Legendary Herbs
This morning I went into the kitchen to make a green smoothie for breakfast. I tossed the following ingredients into the blender: 1 cup kale or spinach 1/2 cup banana 1/2 chopped apple 1/2 cup blueberries ( frozen or fresh)…
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When I feel overwhelmed by mental clutter and life in general, it’s time to pick a peppermint leaf from the garden. I rub it between my thumb and forefinger, close my eyes and inhale. The cool, refreshing aroma clears away the cobwebs…
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A Sniffy is an aromatic bundle of herbs. Hold a sniffy in your hand and squeeze this herbal treasure to release a wonderful aroma. Sniffies come in many scents. They can be created from a single herb such as lavender…
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During the holiday season many folks buy a rosemary Christmas tree from a local nursery or even the grocery store. I have been one of those people. After the holidays I planted the tree in my school herb garden and…
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Years ago my daughter Lindsay and I took a weekend trip to Cambria, California, a small seaside tourist community. We were both finishing a week of school. She was in third grade and I was a fourth grade teacher. Friday…
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Rosemary is a healing herb that is also an amazing culinary herb. It is often used to flavor meat, poultry, and vegetables. I like to pick a few sprigs of rosemary from my backyard shrub and lay the individual needles…
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