Of all the herbs that have traveled the globe to enliven our palate and improve our health, pepper is the herb that has been elevated to ‘Every Table in America’ status. The omnipresence of this spice is astonishing; you find it conveniently packed and ready to use...
Winter is here. Along with the celebrations, the holidays herald in cold and flu season. Preventing and limiting the duration of colds and flu is a household art that has a big impact, especially when it comes to avoiding the use of antibiotics for winter sicknesses....
It is time to eat, drink and be merry. Have you ever gone to a holiday party and just been so disappointed in the amount of sugar, sodas and junk food that was there? I love celebrating life and the changing seasons with friends and good food. Sometimes though, you...
The holidays are here. This time of year brings more family gatherings, festivities and feasting. Unfortunately cold and flu season follows hot on the heels of the holiday season. The good news is that many of the spices that we pull out of the cabinet this time of...
Did you know that many of the evergreen trees have medicinal uses and health benefits? Read on to learn about pine tree medicine and cedar tree medicine. You’ll find out how to make Christmas tree tea such as pine needle tea or cedar tea, as well as a...
Cold and flu season is here. Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to prevent a cold before it takes hold? This tea is our go-to tea when we feel like there is some cold and flu grunge in the air. You can purchase fresh ginger root at the grocery store. Ginger has...
With the holidays fast approaching pumpkin pie and spiced lattes are on the horizon. Holiday meals call for more spices in our food. Whether adding nutmeg to Eggnog or cinnamon to family tradition cookies, this is truly the time of year when we reach into the spice...
Are you looking for an herbal tea to beat those dreaded winter colds and flu? When people around you start getting sick, drink this cold and flu tea. You can drink up to 3 cups a day for several days. When people around you start getting sick, drink this cold and flu...