It’s an interesting time of year, Halloween.  Halfway between the beginning of fall and the beginning of winter here in south central Pennsylvania.  It has the feeling of hovering somewhere ‘between.’  If you think of the world and everything in it from the framework of an energy construct, It’s not hard, therefore, to understand the concept that at this time of year the ‘veil,’ the field...

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Still getting tomatoes in your CSA share at Firefly Hollow Wellness Center? Herbs and not sure how to use them? Here's a tasty side-salad that serves 2-3 people!  Ingredients: - 1 Tbsp olive oil - Juice of 1 lime - ½ tsp salt - Freshly ground black pepper to taste - Parsley finely chopped to taste - 1 avocado, cubed - 1 pint...

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Pan Seared Summer (Yellow) Squash 3 Tb Olive or Avocado Oil 3-4 Medium Yellow Squash, Sliced ¼ Cup Fresh Rosemary Leaves Pinch of Salt and Pepper to Taste Slice your squash to roughly ½ inch thickness and place in a medium bowl. Heat oil in an 11 to 12 inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat until hot. Arrange the squash...

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At 3:17 in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 2nd, we’re not only enjoying a Cancer New Moon, but it’s also a total solar Eclipse, and on the brink of a Mercury Retrograde cycle that will last until the end of July.  That’s a lot of power churning. All new moons, regardless of whether or not an eclipse is involved, are signals of new...

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MINT SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD From Alison Hunley – Intuitive Herbalist INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup finely sliced red onions, radishes, or sweet onion 8 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced (about 3 cups) 2 ounces feta or blue cheese (May omit if vegan) 1 bunch mint leaves, torn (about 2/3 cup) 1  clove garlic, finely minced  Pinch salt, more to taste 1  tablespoon freshly squeezed...

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Erica Keene of Hempfield Botanicals recently joined Firefly Hollow staff for an informational training about their CBD product line. Hempfield Botanical products are available for purchase in our in-store boutique!  Pictured are some of the CBD products (from the Hempfield Botanicals website). Hempfield Botanicals products are available for purchase in our in-store boutique located inside our center at 200 Farm Lane, York, PA...

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Looking for a healthy, refreshing drink to enjoy this Spring/Summer that fits with an Ayurveda lifestyle? Try this 6 Tastes Green Juice from our Ayurvedic Practitioner, Samia Abreu!  This juice contains all 6 Tastes of Ayurveda - Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent, Astringent. You'll need: 1 large, organic Fuji or Gala apple sliced or cut into pieces 1 handful of sliced organic collard...

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