Close your eyes and imagine this… Walking up a garden path as the gentle summer sun warms you! The day is clear and a gentle breeze moves the blades of grass around your feet. You are lured forward to the garden by the gentle hum of bees as you catch the scent...
We love ginger! We keep a piece of fresh ginger root in a lovely bowl on our kitchen counter so its always on hand. We even travel with ginger so we can make a spot of fresh ginger tea when we’re on the road. Yes, ginger is great for digestion and settles...
It’s early spring and the dandelions are everywhere! On my walk today, I spotted their familiar jagged leaves, their folded green sepals and even their brilliant yellow flowers facing up to the sun. Delightful to children and antagonizing to adults, dandelion is...
Everyday we are bombarded with news of the latest diets and supplements that promise greater health. It can start to feel that if you’re not taking a pill and special oils or cutting certain foods from your diet that your health may be at risk – or at least less than...
Once, during a car ride to school, our 3 1/2 year old son complained of an upset tummy. School was brand new for him, and we suspected a bit of nerves as the cause. Usually, we would offer him a bit of fennel to chew for such a complaint. Fennel has a lovely way to...
