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Medieval spiced wine - Hypocras
Yesterday, @torey and I were discussing how herbal remedies were most often given infused in wine, or brewed into beers in the middle ages and the ancient world. Water was often bad, and teas were likely developed as a way to make water safe to drink. Distillation came much later, through the Arab culture. But, wines,…
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Cucumber Scallion Dip
A recipe to use up the extras. And an interesting take along for parties.
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What are the best forage crops for rabbits?
I’m growing sweet potatoes, parsley, celery and cleaning out the last of the broccoli plants for them but I’m growing out a huge crop of rabbits for the freezer and I’m running out of crops to supplement their feed. Using tractors is not practical in my situation due to uneven terrain and a huge coyote population. I would…
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Yummy____ Cannoli Dip
For those of us with a sweet tooth. hmm...do I have any sugar cookies in the house?
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Lentils
Found this on PlantBased Magazine's website, going to try it.
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Ways to Stay Cool
We have had some HOT temperatures for our part of Oregon. Granted it doesn't get up to 100 but it is still very warm especially when I cannot uses air conditioning. The mold problem in Oregon is really off the charts and really gets to me in the summer months. I use a tall stand fan indoors during the day. i do open…
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Cooling Herbs for Hot Summer Days E-book
The good folks at the Herbal Academy have just put out a new E-book. Cooling Herbs for Hot Summer Days. It is available for download at: https://theherbalacademy.com/download-cooling-herbs-hot-summer-days-ebook/?awt_a=5cXw&awt_l=HVg7c&awt_m=3lxHGSqA9MG43Xw Looks like some good suggestions and recipes.
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New dehydrator, what are your favorite recipes?
I haven’t dehydrated anything other than jerky for several decades but I just got a new dehydrator that I can’t wait to try out. Please share your favorite recipes with me. I’m especially excited to be able to make tomato chips again and am planning the garden accordingly.
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Ramps
I went out and harvested ramps (leeks) today. I was not sure if I was in season or just before. I actually found them to be just about the right size. Next week they will be just a bit bigger but the season should still be fine for a few more weeks. My family has harvested ramps for years but until last year I had never…
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What herbs are in your favorite tea blend?
I make my own tea blends with herbs I have grown or harvested, and dried for the winter season. I make a Vitamin C mix with lemon balm, rose hips, violet leaves and flowers, and nettle. I make a Calcium Rich mix with mint, dandelion, plantain, red clover, and mullein. Do you make your own teas? What are your favorite herbs…
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Recipes for Sodas Using Carbonated Water
I just came across these three recipes from BC Living Magazine. They use carbonated water which could be store bought or made at home with a Soda Stream or similar machine. Ginger Ale. Lemongrass-Lime. Spa Water Soda. Just ideas to help you come up with your own combinations. I like making homemade shrubs to use as a…
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Hemp Food- Recipes, Resources and Stories
I noticed that there was no feed on the topic of hemp food. Being an advocate of all the uses of hemp, Food Fiber Fuel and Medicine, I wanted to start a thread here where I will be posting some of my hemp recipes in writing and video. Please contribute any recipe ideas, experiences and things to try with hemp as the base…
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Culinary Possibilities of Chamomile Flowers
So I have really been into hibiscus tea lately, especially mixed with spearmint and lemongrass or chamomile. When I was pouring off kombucha earlier this week I added hibiscus and chamomile(German) to one bottle. After a few days the hibiscus sunk to the bottom and the chamomile had floated to the top. I was slightly…
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Tumeric Lemonade
This looks good and I need to try it and soon as I get more tumeric https://thelostherbs.com/turmeric-lemonade/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=TLH&vgo_ee=vXIQX7IZ3qdpWrlsso4u7g%3D%3D
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Recipe for hyacinth beans ?
I grew hyacinth bean vines for the first time this year. They looked stunning in the garden but now I'm a bit puzzled what I do with them in the kitchen. Does anyone have a great recipe?
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Make Ice Cream in a Bag
(from my website many years ago) We often refer to this area as NW PA’s Garden of Eden but with the snow piling up and wondering if we will loose power I find I have cabin fever. This is the time in life when I get in trouble. So to take the edge off it’s time for a little fun. I’d like to share a project I have done in…
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What are your favorite things to do with pineapple?
I recently read a great idea for what to do with pineapple and thought it sounded wonderful but I failed to save it. Today I found fresh, organic pineapple in my grocery store and I would love your favorite recipes.
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Homemade yeast
Why didn't I find this link when everyone was looking for yeast? 😁 This looks like another site that I'll be booknarking to browse through.
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Getting creative with leftovers
I have several friends who will not use leftovers. I personally love them especially for breakfast or if I don't have time to create an entire meal. My schedule makes it hard to make a decent lunch and mom no longer makes any meals, even snacks. So leftovers makes a easy solution to this problem - and creative meals.…
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Brisket
We made brisket for the first time. All the recipes made it sound so daunting. I was afraid that our brisket would be tough and dry as there were some dry cuts from this animal. Our experiment was a success! Not dry, but juicy & tasty! We did alter the recipe somewhat as I make my own barbeque sauce but had none on hand.…
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Hot Quinoa Breakfast
This didn't turn out too bad, unless you're my father. If it's different, it's a "no go". I put honey on mine, Mom used maple syrup.
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Evergreen Cake
Just got a new email from Rosalee and this recipe was part of it. Thought I'd share it for anyone who doesn't get her emails. I was one of the recipe testers for Wild Remedies and this recipe was one that I got to do, but it didn't make it into the book. I thought it was a shame cause I really liked it. But now here it is.…
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Comfort foods
Winter is here (at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere) and time to think about comfort foods. Here's an interesting list. Got any to add?
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Christmas Pate, old family recipe
Since many TGN folks keep chickens, I thought y'all might enjoy this. Here is an old recipe from the French side of my family. I just made some for Christmas and it really is great. It works with any kind of poultry liver, and because you use butter, it works great with wild duck and goose liver - doesn't have to be farm…
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Best Way to Sprout Nuts
I have yet to sprout my almonds, and am looking for any tips on sprouting and dehydrating them. Can you sprout walnut halves?
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Christmas gift ideas
Looking for interesting inexpensive or homemade Christmas gifts for family and friends. What would be most useful during these uncertain times? Yet still being fun and interesting to put together!!
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Yum... eggnog!
This looks mighty good.... and actually is nowhere near as boozey as George Washington's recipe!
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Thanksgiving Turkey
This is a recipe from a small poultry farmer. It resulted in the best turkey we've ever tasted. Some tips that I have heard are slipping bacon under the skin over the breast, and give it a shot of heat to shrink the skin & seal in the juices before cooking low & slow. This is especially important with heritage breeds of…
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Autumn Chili
I made this last weekend and was very pleased with it, so I thought I'd share. I soaked and cooked until soft a mix of kidney and black beans, about 3 cups dry. I sauteed 8 oz. mushrooms and a large onion until brown, and added a couple hot peppers, 1 small, peeled and cubed butternut squash, and a couple peeled and…
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Brewed cacao like coffee?
Has anyone here brewed cacao beans? There is a company that is promoting this as a healthy coffee substitute. I don't drink much coffee, but I could drink lots of this, I'm sure. I can get beautiful whole cacao beans from a local business. I think these, ground, would be nicer than trying to use nibs. I do have some…