In my herbal medicine practice, one of the prevailing “themes” which seems to be at the root of the majority of ‘imbalances’ or ‘sensitivities’; is a malfunctioning digestive system. There are such great helpers in the herbal medicine chest and so many botanicals which are easy to add to our daily routines and can make a [...]
This is one of my all-time favourite pesto recipes! Thanks to my friend Christine Stevenson and her husband, Romeyn from Gaelic Garlic (Peterborough Ontario farmers market) and Ashburnham Farm for this gem! She introduced me to these magical, somewhat lesser known ‘scapes’ ~ the slender green stems of the garlic plant, complete with the unopened flower buds. Garlic, [...]
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) A member of the mint family, lemon balm is easy to grow; makes delicious spur of the moment tea. Lemon Balm is a “euphoric”. I’ll never forget the day I learned that Melissa, as she is fondly referred to, as a “euphoric”; she makes people happy!!!!! Gentle, loving Lemon Balm is one [...]
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This week’s offering to celebrate succulent green choices features SWISS CHARD. This leafy green annual is a member of the beet family and can be purchased at local farmers markets or at your grocery with white, red, or multi-coloured stalks. This dish is rich and satisfying and an easy light main dish or colourful [...]
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