Category Archives: Herbs

Make your own curry powder

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I used to buy pre-made curry powder, but not anymore. Like so many things that come in bottles or boxes; curry powder is another one of those things that is so easy to make on your own and it is … Continue reading →

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Emily’s Ginger Mojito

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

After I harvested a ton of mint last July I spent a few days visiting a friend in Austin, Texas. She wanted to make some mojitos, so I took a bag of freshly picked mint with me. I had never … Continue reading →

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Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I remember my mom would have scented geraniums from time to time and I always enjoyed the different types she had.  They were always so alluring, drawing me over to brush a leaf and inhale slowly and deeply, drinking in … Continue reading →

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A Culinary Evening: Focus on Oregano

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Last week was April meeting for the Culinary SIG (special interest group.) The focus that evening was oregano. Everyone brought wonderful dishes cooked around using oregano. It was a lot of fun and a lot of great food. No one … Continue reading →

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Help with the laundry

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

The only time I haven’t enjoyed doing laundry was in college. Sitting down in the laundry room waiting (and guarding) my clothes just wasn’t fun. Once I left the dorms I would have to go to the laundry mat and … Continue reading →

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Making Crackers: It’s About Time !!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

OH MY GOSH ! Why did I wait so long to make crackers ! I have been saving cracker recipes for a few years now. I was past due to get on with it and make crackers, so this past … Continue reading →

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Making Mouthwash (and tooth powder): It’s about time

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

As we have been making the switch over to homemade, more healthy items in our home, I realize that that this doesn’t happen overnight. Little by little I am working on it and little by little things get replaced. Mouthwash … Continue reading →

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My Best Intentions…

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

I was knocked down by yet another cold this season. This is hard for me to wrap my brain around (especially in the cold-induced foggy state.) I have been healthy and cold free for about 2 years and this year … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Bean Spread

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

I learned about this Mediterranean bean spread earlier this year. The original recipe is titled White Bean Spread with Sage. It is from Susan Belsinger and was printed in the Herb Companion in 2004. I have seen another variation of … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Dinner: Week 3

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

So far, I have been doing fairly well during the Dark Days Challenge. If you have been following along you will remember the local pork roast I made during week 1. I saved the bones and the drippings and froze … Continue reading →

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