Herbal Sports Drink Recipe for Hot Infusion
This herbal blend makes recovering from a sweaty workout or a bout of illness easy with its natural electrolytes and other nutrients. It contains no artificial ingredients and it’s pretty inexpensive to make. For children and adults alike, it’s a tasty and natural alternative to the many sports drinks on the market today. Ingredients 1 […]
Deep Relaxation
The night after a big test or competition ought to include a good, deep, restful sleep, but in my household, it rarely does. We celebrate, of course, and go over all the details of the victory or defeat many times, reliving it in our minds and speech for hours afterward. By the time I finally […]
Lavender Massage Oil
My favorite way to make lavender massage oil is to steep fresh flowers in olive or almond oil for three to four weeks. But, fresh lavender flowers aren’t available year-round where I live. Too often, I miss my chance to pick them fresh amidst my crazy summer activities. So, I devised this simple recipe for […]
Lavender Goodnight Spritzer Recipe
The isopropyl alcohol in this spray acts as a preservative and helps the essential oils evaporate relatively quickly. In dry climates, like the Mojave Desert, you can reduce the amount of isopropyl alcohol considerably because the spray will be less likely to leave your linens damp. Lavender is a strong disinfectant on its own, so […]
Zombie Nightmares
Episode IV After New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Atlanta fell to Virus Z , people flooded our town. With them came the virus, of course. Just like so many of you, we were shocked when it did. Shocked that the wild news stories we’d heard were real. Shocked that it swept into our […]
Four-Season Harvest by Eliot Coleman
Best audience for Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long: Gardeners who want to make the most of their year Candace said: I love how Coleman has laid out a surprisingly reasonable strategy for gardening all year long. In the area I live in now, the thought isn’t so foreign as […]
Poisoning Zombies
Episode III One of my more recent discoveries in the field of Zombie Eradication has been the power of the Old World’s herbal concoctions for killing zombies and the virus that creates them. Take Four Thieves Vinegar, rumored to be the ultimate plague defense in the European middle ages. It was a simple vinegar infusion […]
Caring for Strained or Tired Muscles with Saint John’s Wort
When I started taekwondo, I held onto the fantasy that one day, maybe even before I’d earned my black belt, I would outgrow strained muscles. It got me through those early days when every movement brought on a chorus of painful protest from my poor body. Training has definitely made my body stronger, more fit, […]
Warming Saint John’s Wort Salve Recipe
Saint John’s Wort helps relax and heal sore and injured muscles. For centuries, it’s been used to heal a variety of troubles ranging from aching muscles to healing burns to easing depression. This simple salve recipe is designed to help overworked muscles heal gently and quickly. The essential oils warm the tissues and improve circulation […]
Radical Brewing by Randy Mosher
Best Audience for Radical Brewing: Intermediate to advanced brewers Patrick said: The great historical background on so many beers was educational and well-written. Mosher’s recipes include fun, intriguing ingredients alongside all that historical information, which made both brewing and reading a fun experience. Mosher’s Radical Brewing is a must if you want to push your […]
Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora
Best audience for Mushrooms Demystified: Experienced mushroom hunters and folks who want to learn more about mushrooms Candace said: David Arora has written an epic work on mushrooms in Mushrooms Demystified. Most definitely not a field guide, as it’s far too large to carry into the field, this guide to mushroom identification is a must-have for […]
All That the Rain Promises and More… by David Arora
Best audience for All That The Rain Promises and More…: Beginning to experienced Western mushroom hunters Candace said: All That the Rain Promises and More… was my first mushrooming guide, and ohhh, what a guide it is. Arora describes a goodly variety of edible and poisonous fungi all with ample pictures and key points making field […]