With a mere handful of carefully constructed herb and spice seasoning blends you will be able to create a nearly endless variety of nutritious gourmet meals at will. Dishes that will, without fail, get you compliments galore! What’s more, homemade seasoning blends are sought after gifts and products to make and sell. As busy cooks […]
The Classic Bouquet Garni Recipe With A Modern Twist
The classic bouquet garni recipe is a powerful flavour building tool. It’s a quick and easy way to add dimension and depth to casseroles, stews, slow-cooker dishes, crock-pots, potjiekos, soups, and my personal favourite – oven baked vegetables. And you only need three herbs to make the classic recipe… parsley, thyme and bay. To put […]
The Best Essential Oils For Sore Throat – A Guide For Herbalists
There are a number of essential oils for sore throat that the family herbalist can use to both help the body deal with the problem and to help prevent future sore throats. Sore throat is pain in the back of the throat. The pain can be severe and is usually worsened by swallowing. Many people […]
Easy Cornmeal Flapjack Recipe
For a heartier complex carbohydrate version of the easy flapjack recipe try these cornmeal flapjacks. The complex carbs provide long-lasting energy. Use this standard flapjack recipe as inspiration for your own creations. You can use any kind of maize meal you like. We prefer finely ground yellow maize meal. Variations: When using sweet toppings add […]
Easy Flapjack Recipe With Yummy Serving Ideas
This easy flapjack recipe is not just easy to make, it’s quick as well. Make your pick from the delicious sweet and savoury serving ideas below. They are guaranteed to wow your guests. If you prefer a denser flapjack (like I do), omit the baking powder. So try this easy flapjack recipe without baking powder […]
How To Brew The Perfect Pot of Borage Tea
Borage Tea Benefits Borage tea is believed to have some calming effects, useful for the treatment of nervous conditions, and the leaves are said to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers. It is thought good for reducing fever and restoring vitality during recovery from illness. Because it enhances perspiration, it is also thought to be of […]
Epsom Salt Bath Benefits, Recipe, and FAQ
Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) is a naturally occurring mineral. It has numerous health and beauty benefits as well as many uses in the garden. An Epsom salt bath is a simple but very effective natural remedy. When correctly prepared, an Epsom salt bath eases stress and relaxes the body, relieves pain and muscle cramps, and it […]