By Jeanie Rose | Persimmon
Persimmon season comes late and ends far too soon, but leaves behind a treasured stash in our freezer. Inevitably some of the persimmons become overripe: heavy with sugar and deeply colored. We blitz these in the food processor then freeze the pulp in 1/2 cup measures. It is so handy for treats like this custard. […]
Continue readingBy Amanda Rose | Ginger
This tidbit definitely falls into the category of “This is obvious once someone tells you.” No one told me but necessity is the mother of invention and so I tell you in case you also have need. First, I have a high standard for tea in my household. If I am drinking a turmeric, ginger, […]
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Amanda’s note: I always love opening up my emails from Ramya because I get to read great new content like this one. Ramya writes from a coconut farm in India where she shares traditional solutions to daily problems and some of her best kitchen techniques. Using dried ginger to relieve the pain associated with inflammatory […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
This post may catch you as you shiver in the winter and it may sound completely nuts as a result but I want you to figure out when and how you’re going to try it. It really works. You will feel great after a cold water soak. I didn’t actually believe it myself and tried […]
Continue readingBy Amanda Rose | Ginger
I keep variants of this tea stock on my stove top through the fall and the winter to support the wintertime health of this family. Ginger is a long-used natural remedy for supporting your body against cold and flu. I feel better when I am drinking it regularly and drink it with more purpose if […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Cauliflower
The cauliflower crop is hitting the market here. I love those weighty heads of Brassica goodness! Even with such a great vegetable, too much of a good thing becomes boring. Each year I commit to including larger vegetable portions in our meals. The only way that seems to work for us, or at least for […]
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