November 2013

Certain herbs can warm you up from the inside out. They can improve circulation and bring warmth to the extremities. Allspice: Add ground allspice to holiday marinades, roasted vegetables, cookies and pumpkin pie. Its sweet and spicy aroma will boost your mood. Horseradish: This tangy herb is a natural detoxifier that [ ...click to read more ]

Turmeric (scientific name: Curcuma longa) is an attractive plant that you can grow yourself as long as the temperature is warm (above 65 F). I found fresh turmeric rhizomes for sale at an Asian food store, and thought I would try growing it myself. This was a couple of years ago. I looked up information on how to grow [ ...click to read more ]

Balmy days and chilly nights, and soon fresh herbs from the garden will be in short supply. Tender herbs such as basil, dill, cilantro and chervil will die when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. So harvest them now. Bring them in and sort through the stems and leaves. Dry some of the herbs, freeze the rest for [ ...click to read more ]

Lemon/lime and mint: Lemon or lime juice helps stimulate the digestive track, encourages bile production, so important for a healthy liver. Mint leaves help with digestion and relieve heartburn. Mint also helps relax stomach cramps resulting from undigested fats. You’ll need a gallon of spring or mineral water. [ ...click to read more ]