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Herbs and Foods for the Immune System

As recently as 75 years ago the majority of the world’s population were using mostly herbs to heal themselves. Even now the majority of people in third world countries depend on indigenous plants for...

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Rain tree (Samanea saman) towering over the Spice Garden trail. This particular tree is a "Heritage Tree", designated for protection and care under a programme to preserve majestic mature trees in Singapore.85

Spice Garden at Fort Canning Park, Singapore - Showcase of Southeast Asian Herbs and Spices

Not perhaps the best-known of Singapore attractions, the Spice Garden at Fort Canning Park is a veritable trove of Singapore's natural history, with over 100 varieties of plants and trees lining its trails. ...

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Yes, YOU can earn the title "Master of the Grill" with these 56 dry rub recipes

Twenty years ago only the cooking pros knew about - and used - dry rubs for meat. Now, it's the hottest trend in grilling, in baking, or even just cooking on top of the stove. The theory is easy... mix...

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Dill - a Soothing Herb and 3 recipes

Dill (Anethum graveolens) was well known to the ancient world. There is evidence that the Egyptians used it for healing. This delicate and delicious herb from the umbelliferae family obtains its name from "dillian," meaning "to lull" in the ancient Saxon language, a reference to the dill water from its seeds, which is still given to babies as a mild sedative. More ....

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Basil, rosemary and thyme are common household herbs used to flavor food79

The Healing Properties of 5 Common Household Herbs and Spices

Herbalism is the practice of medicine using plants and plant extracts for their healing properties. Though re-popularized with recent trends of alternative methods for well-being, herbalism is an ancient...

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Fresh herbs vs Dry herbs...it's really a matter of convienence

When a recipe calls for fresh herbs and all you have on hand is dry herbs is it really going to make a difference in the taste of the meal? Well, it kind of depends on your buds...taste buds that is. Let's...

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A general guide to dried herbs and toasting spices

Too many people have a massive spice rack; filled with long forgotten powdered herbs and spices, at the ready should they ever be called into action in a years distant curry (I also used to be guilty of this...

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Simple and delicious pork confit. Outstanding confit will always win raves!

photo credit: www.thepassionatecook.com A very simple pork confit Confit of pork is pretty sinful. Taking a fatty cut of pork and braising it very slowly in its own rendered lard isn't going to qualify...

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Organic Recipes For Everyday Cooking

I'm delighted to share a sampling of our favorite organic recipes with you here. We've been eating organic food for many years, fruits and vegetables that we grow ourselves or purchase from local organic...

1 comment    health food cooking
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Herb and Spice

Welcome to this cool Hub Page that is all about herbs and spices and their many uses. Here is where you'll find an overview style informational page concerning the many different herbs and spices that are...

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