Calendula is one of my very favorite flowers. Not only is it a beautiful addition to the garden, but it has many amazing health benefits. I feel lucky that it grows readily and wild in our backyard without me having to do much, as it reseeds itself every year. You can read more about how…

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I know a thing or two about hummus. I got turned onto the store bought version long before it was popular, and shortly thereafter starting making my own. At first I would use canned chickpeas, then I got fancy and started cooking them from scratch. My homemade hummus was really good, but never quite as…

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Fall and winter is often the time for getting sick, although it can happen at any time of year. Luckily there are some great herbal allies that can help us get through the worst of it. While there are many different herbs that are good for boosting your immune system, I’m going to talk about…

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The dark and dreary winter is often brightened by beautiful citrus. Even though I don’t live in a place where citrus can grow naturally, I still enjoy it while I can. There are many ways to use and preserve citrus, and I often turn to making lemon or grapefruit curd, as I can’t get enough…

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