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Preserving Herbs in Salt

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Cat

by Catherine Haug, Oct 2017, originally published September 17, 2011 on The EssentiaList (4) for which I am the editor. Photos by C. Haug  As our gardens are winding to a close for the season, we are elbow deep in preservation. … Continue reading →

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Dry-Brushing

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2017 I first learned about dry-brushing when I did my first juice fast at the Wellness Education Center in Kalispell MT. We were instructed to dry-brush daily, just before showering, to stimulate our lymphatic system, an important … Continue reading →

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Anti-Inflammatory Herbs & Spices, and How to Use Them

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2017 Cat’s note to self: Look up spices and words in red, and provide more info about them. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. It is most often characterized by localized redness, swelling, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Beet Quick Bread

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 7, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My birthday is just a few days away and I’ve been thinking about what kind of treat to make for myself. Then I saw this recipe in our daily newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Supplements for gut health: L-glutamine

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 25, 2017 I’m researching how to improve gut health, since I have leaky gut issues. This posting discusses the controversial L-glutamine supplement, and will likely be updated frequently as I learn more. See also: 1. Natural Healing … Continue reading →

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Apple, Fennel (Bulb) and Walnut Salad, with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) We’re getting into apple season (late August-September here in NW Montana), and one of my fav ways to use fresh apples is in a salad. I grew up on Waldorf Salad, … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to my Morning Smoothie recipe

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 3, 2017 For the last 15 years or so, I have made a fruity milk and yogurt smoothie for my breakfast meal. It started out as just a few ingredients (fresh fruit, raw milk, homemade yogurt and … Continue reading →

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Blueberry-Pecan Bread

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2, 2017  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, and below from  Wikimedia Commons) We have a local blueberry orchard (Yellow Bay Gardens) in our small community that produces wonderfully flavored berries, so I’m always looking for ways to … Continue reading →

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Freezing meats

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, July 2017 I have been wrapping meats with parchment paper, then placing in a plastic freezer bag to put in the freezer. But I’m trying to become plastic-free. I bought some freezer paper but found out it was … Continue reading →

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Moringa Latte

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, July 9, 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Never heard of Moringa? You’re not alone. Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tree native to South Asia, but now grows throughout the tropics. Its leaves (or the powder made from them) … Continue reading →

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