Sorrel is one of my favourite herbs and it’s incredibly simple to grow. Being part of the dock family it takes off like a weed but is much easier to control as you can simply dig out the taproots to stop it spreading. It has a refreshing lemony flavour with a bit of zing! I love it in salads and it …
Almost Cold Cure
I came down with a cold last week that just wouldn’t budge. Liposomal vitamin C several times a day was helping but the chest pains and clogged throat weren’t letting up. Looking through our website I found Wendyl’s blog about her “almost cold cure” – a strong shot of turmeric, lemon, and honey taken four times a day. It worked! This is from …
Quick Pink Pickled Onions
Don’t you just love pickled foods? That sharp refreshingly acidic taste is just the best. This recipe uses both lemon juice and organic apple cider vinegar for a more complex tangy taste. I like to keep it very simple, but if you’re wanting to spice it up a little you can add a combination of whole garlic, bay leaf, sliced ginger, …
Lemon Clove Fly Buster
Flies don’t like the smell of lemons or the pungent scent of cloves. Combine the two and you have a natural fly repellent. For extra fly fighting oomph, add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil and clove bud essential oil. This tip was sent in by one of our newsletter subscribers. These attractive natural fly repellents are very easy to …
Trisha’s Homemade Hummus
You’re going to love this delicious hummus recipe from Trisha from Naturally By Trisha who makes our gorgeous lip balms, baby balm, and her own range of healing balms. Made from a handful of ingredients, it can be whipped up in minutes and is vastly superior in both taste and health-factor to the store-bought variety. “I spent this morning making …