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I’m Angie. Welcome to my blog, where holistic cooking and living come together to support women’s health after 40. As a Chef, Holistic and Natural Chef, and Nutrition Consultant, I create nourishing recipes designed to balance hormones, boost energy, and help you thrive through perimenopause and menopause. Beyond food, I share insights on nutrition, healthy habits, kitchen hacks and tips, and making mindful choices, from the best herbs for women’s health to non-toxic cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and creating a natural, toxin-free home. My mission is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to live vibrantly, embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes wellness, balance, and a deeper connection to nature.

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Easy Apple Molasses

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Best Thanksgiving Soups

Chocolate Pumpkin Spiced Latte

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Seasonal Fall Recipes

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Easy Apple Molasses

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Best Thanksgiving Soups

Chocolate Pumpkin Spiced Latte

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Traditional Polish Recipes

Celery Root Salad (Polish Celeriac Salad)

Creamy Gzik (Polish Cottage Cheese Dip)

Polish Young Potatoes With Cottage Cheese Dip

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Sea Buckthorn Berry Tartlets

European Recipes

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DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass)

Rustic Savory Pear Galette (Gluten-Free)

Fig Tart with Goat Cheese And Mascarpone (Gluten-Free)

Paleo Apple Almond Muffins

Healthy Recipes

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Vegan Pumpkin Apple Yogurt Parfait

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

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Farmers Market Fall Finds Recipes

Hormone Balancing Recipes

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Anti-Inflammatory Fall Meals For Hormone Balance

Fall One-Pot Meals

Fall Immune-Boosting Meals and Drinks

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High-Protein Butternut Squash Waffles

30-Minute Meals

Vegan Pumpkin Apple Yogurt Parfait

Celery Root Salad (Polish Celeriac Salad)

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Creamy Gzik (Polish Cottage Cheese Dip)

It’s Always A Soup Season At My House

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Best Thanksgiving Soups

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Fall Creamy Soup Recipes

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Easy Refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho

Summer Yellow Gazpacho

Healthy European & American Dessert Recipes

Refine Sugar-Free Fall Desserts Recipes

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Fall Comfort Food

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Spicy Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars

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Drinks, Mocktail, Cocktails, Smoothies, Teas

Chocolate Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Hazelnut Latte (Hot and Cold)

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DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass)

Hard Apple Cider Ginger Spritzer

Fermented Food Recipes

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DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass)

Everything You Need to Know About Apple Cider Vinegar

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Fermented Rhubarb Soda

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons With Warm Spices

Dinner Recipes

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Thanksgiving Main Dish Ideas That Aren’t Turkey

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Delicious Dinner Recipes

Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

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Easy 35+ Fall Dinner Ideas

Trending Recipes

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Polish Braised Sauerkraut With Bacon (Kapusta)

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Greek Fish Soup Avgolemono

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Fermented Rhubarb Soda

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Summer Watermelon Gazpacho

DIY Recipes

Pumpkin Spiced Syrup (Refined Sugar-Free)

Hazelnut Latte (Hot and Cold)

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DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass)

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Round Up Recipes

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Best Thanksgiving Soups

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

My Favorite Freezer-Friendly Recipes for Fall

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Fall Comfort Food

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