little thistle::::from the field


				Winter 2007 Winter is here and so is Little Thistle! I am so delighted to launch an official website and want to thank my dear friend Nigel Pavao (pinestudios) for putting it together so exquisitely. And special thanks to Sarah Weathers for the beautiful illustrations!

		I'm also very appreciative of Women's Initiative for providing business training and start up funds. We're putting the final touches on the consultation room and I am almost ready to see clients! We're preparing a Garden Party to celebrate the opening and a Fresh Springtime Pharmacy. I hope you will keep warm and healthy until we see you then! In the meantime . . . Be Well, Eat Soup! Simple Potato Leek Carrot Soup With Root
		I am delighted to see that Scarlet Sage is selling both Astragalus and Codonopsis Roots. You can also find these herbs in Chinatown. They will add immune support and robust flavor to your soups. Ingredients: Broth or water 3-4 Potatoes 2 Leeks 1 Big Carrot 2 Astragalus Roots 2-3 Codonopsis Roots Salt and Pepper to taste Boil until tender (remove herbs) then puree to desired consistency. Add fresh herb garnish if you wish. Please note that small children and pregnant or breast-feeding mothers should not be consuming these medicinal herbs.