Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
Herbs are nature's gifts to help us heal. But, not everyone should be taking herbs. People with any kind of auto immune disease or disorder should be careful about which herbs they take. Read on for a list of autoimmune diseases, and the herbs you should avoid if you have an autoimmune disease. Definition of Autoimmune Disease An Autoimmune disease is a condition that … [Read more...]
A simple, yet delicious condiment. This recipe takes very little time to make, yet the results are purely delicious. You can melt a little, and drizzle onto your favorite vegetables. The butter flavor mixed with the lemon will make your vegetables pop in your mouth with pure deliciousness. It is simply delicious with asparagus on toast. Spread on the butter, and top with … [Read more...]
Plant calendula and spread a little happiness in your garden next year. Calendula(Calendula officinalis) is one of the easiest herbs to grow as it can tolerate many soils, and is drought resistant. Calendula grows up to 24 inches and they make great border plants. Just find a spot that could use a bit of color. Sow your seeds in Spring after the threat of frost. Calendula does … [Read more...]
Since our house was painted Muted Mulberry, I had to do more research on the health benefits of the fruit and leaf itself. It seemed only fitting. Mulberries (Morus nigra), are produced from the Morus Alba tree and are packed with loads of nutrition, and are scrumptiously delicious. Mulberries look very much like a black raspberry and they come with their own natural … [Read more...]
Each fall, my grandmother and I would go to the near by orchards and pick apples. Since most of our neighbors had an apple orchard, there was always plenty of apple picking to be done. I enjoyed these special outings with her, and cherish them today. These bushels of apples that we were picking were going to be used for several apple recipes. Apple pie, apple jelly, apple … [Read more...]
In another life, I was a cook. I love to create with food, and take ingredients that no one would think to put together and come up with a delicious meal. I also don't like things to go to waste. In the barn lay 4 milk crates full of apples that we picked in September. I knew if I didn't use them soon, they would soon rot. Crazy as it may sound, apples make a delicious … [Read more...]
It's the latest craze. Going "gluten free". "Gluten Free" foods are popping up in stores, and you can find loads of gluten free food recipes online. Due to all the hype on the internet and in the media, people are getting on the band wagon and are avoiding grains. The recent hype is creating a situation where people believe that all grains, such as rye, wheat and barley are … [Read more...]
Winter is a time to gather in the hearth, keep warm, and cook a great meal. Our kitchens are staying warm this winter, as we cook everything from scratch. Not only is this better for the environment, it saves us money and energy in the long run. Cooking from scratch is better for you because you know exactly what ingredients you are putting into your body. You’re eating … [Read more...]
Everyone knows herbal tea does a body good, but are you getting the most out of your cup of natural goodness? Treat yourself to the best quality tea and maximize the health benefits of each delicious cup. … [Read more...]
Seems like everyone is looking for that “perfect†dietary supplement. “Which one should I take?†asks the lady to the pharmacist. If only he told her the truth. While there are many good dietary supplements on the market today, they are just that, supplements. They are not meant to be taken in place of a healthy diet, and they can’t make up for an unhealthy … [Read more...]
