The Vitamix Has Arrived!
February 8, 2013 By
After wanting a Vitamix blender for years I decided it was time that I bought one. It arrived yesterday! This morning for breakfast, we made the Oatmeal Banana Smoothie, and with lunch today, I will be making Banana Blueberry Orange Smoothie to go along with our soup. There are so many delicious recipes in the [...]
Herbal Popcorn Recipe
February 1, 2013 By
Do you like popcorn? How about herbs? Then you will love this recipe for herbal popcorn. It’s low in fat, and calories, but has loads of taste. It’s an easy recipe, and even the kids can help to make it. Great for family movie night, or just as an afternoon snack. It’s also great for [...]
How To Make All Natural Herbal Mouth Wash
January 31, 2013 By
Easy Homemade Herbal Mouthwash Recipes Here are three recipes that you can make at home. Easy as pie, and saves lots of money. For the base mouth rinse, you will need, 6 ounces of water. That’s it. The tinctures that you will use will act as the preservative. If you are alcohol sensitive or concerned [...]
How To Lose Weight Forever…Shed Pounds and Keep Them Off
December 28, 2012 By
If your New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight, you are not alone. It is one of the most popular resolutions that people make every year. If you have tried before, and failed, perhaps you didn’t have the right “key”. The best way to lose weight, and keep it off for good is to use [...]
The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
October 18, 2012 By
Pumpkin season is upon us. As you drive down the road, you’ll see lots of porches decorated with all sizes of the delicious winter squash. When I see a pumpkin all carved, I have to wonder what they did with the pumpkin seeds inside. I wonder if they know how delicious they are. I also [...]
Lemon Balm Herbal Butter
October 5, 2012 By
Lemon balm is a wonderful healing herb, but it also makes a great culinary herb. Lemon balm has been used as a both a culinary herb and medicinal herb since the 1500′s. A simple, yet delicious condiment can be made in just 20 minutes. All you need is one stick of butter (depending on how [...]
Healthy Orange Julius Recipe
June 30, 2012 By
I know what you are thinking. The title says Orange Julius recipe, but there is a picture of a pumpkin. Confused? So are we. This recipe was devised years ago when I didn’t want one of our pumpkins to go bad. I cooked it up, put it in the blender, added some yogurt and vanilla [...]
Lemon Balm Chicken Casserole Recipe; Cooking With Lemon Balm Herb
June 29, 2012 By
Do you like lemon? Did you know that you can use lemon balm herb as a culinary herb? Lemon balm (Melissa offincianalis) adds a delicious, and tangy flavor of lemon to teas, cookies, pastries, and meats. It has been used for centuries to both heal, and in the kitchen. The American colonists brought it with [...]
Lavender Tea Cookie Recipe
June 29, 2012 By
Lavender (Lavendula angustofolia) is a fragrant herb that has been used for centuries. The plant is native to France, and the Mediterranean, but is now grown world wide. Many gardeners grow it for it’s fragrant flower buds, and to attract bees to their garden. Lavender is grown commercially, and the majority of it’s use goes [...]
Fabulous Summer Lavender Lemonade Recipe
June 25, 2012 By
I’m an herbalist, so I love all things using herbs. I also love to cook, as it allows me to create masterpieces in the kitchen. This recipe for Lavender Lemonade happens to combine both loves into one great recipe. I love lavender. It is one of my favorite herbs. It is also one of the [...]
