Just about everyone will enjoy a cup of refreshing tea. Many people use mint in its fresh form but using dry mint leaves for tea is also widely practiced. A cup of boiled water poured over this dried aromatic herb and your favorite sweetener makes a wonderfully soothing tea. While pure min...
Place the screen in a warm, dry room so the leaves and flowers can dry completely. Turn the borage once every two to three days to ensure even drying. Check the leaves for dryness after one week. Dry borage leaves feel brittle and paper-like. If the leaves are still moist or feel lea...
Try to repurpose the scraps when appropriate (and when food safety is observed). Here are some great ideas for juicer scraps! Compost Dye Soaps and scrubs Animal feed Pesto Carrot cake Fruit leather Popsicles Cream cheese spread Smoothies Soup thickener Tea “leaves” Sauce Bread and other baked...
Fresh cut mint is often used in summer recipes, iced tea and as garnish for desserts. Many people like to grow their own mint in the herb garden, while others purchase bagged mint from the supermarket. But anyone regularly using fresh cut mint can be frustrated by how quickly it spoils. ...
Thankfully, there’s a way to avoid the bothersome headaches that tend to come hand-in-hand with such liquids: always have a glass of water on the go, too. It will help stop you from waking up with a dry mouth and pounding headache the morning after the night before – as long as...
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Teas: Fresh or dry leaves make a refreshing, mildly lemony tea. Also, add leaves to lemonade. Infusion from fresh or dried leaves has a cool, citrus taste that calms upset stomachs. Culinary complements: Combine lemon balm with dill, parsley, or lovage to add a subtle citrus flavor to sa...
2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 jar of tomato sauce (no added sugar) 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper Method: 1. Fry the onions and pine nuts in the olive oil for about 5 minutes or until soft. (Traditionalists will add a handful of currants at this point but...
ve tasted homegrown oregano in tomato sauce, or spearmint in tea, you’ll never settle for supermarket herbs again. Air-drying is the easiest way to preserve most culinary herbs. Herbs that dry well include: chervil, dill, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, stevia...
Mullein tea You can buy mullein tea prepackaged, but it’s also easy to make at home if you have some fresh or dried mullein leaves and/or flowers. For sore throat, coughs and other upper respiratory issues, brew a strong mullein tea using one cup of boiled water and 1–2 teaspoons of...