Herbs

Cashew Nut Veggie Burgers

Aug 26th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Featured, Garlic, Recipes, Rice and Beans, Thyme

These homemade veggie/nut burgers make a great alternative to store-bought no-meat burger alternatives.



Herbal Fact Sheet: Slippery Elm

Aug 26th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Featured, Herbs, Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm has traditionally been valuable for its strong fibrous wood and as a soothing tea for digestive tract problems.



Roasted Pumpkin and Tomato Chowder

Aug 25th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Featured, Garlic, Ginger, Recipes, Soups

This is one of my favorite seasons to cook to, and soups and chowders like this Roasted Pumpkin and Tomato Chowder are a big reason why.



Soothe Your Sunburn Naturally

Jul 6th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Aloe, Alternative Medicine, Featured, Herbs

‘Tis the season, no matter how well you slather on the sunblock, for sunburns. If you’re dealing with a red, painful sunburn, there are a number of ways that you can treat it naturally.



Edible Flowers: A Tasty Bouquet

Apr 19th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Chervil, Featured, Fennel

They look good, they smell good… they taste good? Don’t forget the edible petals when you’re looking to really give a meal that special touch.



Study: Thyme, Cinnamon Oil Effective on Drug-Resistant Staph

Apr 17th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Basil, Cinnamon, Exercise, Peppermint, Thyme

Researchers in a new study have found that a number of essential oils are effective in killing drug-resistant bacteria.



Green Tea Extract Helps in Weight Loss

Apr 13th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Featured, Green Tea, Weight Loss

According to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a daily dose of green tea extract may help you lose weight.



Dirty Spanish Rice

Jan 15th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Bay Laurel, Cumin, Featured, Garlic, Oregano, Recipes, Rice and Beans, TVP

I had some leftover beef TVP and started playing, with great results (pats self on back). Many of the measurements here are pretty loose… tinker with it according to your own taste.



Essential Oils Found To Help Inflammation

Jan 15th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Bergamot, Cloves, Eucalyptus, Featured, Fennel, Herbs, Thyme

Researchers in Japan have found that six essential oils can help in inflammation. One is thyme. Can you guess the rest?



Green Tea May Help Ward Off Lung Cancer

Jan 14th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Featured, Green Tea, Herbs

A new study out of Taiwan seems to show that green tea may significantly lower the risk for developing lung cancer among both smokers and non-smokers.