By Amanda Rose | Natural Body Care
Spring is coming and we’ll have little windows of time to grab some of our favorite fragrances and capture them for the year. We are ending our narcissus season right now but I look forward to lilacs, jasmine, rose, gardenias, and more. Here’s the vision: On a good day this spring, find a fragrance you […]
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By Amanda Rose | Tamarind
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. ~~~ This jaljeera is a very popular North Indian summer drink that is a natural body coolant and it also one of the best drinks to […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beets
Enjoy this beet salad and pretend you are dining in Russia or Central Europe with flavors indigenous to that cuisine. What may be a bit different is the preparation of both the beets and the potatoes. The beets are roasted whole in foil and then peeled and cubed. The potatoes are cubed, dressed, and roasted […]
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By Amanda Rose | Oregano
This idea is so slick — you may never look at a smoothie again for its antioxidant content. This is easier, cheaper (especially if you have a garden), and lower in calories (if you count them). Enter the herbal soda. The idea isn’t really new — there are various botanical beverages on the market. My […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Carrots
If you are interested in healthy party food, you must try this! Carrots? Yes! This idea and recipe is adapted from Ana Sortun’s Spice. Carrot Puree and dukkah are the two most popular “bread condiments” offered in the beginning of a meal at her restaurant, Oleana. On the day we first made this dish, we […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Asparagus
This lovely, company worthy dish is adapted from Paula Deen (here). In her recipe, Paula blanches the asparagus. I never blanch or steam asparagus — I far prefer the dense flavor of roasted asparagus. By the time you roast the asparagus with garlic and olive oil, you already have a fabulous vegetable side to serve. […]
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