Some of the best kitchen lessons don’t come from cookbooks or viral videos. They come from standing quietly next to someone who’s been cooking the same way for decades. This is one of those lessons.

Long before nutrition labels and diet trends, our ancestors relied on what the land, seasons, and their ingenuity provided. Their diets weren’t perfect—but many of the foods they ate and cultivated played a crucial role in improving health, sustaining energy, and allowing civilizations to grow.

The day I was diagnosed with Endometriosis, all I felt was relief. I had a shorter diagnosis journey than most, but that doesn’t mean it was any easier. At the time, I had no idea what was still in store for me. I remember learning that there is no cure for Endometriosis and feeling like a part of my spirit died. On the other hand, I was pain-free for the first time in years. Talk about mixed emotions.  I started experiencing symptoms in 2006, when I started menstruating, but

Cooking can feel intimidating. Between celebrity chefs, complicated recipes, and perfectly styled meals on social media, it’s easy to believe that great cooking is reserved for professionals. The truth is much simpler. You don’t need any fancy equipment or special training to learn how to cook well. What you need is an understanding of a few fundamental cooking methods and techniques—and the confidence to use them. By starting small with the foundational components of cooking