The holidays are behind us and we’re now in the heart of Winter, or “cold and flu season”. To ward off viruses and bacteria as well as to strengthen the respiratory system, learn about Garlic - January's herbal ally. Garlic - January's Herbal Ally Botanical Information Garlic (Allium sativum) is an edible bulb belonging to the amaryllis family. Originating from Central Asia, it is closely related to onions and leeks. Garlic is distinguished by its head composed of separate cl

For a nourishing meal to help combat the symptoms of a cold, flu, or allergies, there's nothing like good old-fashioned chicken soup. This soup has the added benefit of roasted green chili, which is a staple here in New Mexico. Green chili is hot, pungent and will help thin the mucus congestion. I like to make a big pot of this Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Roasted Green Chili and freeze any leftovers for when I’m sick and want something light and hot. Also, when I’m sick,

It's time to make Fire Cider! Fire Cider is an old folk remedy that is made in Autumn for the cold winter months. It can help boost the immune system, clear up sinus congestion, warm you up on a cold day, and aid digestion. Fire Cider is a combination of an herbal infused vinegar, sweetened with local honey – so it’s hot and sweet. Because it’s an old folk remedy, there are a lot of variations of the recipe. Most recipes call for garlic, onion and horseradish infused in apple