Greek Cooking Basics
This article is the first of a series about Greek cooking. Of course Greek cooking is famous world wide for the unique flavours and variety it offers. However, truth be told, Greek cooking has a lot of elements similar to those cuisines of Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, the middle east and even northern Africa. The reason is simple. All Mediterranean countries share common culture, history, climate and food resources.
How To Grow and Use Fresh Mint
The familiar flavour of mint is enjoyed in mint jelly or sauce, raiti (a yogurt dip), herbal teas and to add flavour to new potatoes and fresh peas. Learn more uses for this favorite herb.
Gardening with Long Term Herbs
Explaining why people should use herbs in their gardens and the benefits. Also my floral photography, description,harvesting and uses for long term herbs that will last from year to year.
An Edible Landscape
As a homeowner in a neighborhood that seems to be obsessed with lawn care, I find that my lawn is actually shrinking. I’m not selling off acreage, nor am I letting bits run wild. Well, not really. Instead of grass, which the voles will simply dig up in the spring, and I can’t bring myself to poison or trap them, I am planting perennial edibles of various sorts that hold the soil in place, look lovely, attract all manner of wildlife and help feed my small family. I do very little after planting other than harvest, a little watering and a little pruning in the Spring.
An Herbal History Lesson
Herbs have been used throughout the centuries for a variety of purposes, including medicinal, religious and for household sanitation. Here is a list of some of the more interesting uses and traditions.
Unusual Herb Varieties Spruce Up Garden Beds
Herbs come in all sorts of unusual varieties. Find a unique plant for your own herb garden with a new flavor from a traditional choice.
Tips to Debt Free Living
They dream of one day be free of guilt? This can be a reality if you have a few basic rules and do what is necessary. To pave the way to financial freedom, you need to do something in the order.
Herbal Tips for a Freshly-scented Home
Houses that are kept closed up all season, whether for heating or cooling purposes, can begin to smell stale very quickly. Here are some tips for freshening up your home with natural scents.
