many people don’t realize that there are many different types of paprika – Hungarian/hot, Domestic, Spanish, smoked, etc. They are not the same, and flavors will vary based on the soil and conditions in the region where it was farmed. Most of them can add a subtle difference and complexityContinue Reading
As the heat rises, I am searching for every way to stay cool. My favorite way is to brew tea and to enjoy it over ice. In the Spring and Summer, there are 2 great, lazy ways to brew tea: Cold Brew and Sun Brew. And as a bonus, eachContinue Reading
You have probably heard of Osha Root – and depending on where you live, you may know it by different names: osha root, Porter’s lovage, Porter’s licorice-root, lovage, wild lovage, Porter’s wild lovage, loveroot, Porter’s ligusticum, bear medicine, bear root, Colorado cough root, Indian root, Indian parsley, wild parsley, mountainContinue Reading
I’m no stranger to summer days that make people gather around a grill and breathe in the deep, smoky smell. As a kid, I remember feeling proud while helping my dad deliver freshly grilled sausages, chicken legs, and butter covered corn inside to my mom. Every summer I can hearContinue Reading
What is Hibiscus? Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species areContinue Reading
Considering the climate today, with everyone looking for a natural way to beat COVID-19, we have surely seen our share of claims being made by different people and websites about which herbs should be incorporated in a “COVID-19 protocol”. Senna Leaf appears to be the new addition to this listContinue Reading