Archive for "Sep 2010"

Calendula – First to our Aid (Calendula officinalis)

Like a mini burst of sunshine in the garden, Calendula is a darling amongst herbalists and gardeners. Calendula has amazing skin healing properties and is primarily used topically in salves and oils for cuts, bruises and burns. The petals are edible, too, and make a delightful addition to salads.

 

Barley and Pea Pod Salad

The history of barley follows an amazing journey through many cultures and continents around the world reaching back into the latter part of the Stone Age. This ancient grain is rich in nutrients and has high medicinal value. Elizabeth and I are always looking for delicious twists on nutritious grain dishes.

 

Lavender Honey Butter

Tell me if this doesn’t sound like a fair deal and please don’t take this as ethical parenting.  My son wanted to watch a very important football game so I turned it into an opportunity to basically exploit his talents to get him to do some giving back to our home community.

 

Herbal Infused Water

We had a blast at the Power To The Peaceful free concert in SF put on by peace and love rocker, Michael Franti. Elizabeth and I had our Eco- Herbalista booth set up and shared the lovely deliciousness of herbal infused water with the thirsty crowd of more than 100,000 folks! (not all water drinkers fortunately).

 

Getting Dirty in September ~ Fall Garden Calendar

Just because summer is over it doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your gloves and trowel. In fact, September is a great time of year to garden and the right time to start sowing seeds for  your fall/winter garden. The soil is still warm from the summer sun which encourages newly planted seeds and Read more…

 

Stressing the Importance of Reducing Stress

Herb of the Month:  Ashwagandha Stress! We have too much of it and it can end up making us sick.  According to the Center for Disease Control, stress accounts for up to 90% of doctor visits!  But don’t let that statistic stress you out.

 

Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a classic summer dish filled with a cornucopia of garden bounty. This delicious chilled soup, originating from Spain, was the food of the field worker and comes loaded with heat loving veggies like tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers, and bell peppers.