The Herb of Love
Basil graces the kitchen garden with scents of cinnamon, lemon, clove, licorice and mint. His pedigree is long and stalwart with regal relatives from the mint family.
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Magical Petals of the Calendula
So queenly that Mary Queen of Scots declared her beauty in her rhyme and, “…reigned in her garden most sublime.” Marigolds, or Calendula in its Latin formality, are the unassuming, golden flowers with a pungent odor.
Read MoreHome Remedies
Living in the Midwest, just across the river from Kentucky, where tobacco was abundant, I remember getting bee stings every summer. My parents always used moist tobacco to soothe my skin and keep it from swelling. Did it work?
Read MoreCelery – The Royal Stalk
This rag-topped darling of the veggie set is a family favorite. Even my kitty Killjoy would tickle out the fresh celery bunch from the grocery bag for a quick snack. Celery’s name comes from the Latin word...
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7 Simple Rules to Avoid Colds and Flu
Can you imagine what it would be like to never again get a cold or the flu? Incorporating these 7 simple rules into your life is the first step.
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New Hairstyle Exploding Across Nation
Loc’ing is the newest craze when it comes to hair and is exploding in popularity across the nation. Sisterlocks is not only a prominent way to loc your hair but it has many benefits as well...
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A Lack of Sleep Can Kill You
If you're not getting enough sleep you may be setting yourself up for anxiety, depression, metabolism issues, a heart attack, or worse. Are you getting enough sleep?
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Sugar Spice Everything Nice
A vivid childhood memory of mine was my dear Grandmother giving me teaspoons of sugar because I was so thin hoping that it would make me fat and sassy, like a Kewpie doll.
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Antioxidant, Nutrient-Filled Gems
Pomme d’Amour… She started her career in the Americas but was shunned because of her family heritage, that of Deadly Nightshade. So begins the odyssey of our tomato, long disputed as to whether she is a fruit or veggie and with a questionable heritage to boot.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
Capsicum, you might guess, turns peppers into fire balls, but it also gives a boost to the body as a stellar pain blocker. Commonly it is used in over the counter pain relievers such as...
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