Its that time of the year, when nature comes alive after a long winter. And with spring is also a lot of wild edibles around us which we can forage to add some greens to our diet. Hence, to get some precious greens as early as April, would be to forage and its all free. You can easily forage a few wild edibles and wild garlic is one of them. My favorite way of using this wild edible is with a Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe. Its so easy to make and tastes great.
With the arrival of spring, my garden comes alive with a lot of blooms. One of them is Elderflower. To preserve this heavily scented flower, I make this easy Elderflower cordial recipe, which makes refreshing drinks during summer. Because of its strong smell, elderflower cordial can be used also in ice creams, vinegar and cocktails for extra flavor.
Tea tree oil has countless benefits for skin and is often used in natural skin care products. Because of all that I had to try out making my own non greasy tea tree face cream for my own use. This tea tree oil face cream is water based which is easy for your skin to absorb without making your skin greasy. Perfect for the coming spring and summer months.
Sea Buckthorn berries are a power house of antioxidants and vitamins especially Vit C and Vit A ? Sea Buckthorn is a miracle plant that gives us one of the best types of berries in the world. I have shared recipes using Sea Buckthorn berries in an earlier post. But, this year, I decided to give Sea Buckthorn infused in honey a go from this year’s harvest.
Red currants are in season and I make a few preservation recipes with them. These berries taste wonderful once they are ripe after harvest. But they don’t last very long after harvesting. You know my love for fermented healthy food, so I also made lacto fermented red currants to enjoy the health benefits of fermented fruits as well.
With the current global scenario, pressure on farmers due to rising gas prices and growing food shortages, there’s no better time than now to grab a shovel and begin growing your own produce. Even if you’ve never turned a hand to gardening, with a few expert tips, you can move closer toward self-sufficiency and enjoy fresh vegetables year-round. So, to help you jump start with gardening, we will explore ways on how to start and sustain a productive garden.
I love making jams literally out of our berries and fruit harvest. The best way to preserve fruits long term without refrigeration is with sugar. Pineapple Jam is an easy way to preserve tropical fruits like pineapple to enjoy all year round. This homemade pineapple jam fits the bill for many reasons. Its perfect on sandwiches, toast and great to use as a filling for cakes too.
Our skin is our largest detoxification organ therefore what we put on our skin is absorbed into our body. This affects our skin’s health and body health too. This is why it’s incredibly useful to make your own skin care products. Try making this all natural homemade aloe vera cream for your skin. This body cream uses all natural and nourishing ingredients which is suitable for all skin types.
Most of us have experienced stomach distress and digestive issues from time to time. And an equal number of us have probably reached for a standard over-the-counter med. While these have their place, they’re not the only answer to gastrointestinal distress. Many natural remedies exist as well. They’re not only easy on the tummy but often life staples found in your own kitchen. If you’re looking for some easy and effective remedies try these 5 effective remedies to digestive problems you can do at home.
Learn how to make this natural, non-toxic ingredients and infused with essential oils. This natural homemade nourishing hand cream moisturises and revitalises tough, dried out hands during the colder months. Moreover, you can make this with very few ingredients and for the fragrance add essential oils of your choice.
