Did you know that Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants? It’s the herbalist’s go-to for all sorts of ailments. The whole world over. So, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite ways of using Elderberry. And why I take it daily during the winter months. Elderberry immune support. […]
Continue ReadingClove Tea and why the Pantry may be a Medicine Cabinet
Did you know that your Medicine Cabinet is masquerading as a Kitchen Pantry? There’s so much good stuff tucked into the cupboard that we don’t know or realize is super holistic-health enhancing. And, of course, as a big fan of tea, I’m going to start with some Tea Magic. I love spicy teas, especially at […]
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Aromatherapy in the Kitchen Cardamom and lemon cookies from Aromatherapy Student Dianna Bernhardt. 2 cups of all purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup butter or margarine ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup heavy cream ½ cup ground almonds or walnuts ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind. Mix cardamom and flour […]
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It has been said that eating chocolate instigates a biochemical reaction in the body that causes us to feel emotions of “love” and sometimes “lust”. These “feel good” hormones can be stirred-up with some of our favorite Chocolate Recipes…our disclaimer: enjoy with care, you never know what will happen! Jacqui’s “Hot” Chocolate Good old-fashioned hot […]
Continue ReadingJacqui’s Gluten-free Corn Bread
Jacqui’s Gluten-free Corn Bread 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup Bob’s Redmill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour 3/4 tsp xanthan gum 1/2 tsp salt 2tsp baking powder 1/4 cup olive oil 3 TBsp honey 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix all wet ingredients in a bowl. Add the wet to […]
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Ina Garten’s Book “Barefoot Contessa at Home” 1 pint Grape tomatoes, halved 1 Yellow bell pepper, seeded and ½ inch diced 1 (15 ounce) can Black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup Small-diced red onion 2 tablespoons Minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 peppers) ½ teaspoon Freshly grated lime zest (grate the following limes) ¼ cup […]
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Emma’s Italian Salad Dressing 1 1/3 cup oil (olive is preferred, but canola is good too) ½ cup vinegar ¼ cup grated cheese (Romano or Parmesan is best) 2 t. salt 1 t. onion salt or celery salt or garlic salt (Herbamare is good too!) ½ t. pepper ½ t. dry mustard ¼ t. paprika […]
Continue ReadingJacqueline’s Favorite Hat Knitting Pattern
TheJacqueline’s Favorite Hat Knitting Pattern Jacqueline’s Favorite Hat Knitting Pattern Click for pdf Yarn: 1 skein Noro Silk Garden (Or any other worsted weight yarn that gives the same gauge.) Needles: Set of 5 US 8 double-pointed needles and one set of 4 US 7 double-pointed needles (Optional: one size 8 18-inch circular needle and […]
Continue ReadingJacqueline’s Favourite Lamb Burgers
Jacqueline’s Favourite Lamb Burgers Lamb burger with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Fresh Mango Chutney 1 1/2lbs lean ground lamb 6 cloves garlic Handful parsley Salt and pepper to taste 1 egg (optional) Olive oil Goat cheese 2 sweet onions Mango chutney Place the lamb in a bowl. Chop the garlic and the parsley. And […]
Continue ReadingLemon Basil Cookies
Lemon Basil Cookies 1 cup of fresh lemon-basil leaves 1 3/4 cups of sugar (divided) 1 pound butter (softened) 14 cup lemon juice 1 large egg 6 cups all-purpose flour Fresh basil sprigs Basil and 1/4 cup of sugar process in food processor until blended. Using and electric mixer beat butter until creamy, gradually adding […]
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