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Photo by Swanksalot Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) basically falls into one of two categories; Italian (flat) or French (curly). While they’re both hardy biennials, meaning they flower and go to seed every other year, like many herbs and vegetables, they’re usually grown as annuals. The general feeling among gardeners is that the French curly parsley is [...]
I love growing basil during the warm growing season as the tender herb lends such a flavor to many dishes in the kitchen. When you aren’t using basil as a home remedy, making pesto and then freezing it is a great way to preserve your basil harvest for use through the winter months! Basic Recipe [...]
I love basil in tomato salad, with olive oil, in tomato and mozzarella sandwiches, in pasta, in pesto and in most foods, but this popular cooking herb also comes with healing properties. Basil gets its name from the Greek word for “king”: basileum. Different varieties of basil grow around the world. Tulsi: Indian Holy Basil [...]
This spring, I am on a mission to plant a herb garden. The more I read about herbs, the more fascinated I am about the healing properties of so many ordinary herbs, and about how many ways there are to use culinary herbs as herbal home remedies. First in my new series about herbs: mint [...]
The kitchen has long been considered the heart of the home- and for good reason. Moms and dads everywhere have an excellent opportunity to show their love for their family by creating home cooked meals. While cooking from scratch has always been considered the healthiest way to feed our families (certainly the thriftiest), today’s economics [...]
As the festive season approaches, it is a good idea to stock up with some natural home remedies for indigestion and other common stomach problems. Peppermint, chamomile and fennel herb teas are all safe remedies for many stomach upsets, and many seasonal spices can also be used as natural remedies for indigestion. Herbal Teas for [...]
