Angie @_quality_life

A girlfriend just asked me for tips on how to cook liver. So glad she’s bought some! For any woman who has a menstrual cycle, eating liver regularly is the best way to replenish iron supplies. And for any human who wants to be well, bleeding or not, iro… instagr.am/p/CgmddfHIvi0/

What if you tried it and the result was positively surprising? What if you pivoted on one foot and the new view was utterly delightful? What if you did a soft shoe shuffle off to one side and uncovered a treasure? What if you followed your intuition … instagr.am/p/CgJ-TbtI2di/

This morning, after the most beautiful Full Moon Ritual last night, I needed time for a quiet, solitary practice so I set up this portable altar on an upturned serving tray and carried it outside. I propped bark under the corners of the black plate so t… instagr.am/p/Cf_NCAPgiyQ/

Be Nourished. Tarragon Marinated Chicken is up in the Home Page, just scroll down a little for the Recipes. Tarragon has such a unique, elegant flavour, and you don’t need much of it for it make an impact. Although you might want to add a lot when you l… instagr.am/p/CfwZDemoIJ0/

Sunshine is for action, Moonlight is for withdrawal. I know this sounds simple, but most aren’t doing it. If we want to give our best then we need to do all of our living & loving during the daytime & we need to sleep at night. Like, really sleep - long… instagr.am/p/CfrMAV5oIQR/

Midsummer, the sabbat Litha, the Solstice. The Sun is at its zenith and the days are long. Light, lightness, illumination. Clarity, optimism, joy. Warmth, heat, inner fire. Affection, action, courage. I spent the day blissfully indulging in one of the… instagr.am/p/CfG8-PIokHx/

Chia Seed Pudding - who doesn’t love it as an effortless snack or breakfast or treat. But, made in the normal way, it lacks nutritionally. We need to stop underestimating our need for protein, so power up and add a scoop of collagen powder. This is up o… instagr.am/p/Ced97VQAiRf/

Notes, appointments, to do lists… Ugh. At the end of 2020 I realized that my that journal-agenda wasn’t working for me. It wasn’t helping my productivity or my creativity and it wasn’t helping me to feel good about myself or my progress. By the mid… instagr.am/p/CeY8eV8AJik/

Do you believe in providence, divine guidance and care? I do - but I don’t think it’s a one-way street. I think it requires trust (releasing tension & fear) and self honesty (mindful observation). Because the guidance doesn’t come from a voice in the cl… instagr.am/p/CeWQDnSAyWs/

Over the last couple of days I’ve been sharing some thoughts about the importance of having a flexible mind. Life is tough and so many things converge to keep us stressed, anxious & stuck. Worry, pain & fear cause us to tense up, physically & emotionally… instagr.am/p/CeRGwc1ANXS/

I’ve been practicing invisibility. It’s kind of witchy. I like it. I’ve been incubating creativity, Like the Goddess. Wallowing in my biology, Like a sow. Busy, quiet, dramatic. Tracking the blood flow Which, unlike the moon cycle, Soft and predictable, … instagr.am/p/Cd-ySuIA765/

Not so fast! These questions are deep, multi-layered and challenging. They’ve been coming up in conversations recently, and they deserve contemplation. And action. It’s easy to say that Love, Friendship, Health and Free Time are high on the list of what… instagr.am/p/Cc2ugVAI6ai/

Wildflowers everywhere & lying amongst them is surely one of the most delightful ways of Connecting with nature & absorbing all the good vibes that Mother Earth provides. While listening to birdsong. And while my dog eats horse poo.🤣 Hope she doesn… instagr.am/p/CbShbNGgibE/

How fantastic is this imperative from Maya Angelou? I was looking for strong, encouraging from-woman-to-woman quite for a workbook that I’m preparing & this seemed perfect. What are your favorite motivational quotes from women? And, yes, that includes y… instagr.am/p/CbLGoPtAu22/

Don’t push yourself so hard, friend! The “No Pain, No Gain” attitude is not just passè - it’s unhealthy. Exercise that is too frequent, too long and too hard is very stressful for the body/brain. Chronic Cardio does more damage than good. It lowers the … instagr.am/p/Cazvy0egnGW/

How are you sleeping? Better than I am at the moment, I hope. These are stressful times & like many, I’m needing to be disciplined with regards to my sleep routine. Mostly, I need to switch off the technology and not be compelled to read all the news, … instagr.am/p/CaXRv68gcaV/

I can’t talk about one thing without including the others. Inflammatory pain and digestive issues. High stress, poor sleep, late nights. Emotional eating and lack of motivation… 3 factors: Metabolism, inflammation & stress. 3 systems: The digestive… instagr.am/p/CaPyrjHgfPW/

THIS is Cumin-Roasted Salmon with Pumpkin & Arugula. After making it once, I invited pescatarian friends over just so I could make it again. It’s (another!) recipe from The AIP Reintroduction Cookbook by Kate Jay @healing_family_eats, and it’s easy, gor… instagr.am/p/CaCvbTDAa0z/

Love baking? Me too. But the only sugar I have in my pantry is Muscovado. Do you know this sugar? It’s dark brown, coarse & moist & because it’s so unrefined, it contains nutrients. Unlike white sugar, it’s not just empty calories. Muscovado Sugar i… instagr.am/p/CaAN2eegEDm/

Happy Valentine’s Day! Have you ever noticed that what we give is often what we’d like to receive? What are your 3 favorite ways of giving & receiving love? Share in the comments - I’ll go first. Wishing you a love-filled day! ❤️ #valentinesday #happyv… instagr.am/p/CZ9VwmXAmNi/