 How about some Candied Bacon and a Spicy Bloody Mary to celebrate the New Year? Check out Jamie Parrish's signature recipe in this edition! Yummy!! PIG-A-LICIOUS FUN FACTS: BRINGING HOME THE BACON: These days the phrase refers to making money, but its origins have nothing to do with income. In 12th century England, churches would award a flitch, or a side, of bacon to any married man who swore before God that he and his wife had not argued for a year and a day. Men who "brought home the bacon" were seen as exemplary citizens and husbands BACON BOMBS In addition to planting victory gardens and buying war bonds, households were encouraged to donate their leftover bacon grease to the war effort. Rendered fats created glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions. A promotional film starring Minnie Mouse and Pluto chided housewives for throwing out more than 2 billion pounds of bacon grease every year: "That’s enough glycerin for 10 billion rapid-fire cannon shells." BACON LOVE Savory, salty, and appropriately retro: The past couple of years have been a bonanza for bacon, with more than three quarters of restaurants now serving bacon dishes, and everything from candy canes to gumballs are now flavored with bacon. Recent reports linking processed meats to increased cancer risk have put a dent in consumption, and may have a prolonged effect. But for now, America’s love affair with bacon continues. PRAISE BACON This officially sanctioned church boasts more than 25,000 members under the commandment "Praise Bacon." It’s more a rallying point for atheists and skeptics than for bacon lovers, per se, and there’s no official location as of yet. But the church does perform wedding ceremonies and fundraisers, and has raised thousands of dollars for charity. All bacon praise is welcome, even if you're partial to vegetarian or turkey bacon over the traditional pork. Hallelujah! Source: Mental Floss Below: Mr. Mayo Says: "Bacon is goooooooood!" 
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 Nature is the original medicine cabinet! When you step into a raw, natural space, something shifts—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Nature inspires a sense of empowerment and tranquillity, igniting an electrifying paradox of sensations.
Humankind has long understood the healing powers in nature. The ancient Greeks were pioneers in this field. Hippocrates, the godfather of western medicine, famously said “sickness is not sent by the gods or taken away by them. It has a natural basis. If we can find the cause, we can find the cure.” Imagine going to your doctor and, instead of a prescription for some named or generic pharmaceutical, you instead receive a prescription for a 30-minute walk in nature. This is not actually that far-fetched. Paracelsus, the 16th-century German-Swiss physician, wrote: “The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.” He could not have imagined the advent of the Smartphone, nor a 24/7, digitally enhanced, Instagram-able world. Much has been written about the evils (and glories) of technology, but the resulting dissociation from our natural surroundings leaves us emotionally and physically worse off. We are bereft of nature. Our bodies—and our minds—need nature. And there is hard science to prove it. In fact, there is enough science about the health benefits of nature to get the attention of the medical profession. Nature as medicine. Just don’t tell big Pharma. One contributing factor to this is the shifting demographics—people are living in urban areas, often with little or no nature. In 1950, around 30 percent of the world’s population lived in urban areas. By 2018, that number was 55 percent, and, by 2050, it will be 68 percent. With this spread unevenly around the world (for example Northern America has 82 percent of its population living in urban areas already today!), it is clear that more people are living in settings with little—and sometimes no--nature.[1] Not only has this resulted in a decrease in experiencing the joys of nature, but it has also meant that the healing power of nature is not readily available for most people in the world. At his office in Washington, D.C., Dr. Robert Zarr, a pediatrician, writes prescriptions for parks. He pulls out a prescription pad and scribbles instructions—which park his obese, diabetic, anxious or depressed patient should visit, on which days, and for how long—just as though he were prescribing medication. Learn more about the healing powers of nature in our current issue - or stay tuned for more blogs about this very important topic! Take a park over.a pill today! Source: 2019 Wellness Trends, from the Global Wellness Summit.  Still looking for that last minute gift? Check out The Gypsy's Farmhouse in Cumming, Georgia. It's open every day and features colorful, and fun, products including an eclectic assortment of furniture, home décor, artwork, jewelry, handcrafted soaps, and other artisanal gifts. Their bohemian style is super casual and friendly, with a relaxed approach to shopping. The Gypsy's Farmhouse features more than 50 vendor and is all about being positive and giving back to the community. The boutique is packed with really fun inventory that changes every day. Shop local - support local! The Gypsy's Farmhouse 598 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite #100 Cumming, Ga 30041   Nourish and Flourish is a purpose-driven publication created to share stories about like-minded people who are making a difference. We take you behind the scenes to learn about their trials and triumphs with the hope they will inspire you to follow your dreams. Check out Flavors of the Season, a special section in each edition that is dedicated to delicious, easy-to-cook recipes and the people who bring them to life. After all, food is the universal language that connects us! Check out the interactive QR codes as they point to expanded content, videos, and more. We also feature our furry friends as we are especially fond of our rescue buddies! Each copy purchased helps support our storytelling mission.   In search of that special evergreen gift? Take a look at this... This exclusive gift pack includes 3 editions of Nourish and Flourish featuring over 300 pages of editorial content with zero advertising . . . just beautiful, original photography, inspirational stories, and tons of great recipes for every occasion. Each issue is handcrafted by Nancy, a designer and art director and Morgan, a professional photographer and producer. Each edition takes months to create + hundreds of hours to bring to life on our printed pages and digital platforms. Every copy purchased supports our ability to bring you great stories and, of course, more awesome recipes! Each edition is also interactive. Our QR codes take you to expanded editorial content, videos and recipes on the web. Where they point changes over time so the content remains fresh and new. We appreciate your support and wish you and yours a very happy holiday! $30.00 per order includes shipping via Unites States Postal Service media mail. Please allow for seasonal shipping delays. We nourish your mind, body and spirit! Enjoy a copy today. |
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