Every year I tell myself - plant less basil. But then spring rolls around and I think I can’t possibly have too much fresh basil, can I? And so the seeds get planted and my excitement rises as I pinch my first fresh leaves. Oh, the aroma of fresh basil! The plants start slow, but by July I just can’t keep up. ...
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Best Foods to Grow to Save Money When You Don’t Have a lot of Time
Many of us want to grow our own food because we enjoy eating homegrown and we want to reduce our food budget. But we also don't have a lot of time or energy for keeping up with a large garden, plus the harvesting, canning, and preserving. This is a simple list of the best foods to grow to save money when you ...
5 Mouthwatering Morel Mushroom Recipes
This is a guest post presented by Craig Scott at Everything Backyard If you enjoy gardening and mushrooms, Everything Backyard has a Complete Guide on How to Grow Morel Mushrooms. You can read it HERE. And growing your own mushrooms is a great addition to your garden, especially if you don't have a lot of time. ...
Strawberry and Rhubarb Recipe – Strawberry Rhubarb with Mint
Strawberry and rhubarb recipe - what a lovely combination - red, ripe strawberries, tart rhubarb, and mint. This makes a great topping for oatmeal, yogurt, ice-cream, cake, or as part of a strawberry-rhubarb cobbler or crisp. Strawberries and rhubarb signal the start of summer season, and using strawberry ...
Nettle Recipe – Nettle Quiche
Nettle has been used as food, medicine, and fiber for hundreds of years, and this humble weed is incredibly nutrient-dense with a lot to offer. The flavor of nettle is similar to spinach, making it wonderfully versatile. Nettle quiche is a great way to enjoy the flavor and nutrients of nettle. Wild Nettle I first ...
Chickweed Recipe – Chickweed Pesto
Chickweed is a great-tasting weed that offers plenty of flavor and nutrition. Making chickweed pesto is a great way to enjoy this early spring weed. Chickweed - A Simple Nourishing Weed Traditional cultures looked forward to taking in the fresh green plants erupting in the early ...
How to Make Violet Syrup
Violets are blooming, announcing the arrival of spring! But violets are more than just a pretty flower. The leaves and flowers are tasty, nutritious, and a traditional remedy for conditions like dry cough, bronchitis, asthma, and skin conditions like eczema. Herbal syrups are a fun way to enjoy medicinal herbs, and ...
Real Food Valentine Treats – Paleo, Vegan, and Dairy-Free
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt ~ Charles Schulz Indulge with real food valentine treats. These 9 decadent recipes offer vegan, paleo, gluten and dairy-free choices. Indulge yourself and share the love! Real Food Valentine Treats Food Smart Mom shares ...
How to Use Roses as Food and Medicine – 6 Rose Recipes
Healing Medicine of the Rose Roses as Food and Medicine for Physical, Spiritual, Emotional Healing Exquisite, graceful, alluring, the rose is associated with sophisticated beauty and love. But the rose is much more than an ornamental flower adored for its heady aroma. The healing medicine of the ...
Soaked Grain Yogurt Herb Bread
Yogurt herb bread is moist and delicious, and so easy to make! Double the recipe and freeze a loaf for later. This is a great recipe using yogurt to help break down the phytic acid found in grains. Phytic acid is considered an "anti-nutrient" because it interferes with the ...
Hibiscus Cranberry Sauce – A Special Holiday Recipe
Want a truly unique addition to your holiday meal this year? This hibiscus cranberry sauce is beautiful, delicious, and good for you. A fun and unique way to add herbs to your diet is to include them in your recipes. This herbal cranberry sauce is delicious and beautiful. Let the combination of sweet and tart flavors ...
Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats
Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats Power balls, or Zoom balls as herbalist Rosemary Gladstar calls them, are a delightful way to treat your mind and body with medicinal herbs. They are a combination of nut butter, natural sweetener, and powdered herbs. You can vary the recipe depending on what ...
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