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Sleepytime Brandied Berries and Cherries Recipe Do you have difficulties falling asleep at night? Good news, adult readers: this brandied berries and cherries recipe can help improve your sleep AND it is a tasty treat to enjoy right before bedtime. First, a brief Book Review… I have fallen in love with my newest book: The…
Most of us use Thyme in the kitchen with our cooking (if not, you are missing out. It is one of my favorites! SO good), but very few people know that thyme has medicinal attributes as well. The essential oils in Thyme are one of nature’s most potent antimicrobial and antispasmodic substances. Thus, it…
If you are having gastrointestinal problems, this is an excellent infused herbal tea to take to strengthen your digestion system: * Peppermint leaves (2 parts) * Lavender flowers (4 parts) * Thyme (5 parts) Steep 2-3 tsp. dried herb mixture or 2-3 tbsp. fresh herb mixture in 1/2 cup boiling water for 3 to 5…
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 Rosemary and thyme have been used for centuries to darken hair and keep it soft and silky. They also have natural antiseptic properties, which give…
Name: *Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Description: *sun loving perennial *includes 350 species (such as lemon thyme) *best in zones 5-9 *bees love thyme, so plant if you are trying to encourage bees in your area Parts Used: *leaves, both fresh or dried Position: *good draining soil, best if the soil is somewhat dry (the richer the…