This book has resurfaced for me again and I am referring to it regularly. It has inspired me no end!  So it's on the list again as a recommendation as we make it available again.
 
Somehow, it is a profound realisation that food can change the world. From a town-planning point of view, how food is distributed shapes how a city operates. Get the food right and people will gravitate to it. This is a fundamental point, I believe we need to get to grips with as we redesign how we think about our food systems.
 
As we move forward with the Mid West Bio district concept, which aims to replicate The Urban Co-op in Galway, I believe this book is required reading… 

Anne Maher

Bechamp or Pasteur? A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology by Ethel Hume

Germ theory underpins our view of disease. You may not be familiar with the concept of Bechampisation, but I am sure you understand what Pasteurisation is?!
 
It is time to look back at history to set a few records straight. Our Book recommendation looks more deeply into the battle between the Germ & Terrain Theories. Follow the science, they say, but which science and whose agenda?
 
This will be a thought-provoking read, but one that is overdue!
 
This book is a compelling and thorough account of Pasteur's plagiarism and scientific fraud. It contains the evidence of the false grounds on which the germ theory of disease was elevated to its current status as a dogma, and beyond question. In this forgotten chapter of the history of biology and medicine, we are shown how powerful interests and agendas have prevailed over genuine science. Here are strong reminders of the powers which control the pharmaceutical and regulatory industries to this day.
 
Hume details the contention between Béchamp and Pasteur, and presents ample references to the source material and supporting evidence. No claim is left undocumented or unsupported. Both authors are clearly not fans of Pasteur or his corruption of scientific principles, and they declare their intentions openly. They seek to undo a massive medical and scientific fraud. This new edition of their work is presented with the same intent.
 
The real facts, which have been suppressed for so long, should be revealed to the world. Modern science needs to return to this bifurcation point and take the pleomorphic path. When this phenomenon is truly understood, many aspects of modern medical thought will disappear, as do all things which outlive their usefulness. In Béchamp's work, we can see on display the foundations of quantum biology and epigenetics, which inform the work of such modern researchers as Joe Dispenza, Gregg Braden, and Bruce Lipton.
 
This is a foundational text of the new biology, and should be required reading for anyone seeking to understand how the body actually functions and heals. This book should be read by every doctor, health professional, nutritionist, and biologist.

​Anne Maher

I wish I had this at the beginning but there you go ..maybe I can wait for grandkids. We love to welcome the new co-op babies and delight in seeing them thrive on nourishing foods! Having a guidebook for the journey is always a help so can we recommend the Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Childcare. It’s a keeper! There are recipes and remedies for reference. 

​Anne Maher

The Home Creamery by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley

I really like this book! Having access to raw milk, I have started to experiment more with ideas at home when I get the time. Apart from the superb flavour, the cost saving is notable. Learning to make simple foods again, like yoghurt and cheeses, is kind of like a super power. While the book is American based and the measures are not metric, they should be straight forward enough. When the kitchen is ready, we will be demonstrating for you!
 
“Discover how easy it is to make fresh dairy products at home! You don’t need a commercial kitchen or speciality ingredients to whip up your own cheeses, yoghurts, and spreads. With simple step-by-step instructions that don’t require complicated ageing techniques, you can add a wonderful range of tart, sweet, and nutty flavours to your cooking. From fresh buttermilk for mouthwatering pancakes to creamy mozzarella in a refreshing Caprese salad, you’ll soon enjoy the fresh flavours of your homemade dairy creations.”

Anne Maher

The Reason We Kiss by Forrest Maready 

“Syntropy is, in a way, the opposite of science. Science studies things. Syntropy studies the relationship between things. Science zooms in. Syntropy zooms out. It's an absolutely new way of looking at the world and all the life upon it. Even beyond the earth, in some ways. I'm really excited about this book—I think it may change the way many people think about health”
 
So says the author Forrest Maready who has become my latest interest. That description sums it up for me. We must think differently about health! The book is in stock here and I cannot wait to read it! Published at the same time as the Germ in the Dairy Pail I know it won’t disappoint! 

​Anne Maher

The Germ in the Dairy Pail by Forrest Maready

I do love a book about raw milk, and here is the latest one… cannot wait to read it, but here is the review on Amazon!
 
Once revered as nature's perfect nourishment, milk became public enemy number one as germ theory unleashed collective panic about the invisible world within our food. Forrest Maready uncovers the fascinating, forgotten story of how this fear—epitomised by the notorious "swill milk" scandal—reshaped our food landscape forever.
 
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Maready reveals a provocative truth: the dangers attributed to raw milk stemmed not from the beverage itself, but from rapid industrialisation that compromised its natural integrity. While modern processes stripped milk of its inherent benefits, countless healing stories persisted—including John D. Rockefeller's remarkable recovery on a raw milk diet when conventional medicine had failed him.
 
The Germ in the Dairy Pail weaves history, science, and cultural analysis into an eye-opening narrative that challenges our modern distrust of natural foods. As raw milk experiences a renaissance today, Maready's timely investigation invites readers to question the fear-based policies dominating our food systems and reconsider the delicate balance between safety and nature's wisdom. A must-read for anyone who cares about the forces shaping what we eat—and the forgotten wisdom we've left behind.

Anne Maher

I was blessed to meet Bob Quinn at the Wise Traditions conference recently. The wisdom of his experience as a grain farmer was inspiring and I have devoured his book Grain by Grain with gusto since. The book will end up on my shelf to be shared but here he is chatting to Hilda about his life and work as an organic farmer in Montana. 

https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/40-years-of-farming-organically-has-it-been-worth-it-with-bob-quinn/#gsc.tab=0  

Anne Maher

Wise Traditions is the podcast to recommend this month..( again) but I wanted to highlight this episode in particular. Hilda interviews Sally Fallon Morell founder of the Weston A Price Foundation in the USA. I have learned so much from her. When she came to Ireland in 2015 she reminded us to look after our farmers before they were gone..her wise words resonated and still do. If you haven’t had the pleasure please do check this one out.

Wise Traditions Podcast

Over 500 episodes to listen to as you delve deeper! Enjoy!

Anne Maher