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What Is Grounding (Earthing) & Does It Promote Physical & Mental Wellbeing?
Grounding or “Earthing” is a theory where direct contact with the earth is beneficial to physical and mental health. There is science behind this idea – but we know it works from firsthand experience! Working the soil, planting seeds, and cultivating the land is therapeutic – and that can’t be reasonably disputed once you get your hands (or feet) in the soil. The question is how deep does our connection to the soil, and the process of cultivating food crops run? A fabulous
Ernest Foundas
Feb 136 min read
How To Use Moromi - The Mash From Making Soy Sauce
The first blog entry on our Tiki Food Lab research blog was an explanation of how to make soy sauce. Now that the soy sauce we made for...
Ernest Foundas
Aug 7, 20254 min read


Goma Dofu Recipe - A Sesame Tofu From Buddhist Monks to Invasive Vines!
Goma Dofu is a very interesting and unusual dish originating in the Shojin Ryori vegetarian cooking practices of Buddhist monks in Japan...
Ernest Foundas
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Deep Pipe Irrigation – A Better Way To Plant & Water Trees In Heavy Clay Soil
Newly Planted Umeboshi Plum Tree With Mound & Deep Pipe Irrigation Deep Irrigation For Clay Soil Is A Great Watering Method To Irrigate...
Ernest Foundas
Jun 12, 20253 min read


How To Make Herbal Tinctures, Infusions, and Distillations And Use Them In The Kitchen!
Why do we want to make tinctures, infusions and distillations? The simple answer is – because they are fun! However, the more complete...
Ernest Foundas
May 8, 20255 min read
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