This is obviously the first post on my new blog!
So, let me introduce myself. My name is Josi Hewgill. I am a momma of three wee ones; a girl and two boys, all five and under. They are my world. I'm married to an organic apple farmer; my high school sweet heart.
Ever since my family day trip to the Farm Sanctuary in Watkin's Glen NY, when I was about ten years old, my life began taking a new shape. I opened my eyes and started seeing things differently, more compassionately, and I began eating more purposefully, as much as one can as a ten year old.
Through the years I flip-flopped between vegetarian (who ate very few processed foods), vegan, a chicken and fish eating vegetarian (that wouldn't eat cheese), and back to mostly vegan again. The label doesn't matter so much as the fact, that we learn to take care of ourselves, and keep our diets loaded with beautiful colourful plants. I have learned so much over the years!
I'm the kind of girl who reads and researches, and constantly learns. It started with reading John Robbins at ten years old. I became a teacher, and that was really fitting for me, as I have this constant love of learning.
Since my babies took over my life, they gave me a whole new reason to research more and more. I've spent less time teaching in classrooms, and have become a student myself. I am currently a student of best selling author of Undiet, Meghan Telpner. I am nearing the end of my awesome studies to become a Culinary Nutrition Expert. I am so excited about this.
I want to share my knowledge with you, my recipes, and inspiration. I hope that you find value in my words. I am also so interested to hear from you too. Let's all be a part of this healthy, happy posse together. Let's encourage, and learn from each other. This is my first step out. I'm new at this. I don't have all the answers yet (will I ever?), but I have so much to share. Join me on this journey!
