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WELCOME to Wholly Rooted.

2/16/2014

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Welcome to Wholly Rooted. As my friends know, I have taken a break from blogging for awhile, focusing on writing and photography and communicating mostly via Instagram and Facebook. We had a few rounds of allergy testing on both of my boys, which gave us answers we needed, but greatly impacted our lives and habits. While we have always been a whole foods kind of family, learning of so many severe food allergies for my older son answered so many questions and yet also changed everything about what we eat, how we shop, where we go, and how we prepare meals. Since then, we have been working to adjust our diets to accommodate the varying needs of the four of us. It was a lot of learning, experimenting, and adapting, but we have found our groove!

As we worked through allergies and intolerances and adjusted diets I realized I wanted to learn more about the science behind nutrition and herbalism. My own decades of experience in herbalism, natural home, organic living, and whole foods gave me my own experiential knowledge, but I felt like I needed a lot more in depth knowledge to help my family through so many allergies and intolerances while also healing and improving. I don't want my severe food allergy son to just survive his allergies, I want him to thrive. And so I recently began programs in both Natural Nutrition from CSNN, and Family Herbalism from Vintage Remedies. Both are evidence based with a healthy dose of facts and I am really enjoying it. By having a deeper understanding of the foundations of our bodies, cells, immune systems, and processes, I feel like we are able to heal and sustain, improve, and feel great! While it is a learning journey that will continue for years to come, I have been so happy to see my son feeling better. I'm so happy that *I* have been feeling better (more on that soon).

During all of this I started working on a few projects which include my writing and photography. I have found there are so many families like ours who are looking for inspiration, ideas, and support - whether they are struggling with food allergies, intolerances, health issues, or just trying to incorporate more whole foods into their diets. It has made me realize it is time again to share. And while I know I will share a lot of recipes and things from my kitchen and garden, it isn't just a "food blog". In my past blogs I tried to separate life from food, thinking people who want recipes don't want to hear about my kids, people who are interested in life and unschooling don't want all my food stuff. That noone wants to hear about the needs of kids with sensory issues, allergies, or anything else. But the thing is, it is not separate. Whole Foods. Whole Life. One big juicy package.

Thanks for joining me!
xoDenise
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Where I used to blog: Mom in Madison.  |  Cook.Eat.Think. 

24 Comments
Debbie Jamieson link
2/22/2014 03:55:07 am

Yay!!! So excited for this newest chapter in your life. It's going to be epic. And yes, it's all connected. <3

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:28:30 pm

Thanks Debbie! I'm glad you are a part of this whole journey too. Xo

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renee @ FIMBY link
2/22/2014 03:58:59 am

What a beautiful blog Denise. Just cruised all over soaking in the loveliness. can't wait to see where you take this :)

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:28:46 pm

Thank you, Renee! ❤️

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Stephanie link
2/22/2014 04:07:27 am

I'm so happy that we'll be seeing more of you, besides little fb snippets!
Welcome back! xxoo

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:29:04 pm

Thanks!

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Julie link
2/22/2014 05:07:06 am

Yea! Have been looking forward to getting more detailed information on your cooking techniques and recipes and of course always love hearing about unschooling and the needs of children:)

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:29:22 pm

Thanks Julie!

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Dawn link
2/22/2014 06:27:00 am

I'm so glad that you're back to blogging! I have always enjoyed reading what you have to say. I'm looking forward to reading.

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:31:34 pm

Thanks Dawn!

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Jodi Streicher-Bremer
2/22/2014 06:31:33 am

Hooray!!! Your site is gorgeous and I can't wait to hear more from you. I love the way you write, and your recipes are imaginative and wonderful. So fun to see this new venture for you!

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:29:39 pm

Thanks Jodi! 😊

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Stacy @ Sweet Sky link
2/22/2014 03:47:37 pm

Oh, thank goodness you have a blog!! Yay! I am so excited and grateful to see more of you and what you create in the world (love, food, et al.). ;)

xo,
Stacy

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:29:51 pm

❤️

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Sara link
2/24/2014 08:11:33 am

Lovely to see you blogging again!!!

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Nikole link
2/24/2014 01:49:33 pm

Denise, I'm excited that you're blogging again and am looking forward to seeing your new posts and beautiful photos!

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Denise
2/24/2014 06:06:53 pm

Yipppppee so good to see you back x

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ceska777
2/24/2014 06:47:12 pm

Welcome back!

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:30:11 pm

Thank you! It has been awhile!

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debbie link
2/26/2014 04:34:25 am

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! THERE you are!! You have been missed...I'm so glad you're choosing to share - all of it! - with us again.

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kat
2/27/2014 09:21:00 am

Congratulations, and thank you for spending the time to share with all of us! I am so looking forward to spending time learning from you. <3

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Donna V link
2/28/2014 11:33:23 am

I'm so happy to see you back. I used to follow your old blog. I have a 10 year old son with asthma and allergies. I look forward to your new blog!

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denise cusack
2/28/2014 03:32:14 pm

Thanks, Donna! It is good to be back.

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Laura Wingfield link
3/1/2014 10:43:33 pm

I love your new blog! Just been reading though and I can't wait to see how this grows for you. Wish I was nearer so I could pull up a chair and share a maple maca mocha and pick your brains about a few things. Congrats on your work for Tend too. :) Awesome x

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