Herbs

With all the turkey and fixings (potatoes, stuffing, veggies, etc), one staple over the years has been cranberry sauce. If you make the sauce yourself (versus buying processed*) you may …

Did you know that herbal medicine, aka botanical medicine is older than recorded history? And, recorded history is roughly 5000 years old. It makes one think about the relationship between …

Sunflowers are my favorite flowers, I have always loved them but a trip to Tuscany 10 years ago really sealed that love. I had never seen fields of sunflowers like …

An herbalist that I was introduced to through my Institute for Integrative Nutrition health coach certification is Andrea Beaman. She is an amazing presenter who became an herbalist and health …

Last year (2019) I had a horrible upper respiratory/sinus infection. I ended up losing some hearing, got pink eye and it took its toll on my energy levels. I vowed …

With the disruption and changes in our “normal” climate along with the faster pace of super bugs and foreign virus’, now is the time to become acquainted with ways to …

Have you ever wondered about those pretty blue flowers (or pink, white) on that long stem along the side of the road – could this really be a “weed?” In …

The anise flavor is the first taste that I recognize when using tarragon. This subtle taste appears to be well suited for recipes with chicken, fish and vegetables as well …

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. Ceylon – Sri Lanka and southern India are listed as its place of origin. As early as 2000 BC, it became imported …

When thinking of spices, one automatically envisions a “spice rack” or “spice shelve” as they impact the taste of food or beverages. On the other hand, herbs are often associated …