By Jeanie Rose | Greens
I remember the first time we tasted polenta. Margaret Falcinella stirred up a giant kettle for a family affair. We were not blood family so had no idea what we were digging into: polenta topped with sausages and marinara sauce. It was so good I wanted to lick the plate. Everyone must have felt the […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Frankly, I haven’t had to worry much about “stinky feet” until lately. My husband and (increasingly) my almost-teenage son perhaps have had a bit of a problem, but my shoes were fine. However, that all changed this winter when I upgraded my footwear. You may have seen my big project on Instagram or some such […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Oh, sinuses. As allergy season kicks in, sinuses may become a bigger problem for you still. What are out top sinus remedies for sinusitis? Horseradish. The “horseradish snuff.” Reflexology, applying pressure to your toes. The “thermal pump,” alternating your feet in hot and cold water. For some natural sinus relief, we turn to renowned herbalist […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Amanda’s note: Here is another wonderful contribution from Ramya Venkateshwaran who writes from her home in India. Find her on her website WildTurmeric.net for more ideas on healthy living. ~~~Hot oil treatment for hair is an ancient tradition that is still followed in India. When I was growing up, every Friday there was a big […]
Continue readingBy Amanda Rose | Nettle
We love, love, love, love stinging nettle as a food. We harvest this wild green regularly and use it primarily in our very dense greens soup. Five years ago I would not have imagined that I would be harvesting nettle regularly. Even the slightest brush up against it would leave me with an aching rash […]
Continue readingBy Jeanie Rose | Grains
Traditionally tabouli is made with bulgur. Use quinoa as a substitute and most folks will not even notice. In doing so, you will have increased the protein and lowered the gluten in this refreshing Middle Eastern salad. This recipe also makes use of prolific summer garden produce — a slight tweak on tradition. We have […]
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