We’re in that maddening “in between time” ~ it’s supposed to be Spring but doesn’t yet feel like it, at least it doesn’t here in Toronto. Happy for the sun today, but, it IS still very cool. We are SO ready for the warmer temps and to shed our winter garb and enjoy our porches and, [...]
Here’s another wonderful herbal remedy to raise immunity and nourish the body in so many ways. Ginger has so much to offer us — it’s one of my favourite herbs. Ginger Syrup I love to make this special healing syrup. Ginger medicine can treat everything from arthritis, to digestive distress and heart issues. It’s easy [...]
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Nutmeg is the kernel of a nut-like seed inside the fruit of the nutmeg tree. It can be spicy or sweet or quite bitter. Traditional healers have used it for centuries. Do you know that Nutmeg offers much in the realm of healing medicine?? Nutmeg’s unique taste comes from myristicin, which is a [...]
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Originally from Persia, the pomegranate (punica granatum) is one of the most nutrient dense, antioxidant rich fruits available. Pomegranate juice is available year-round, thanks to a series of studies applauding its benefits. Pomegranates are loaded with Vitamins B & C, folic acid, iron and potassium. POMEGRANATES are THE most powerful antioxidant of ALL fruits~ NOW [...]
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Welcome to Wendy Polisi, my favourite “queen of Quinoa”. She is the creator of CookingQuinoa.net and the author of The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook. This book is a work of art, and offers the reader nutritious ideas and allows the ‘quinoa novice’ to navigate along the path to using this superfood in many innovative ways! See below for [...]
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I’ve been writing a lot about infused vinegars ~ for healing, for hair care, as fabulous flavour enhancers in your kitchen. Flavoured vinegars have become a mainstay in my home. They provide ‘that little something’ from apps to desserts. Probably the first ‘use’ for a herb-infused vinegar? A light ‘house dressing’ for your salad; easy to [...]
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Rosemary ~ Rosmarinus officinalis It’s November. I like to think that it’s a month of remembrance. In herbal traditions, this pungent, flavourful herb has been connected to the idea of ‘remembering’ and ‘memory’. Definitely one of my favourite herbs, I use Rosemary both as a culinary herb and in my apothecary for some of the reasons [...]
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HARVEST time. For those with an herb garden, we’ve been enjoying our green allies in meals all summer but as we fly through October, the garden’s bounty (or that of our local markets) makes me think about just how to preserve my herbal goodness for the winter months. I make tea, tinctures, vinegars, infused honey [...]
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Happy Thanksgiving CANADA!! We have so much to be thankful for. One tradition for many Canadians includes a much cherished meal with turkey and all the ‘fixins’. I am grateful to have enjoyed this tradition this weekend! Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy weekend ! Sometimes when a feast is in the plans for [...]
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I LOVE grilled veggies. What do you like to grill? I confess to love them all; a personal favourite for many years, is our MEATLESS MONDAY feature today! Radicchio is a proud member of the Chicory family with a delicious slightly bitter taste. Grilling radicchio transforms the bitterness into a melt in your mouth bitter-sweet [...]
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