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Sweet Herb Sorbet

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 10, 2011
Post category:Cooking recipe Recipes
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I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds delicious, plus, the possibilities of additional herbs and tastes mean fun experiments! Sweet Herb Sorbet *1/2 cup superfine sugar *1 cup water…

Mint Julep

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 10, 2011
Post category:Cooking recipe Recipes
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I cannot wait to have a good mint julep with my husband. We shall sit on the back porch, sip our delicious minty drinks, and pretend that we already live…

Medicinal Recipes: Using Peppermint

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 10, 2011
Post category:Natural Remedies Recipes
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There are many ways to use peppermint medicinally. Here are a few suggestions: At the first sign of a cold: Take a mixture of elderflower, peppermint, and yarrow. Infuse 1…

Chocolate Mint Mousse

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 10, 2011
Post category:Cooking recipe Recipes
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I cannot WAIT to make this delicious dessert! I love chocolate... Chocolate Mint Mousse Ingredients: *1/2 cup plain dark chocolate *2 eggs, separated *1 tsp. instant coffee *1 tsp. fresh chopped…

Rosemary: An essential product for cosmetics and household use

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 10, 2011
Post category:Household Recipe Recipes
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Rosemary is an amazingly versatile herb. You can use it for cooking, for medicine, for cosmetics, and for household products. Here are some non-edible recipes that use Rosemary: Hair Rinse…

Medicinal Recipe: Rosemary Tea

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 10, 2011
Post category:Natural Remedies Recipes
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Herbal Tea Rosemary tea makes a great mouthwash for halitosis and general bad breath. It can also reduce flatulence and stimulate the smooth muscle of the digestive tract and gall…

Herbal Tea for the Flu

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 8, 2011
Post category:Natural Remedies Recipes
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Herbal Tea for the Flu Some of the best herbs for flu care are diaphoretics, because they stimulate sweating. Diaphoretics support the body’s natural response rather than “fighting” the illness. Some…

Medicinal Recipe: Tension Infused Herbal Tea

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:September 8, 2011
Post category:Natural Remedies Recipes
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If you are having problems with tension or stress, try this herbal tea: Tension-ease Infusion 1 part skullcap 1 part sage 1 part peppermint 1/4 part lavender Infuse 1 –…

Headache Herbal Teas

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:August 31, 2011
Post category:Natural Remedies Recipes
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Headaches are a huge problem for me. I have almost daily headaches and they often alter my lifestyle and my daily living in a negative way. I went to a…

Basil

Post author:thehomesteadgarden
Post published:August 29, 2011
Post category:Gardening Herbs
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Name: *Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Description: *annual *popular culinary herb *a good fly and mosquito repellent *my favorite thing to eat!! :) Parts Used: *Leaves, preferably fresh Position: *full sun *well-drained…