By Amanda Rose | Lavender
Increasingly, people are using lavender in creative ways to promote relaxation. It is popular to use in nebulizers, sprays, salts, and scrubs to calm the body and promote sleep. Creative cooks are using it increasingly in cooking as well. Lavender tea is a simple start to that end. Lavender tea is surprisingly pleasant. For my […]
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Editor’s note: This is a post from our youngest writer (11) about his food experiences. We have been eating blackberries off of the vines for three weeks and finally we had enough berries to pick and make something. My grandma found a recipe called “clafuti” that could be made out of any fresh fruit or […]
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By Amanda Rose | Okra
If you are new to okra or you are sending a non-cooking spouse or friend out to shop for you, you need this tip. In most cases, okra is sold in an open bin and you can select the pods you want. Rummage through and find the smallest pods. (As an aide, if they are […]
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By Amanda Rose | Rosemary
Hot summer days with antsy kids sometimes require a bit of creativity. My son Frederick wanted to work on a new kitchen project but by mid-July we’ve made three dozen variations of lemonade and popsicles. I punted. “Cut a fist-size amount of the tender tips of rosemary.” He braved the hot sun and returned with […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Body Care
These little perfume jars are a perfect tool to keep on hand if you are an essential oil user. Picture it: Mix your main oil(s) with your carrier oil and add a bit to your perfume bottle for a roll-on solution. We keep a lavender bottle by the bed for relaxation and a eucalyptus bottle […]
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By Amanda Rose | Greens
We all know that unless you pick your greens and place them almost directly into your salad bowl, they will have lost a bit of their natural crispy texture. In fact, I can walk outside in the middle of a hot day to harvest greens and end up with a wilted salad. Get the crisp […]
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