epub |eng | 1997-03-25 | Author:Patricia R. Barrett

Medicinal and Cosmetic Uses of Sage Over the years, sage has been used for many medicinal and cosmetic as well as culinary products. The active principles are found in the ...

epub, mobi |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Kathleen Brown

Don’t Mix Medications Many herbalists discourage the use of St.-John’s-wort with other antidepressants, particularly Prozac. No studies have been published on the efficacy of using St.-John’s-wort with other antidepressants, but ...

epub |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Kathleen Brown

There are two ways to prepare herbal tea. You can make an infusion, in which the herb is steeped, or you can make a decoction, in which the plant matter ...

epub |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Kathleen Brown

Echinacea Teas There are two methods for preparing herbal tea: infusion and decoction. An infusion is best for brewing a plant’s leaves, flowers, berries, or seeds. These ingredients easily release ...

epub, pdf |eng | 1998-03-25 | Author:Sal Gilbertie

Chives Clove Pinks, Pinks, Carnation, Gillyflower (Dianthus caryophyllus) Perennial hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit; may be grown as an annual. Thin, gray-blue leaves form 12-inch mounds with 18-inch stems of ...

epub |eng | 2013-01-06 | Author:Barbara Ellis

Or, mix seeds with a small amount of moist (not wet) vermiculite, peat, or sand in a plastic bag. Then move the bag(s) from place to place to satisfy the ...

epub, mobi |eng | 2012-02-20 | Author:Willi Galloway [Galloway, Willi]

Growing Protect newly planted seeds with a tent of bird netting. Remove the netting once the seedlings reach 4 inches tall and then thin out—and eat—every other seedling. Allowing the ...

epub |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Dorie Byers

DUAL-PURPOSE GINGER STIR-FRY Have some of this recipe to both please your palate and help give you relief from congestion. This can be served as a side dish or over ...

epub |eng | 1998-03-25 | Author:Glenn Andrews

HUMMUS As of fairly recently, it’s possible to buy prepared Hummus in many supermarkets. I look upon this as a pretty exciting development in the world of food — but ...

epub |eng | 1998-03-25 | Author:Glenn Andrews

For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce (see above) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced For the ...

epub |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Glenn Andrews

BEEF KEBABS WITH TARRAGON As cookbook author Claudia Roden said in the title of one of her books, Everything Tastes Better Outdoors. These kebabs, though, taste superb whether cooked over ...

epub |eng | 1996-03-25 | Author:Bertha Reppert

Some Decorative Uses Used decoratively since the earliest times, rosemary has found its niche in gardens, homes, and hearts. Its charm and heady perfume cannot be denied. Garlands, chaplets, and ...

epub |eng | 1996-03-25 | Author:Sara Pitzer

Folk Uses for Oregano In the days when most medicines came from the herb garden, oregano was used to treat everything from bruises to bunions. While oregano is not a ...

epub |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Glenn Andrews

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). 2. Bake the piecrust for 15 minutes. 3. Cook the onions in the butter and olive oil over medium heat until they’re limp. ...

epub |eng | 1999-03-25 | Author:Juliette Rogers

Home Cooking with Chives What chives can do for food! Their fresh, sharp bite adds zest to many dishes, especially with a potato, cheese, or egg base. Chives are standard ...