # Happy Saturday ๐Ÿ„ 

#fantasticfungi #mushrooms #fungi #fungiphotography #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #fungus #nature #photography #wildlife
My new favorite way to have avocado toast! ๐Ÿฅ‘ My new favorite way to have avocado toast! ๐Ÿฅ‘ 

Smash your avocado and add everything to the bowl. I added salt, pepper, cucumber, coconut aminos, lemon juice, and probably many more things I canโ€™t remember ๐Ÿ˜‚ 

So much easier to eat and you get everything in one bite ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Happy Friday!!! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Love,
Untamed Medicine ๐Ÿ’š
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#avocadotoast #avocado #easyrecipes #untamedmedicine #food #delicious #deliciousfood #foodie #foodporn #foodphotography #yummy #cucumber #toast #toastrecipes #easybreakfast #easysnacks #snacks #vegan #veganrecipes #veganfood
โ˜€๏ธŽ๏ธŽ A good sunset can make the bad day go aw โ˜€๏ธŽ๏ธŽ A good sunset can make the bad day go away (at least in my experience :) 

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#sunset #sunsetphotography #ocean #oceanview #oceanlife #untamed #medicine #untamedmedicine #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #earth #planetearth #beach #beachlife #livethelifeyoulove #lovethelifeyoulive #florida
Was inspired by a friend (who was making brownies) Was inspired by a friend (who was making brownies) to attempt a brownie oatmeal. Ended up coming out pretty good ๐Ÿ‘Œ

- quick oats
- cocoa powder 
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice)
- milk of choice to make creamy
- optional: nuts of choice

โ™ก๏ธŽ cook your oatmeal as usual. I usually do 2 part water to 1 part oats. 
โ™ก๏ธŽ add in a few splashes of milk (I used coconut) as well as 1-2 Tbsp cocoa powder, some sweetener, small splash of vanilla, and if you would like nuts and cinnamon. 
โ™ก๏ธŽ place in a bowl and add on your toppings! I did Nutella, almond butter, cashews, blueberries, banana, coconut, oh and if I had cacao nibs would definitely do some of those ;)

Perfect to enjoy on a snow day ๐Ÿคช as well as any other day!!!

โ˜€๏ธŽ๏ธŽ yes I did use my floor as a backdrop for the photos ๐Ÿ‘

#oatmeal #untamedmedicine #oatmealbowl #brownies #recipe #brownierecipe #oatmealrecipe #delicious #medicine #untamed #yummy #brownieoatmeal #love #enjoy #foodphotography #youhavetotrythis
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