Herbal ice cubes are so refreshing during the hot summer months. They can add flavor to a glass of plain water or iced tea. Flowering herbs, such as lavender, chamomile, roses, or calendula, are great to use. You can add flowers to an ice cube tray, cover with water, and freeze; or you can make an infusion (a tea) with the herbs first in order to get the therapeutic benefits of the herbs. Here's how to do it. Herbal Ice Cubes Directions Add about 3 tablespoons of flowers

This simple and quick avocado, tomato, and cucumber salad is great on top of salad greens, as a side dish for a main meal, or as a light lunch served with bread or crackers. It's a great salad for this summer's heat. Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients 1 avocado, seeded and diced 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in halves 1/4 red onion, diced Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Mineral salt and fresh ground pepper to

Baked pears with star anise are the perfect wintertime tonic. Pears are anti-inflammatory, calming to the heart, and high in vitamin C and copper. The warming spices of star anise, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg aid digestion; and star anise is also good for heart health as a cardiac stimulant. Baked Pears with Star Anise Recipe Ingredients 2 pears - peeled, halved, and cored 1 teaspoon ground star anise 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground clove 1/4 teaspoon gro

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Baked Acorn Squash with Cranberries is my favorite squash dish, and I make it every year for Thanksgiving! Baked Acorn Squash with Cranberries Recipe Ingredients 2 large acorn squash, split lengthwise and seeded 1/2 cup chopped pear (or try apple) 1 cup raw cranberries (fresh or frozen) 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash cut side up on foil lined

Now that we're in Fall, and cold and flu season is around the corner, it's time to make Elderberry Syrup. It's a wonderful immune...

Both blueberries and lavender are in abundance right now; and together they make a tasty jam. This recipe calls for only four...

Whether you're growing vegetables this summer or frequenting Farmer's Markets to stalk up on fresh veggies, try this simple recipe with...

Masala Chai is a traditional drink from India. Masala means “spices” and Chai means “tea”, so Masala Chai is Spiced Tea. This...

Having to go gluten-free can be a lifesaver for some people. Gluten-free diets are a must for anyone with Celiac Disease, and is...

I don't know why so many people like canned cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, when homemade cranberry sauce is so much better. Try this...