Elderberry Immune Tea
This tasty tea is designed to keep the body safe from nasty winter viruses. Nettle fortifies the body while Green Tea adds much needed antioxidants. Elderberry is a sweet addition that guards against viruses. Use organic herbs to be sure your body doesn’t have to fight off addtional pesticides too.
Allergy Immune Tea
As an allergy warrior, I drink a cup of this tea every morning to keep my defenses up during pollen season. My hometown is rated second in the world for pollen density so breathing is often a chore. This blend gives the body a hefty dose of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants it sorely needs. Use […]
Gardener’s Hand Soak Recipe
Many gardeners love to stick their hands in the soil as they work. The feeling of soft, loamy dirt is so satisfying. The problem is this delightful practice leaves our hands feeling rough and chapped. Working with wood or working in damp, cold weather also draws the moisture out of my skin despite wearing gloves. I got tired of my nails getting brittle and chipped each year around April so I devised this simple hand soak to heal the cracks and soften my neglected fingers.
Organic Baby Powder Recipe
Baby powder is wonderful for preventing diaper rash. Most commercial baby powders contain talc, which is not good for the environment or the baby. This simple recipe provides softly scented medicine for diaper rash and offers an earth-friendly option for conscientious parents.
Apple Pie Recipe
Simple to make, delightful to eat; this apple pie is a winner all-around. Use Aunt Patty’s Easy Pie Crust recipe for a perfect combination. Any leftovers I manage to save are my breakfast the next day.
Organic Tooth Polish Recipe
Tooth Polish is a great way to bring a healthy shine to your smile. It only takes a few minutes to make with herbs that are easy to grow in the garden or buy in your friendly neighborhood health food store. Baking soda is the cleanser and sea salt provides the abrasive. Adding the antimicrobial […]
Green Tomato Chili Recipe
Most gardeners have leftover green tomatoes and zucchini at the end of the season. Here is a great vegetarian recipe to cook them up into. The slow cooker brings out the sweetness hidden in green tomatoes. Makes 6 medium sized servings. Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 2 tblsp chopped garlic 1 tblsp olive oil 1 […]
September Split Pea Soup Recipe
The end of summer brings a change in the weather and a change in the garden harvest. Potatoes, onions, and garlic are just a sampling of the root vegetables we coax from the soil and onto the kitchen table. This recipe uses my favorite September herbs and veggies for a filling but low-fat evening soup. […]
Cranberry Sauce (from scratch)
Making your own fresh cranberry sauce takes only a few mintues and the results taste significantly better than the quivering cylinder of jelly that comes from a can. My problem with cranberry sauce is it is too tart to enjoy without adding lots of sugar.
Blueberry Granola Recipe
My friend Barbara inspired me to devise this granola recipe after sampling her delicious batch right out of the oven. Both of us enjoy playing around with granola ingredients for different flavors. This recipe was my first big success. It is a perfect match with yogurt as a breakfast treat, but I often eat it straight out of the jar as a snack.
Poison Oak Spray
My daughter and I share a well-honed talent for seeking out poison oak. Over the years, we have tried many remedies for keeping the rash from itching and spreading. This blend works the best. It is always best to be proactive but Poison Oak Spray does the job when the symptoms have gotten away from us. Just a little goes a long way with this formula. The symptoms should disappear within 24 -48 hours with regular use.
Applesauce Recipe
Homemade applesauce is a delight. There is simply no comparison between the taste of store bought applesauce and warm applesauce straight from the pot. My children seem to melt with happiness as the house fills with the scent of cooked apples spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.