How far can half a burger go?! Welcome to motherthemother. This blog is intended to create a dialogue around ways to mother Mother Nature. She is the ulitimate Mother, the Mother for all. At this period in time our attention […] Read more »
Get the Green Light for Responsible Dining Joanna Falcone mothering Mother The Green Movement has undoubtedly taken the world by storm. As one who considers herself environmentally conscious, I strive to seek out options. I opt for reusable over disposable, […] Read more »
Treat-ing the Largest Organ of the Body – The Skin! Isn’t it a surprise to think of the skin as an organ? Or maybe not! Like other organs in the body it requires ongoing attention and care to run at […] Read more »
Sometimes I am hungry for a warm and filling lunch but I have not taken the time in advance to prepare it. Nibbling endlessly on little bits of food never satisfies me, and leaves me feeling bloated hours later. Here […] Read more »
Pinto Bean Dip 1 cup cooked pinto beans, drained, not rinsed 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, lightly roasted 1/2t cumin seeds, lightly roasted, OR 1/2t ground cumin 1/2t […] Read more »
1 T ghee or sunflower oil 1/2 t cumin seeds 1/2 t coriander seeds 4 T basmati rice (brown or white) 2 T split mung dal 1/2 t tumeric 3 cups water 1/4 t salt 1 t freshly grated ginger […] Read more »
¼ cup olive oil Juice from one lemon 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 t balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper 2 t cumin, crushed 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained (or 1-14 oz tin) 2 T tahini (sesame seed butter) Options […] Read more »
What’s So Fair About Fair-Trade? Joanna Falconemothering Mother Who doesn’t love chocolate? Valentine’s Day does bring about a good excuse to indulge in its silky smooth goodness. But for most, chocolate is enjoyed as a treat year round. Traditionally, fair-trade […] Read more »
1 bunch of leafy greens (swiss chard, collards, kale, mustard greens) 2 cloves of garlic, halved and then sliced thinly 1 dried chili pepper or ¼ tsp pepper flakes 2 T olive oil 1 T water 2 cobs of corn, […] Read more »
New Year Sesame-Ginger Salad Ingredients 1/2 bunch washed spinach 1 bunch washed arugala 1 orange, peeled 1 avacado, sliced 1/8 an red onion, sliced thinly ½ a zucchini, grated½ a carrot, grated1 stick of celery, thinly sliced Dressing: 2T sesame […] Read more »