Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
Aromatherapy...It All Makes Scents Aromatherapy practitioners around the world know that when a certain scent is inhaled, it can bring relief to a list of ailments. The essential oils can also be used on the skin when diluted in a carrier oil. At the heart of aromatherapy is the natural essential oils. These extracts are distilled from the leaves, barks, fruit, flowers and … [Read more...]
Natural pectin comes from the skin of apples. Crap apples contain a higher amount than store bought apples. Other fruits such as quince, citrus fruits and blackberries, also contain a natural pectin. When cooked out, you can freeze it for later use in pies, puddings and even canning. What You Will Need 2 pounds of sliced apples (one pound if using crab apples. Crab apples are … [Read more...]
If your house is like ours, right about now, you are loaded with cucumbers from the garden. What shall you do? While pickles are wonderful, I am about pickled out right now. I've made dill, spicy dill, and bread and butter pickles. Jars and jars of them, to be exact. I've made cucumber salad, cucumber salad dressing, and anything I else I cold think of. I wanted something … [Read more...]
Yogurt cheese is delicious and simple to make. Even the kids can do it. You can make it a savory cheese for chips and dips, or a sweet cheese for dessert toppings or to spread on toast and muffins. It's up to you. Below is a pictorial step by step on how to make Yogurt Cheese followed by Yogurt Cheese Recipes. Step One Get out all your equipment. You'll need one at least … [Read more...]
Plantain is a common weed found in many parts of the country. While most people try to eradicate it from their lawn, little do they know the healing power of this "weed". Plantain can be used both externally, as well as internally. Plantain has been used for hundreds of years both in folk medicine, as well as in herbal healing. Medicine In Your Own Backyard Native Americans … [Read more...]
Origins of Pumpkin Pumpkin is native to North America, and is a gourd-like squash. It is from the cucurbitaceae family of plants. The word itself comes from the Greek word pepon, which means large melon. In France the word was adapted into pompon, which then the British changed to pumpion. The early American colonists later changed it to pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds dating back … [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...]
Lack of sleep, crying, age, and even salt can cause those little pouches under your eye to fill with fluid. Whatever the cause, no one wants to look in the mirror and see them. Using these simple natural home remedies, you can banish tired and puffy eyes forever. Instant Relief Walk over to your cupboard, grab a couple of tea bags and let's make some tea. We won't be … [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...]
Looking for an alternative to chemical carpet and room fresheners? We've got an easy recipe for you! Most store bought carpet fresheners contain some form of chemicals that can seep into your rugs, and then produce toxic fumes. Our recipe is easy, all natural, and simple to use. This recipe is safe for pets and children. (Be sure the pets do not lick the mix) … [Read more...]
