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Homemade Yogi Tea

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, May 31, 2016 (Images from Wikimedia Commons: Cardamom, right, and Cinnamon, below) Yogi tea is centuries old custom in India, that inspired the modern Chai. But there is a big difference between the two: yogi tea is mostly … Continue reading →

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Ancient Healing Remedies for Every Home

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Cat

by Catherine Haug, March 2, 2011; originally published on The EssentiaList (8a, 8b). What did people do to heal themselves and their family members from disease, prior to the age of modern medicine and pharmaceuticals? Probably the first thing that comes to … Continue reading →

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Administer an Eye Wash

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Cat

by Catherine Haug, Nov 24, 2015, (photo of Cannon Eye Cup, right, from Land Sea and Sky (3)). This article was originally published on The EssentiaList, for which I am the editor. Having something foreign in your eye – liquid or solid … Continue reading →

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The Shrub (fruit & vinegar infusion)

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 18,2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’d never heard of the ‘shrub’ beverage until I got a Learning Herbs newsletter (1) telling about this healthful beverage. Oh, I’ve heard of alcohol infusions – they are quite popular … Continue reading →

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Nettle Soup (Stinging Nettles)

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 15, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m just discovering nettles after a friend left me a large bag of the leaves after she went wild-crafting, and also reading about nettles from Learning Herbs (1). I’ve known for … Continue reading →

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Eggplant or Aubergine (About)

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, April 15, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Eggplant is one of my favorite veggies; well, technically it is a fruit because it bears the seed of the plant. It is a member of the nightshade family which … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Quiche, with Phyllo or Standard Crust

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, April 8, 2016 (photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I had my first quiche in the 1970s, when a couple hippies opened a French-style Breakfast/Brunch restaurant, “Crêpe Faire,” in Portland OR. Now that I think back to those old … Continue reading →

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Bitters & Berries with Chocolate Shavings

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, April 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fruity Treats Menu; 2. Chocolate (About); 3. Digetsive Bitters I’m always on the lookout for interesting desserts, especially those that are made with whole fruits and very little sugar. … Continue reading →

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Amaranth Porridge with Dates, Apricots & Pine Nuts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, March 16, 2016 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 2. Soaking, Sprouting & Working with Grains, Nuts, Legumes & Seeds; Amaranth seeds, like quinoa, are used a pseudo grain, and are gaining popularity as more … Continue reading →

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Muesli Recipes

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2007; updated Aug 2007, Mar 2016 (photo, right, fromWikimedia Commons): see also: 1. Granola & Meusli (About & General Instructions); 2. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 3; Soaking, Sprouting & Working with Grains, Nuts, Legumes & Seeds Menu; 4. Granola Recipes Includes: 1. Oat, … Continue reading →

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