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April 13th, 2011
Soapwort is used as an expectorant, a mild diuretic, and to help eliminate toxins from the liver, however, it is toxic and can cause stomach upsets and have a powerful laxative effect when taken in higher doses. It’s a very effective herb when applied externally for skin [...] December 27th, 2010 Christmas dinner this year was typical Queensland fair – barbecued fish, chips, salads, crumbed prawns, garlic bread, and a family tradition – pavlova that I’ve cooked every Christmas since the early 1980s. [...] September 23rd, 2010 Don’t you just love Mother Nature and the way she gives individual herbs so many uses? Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a prime example of just how versatile herbs can be. Since ancient times it has been used for food and medicine as well as in the household. This article explores some of the [...] March 20th, 2010 As we know, history repeats itself and when it comes to food there is no exception. Culinary habits are becoming more interesting with the reintroduction of ancient grains in to the diet along with salad herbs that haven’t been seen since the sixteenth century. Back then the diversity of [...] March 12th, 2010 Some time ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to a morning tea at a pretty lavender farm where there is a shop selling all types of products made from lavender including lavender wine. On the menu at the coffee shop were lavender scones…of course I couldn’t resist them.
March 6th, 2010 These fritters make a delightful and delicately flavoured dessert, especially when served with double cream or vanilla ice-cream. [...] December 24th, 2009
In 1885 Baron Ferdinand von Mueller noted that the leaves and flowers of this popular garden plant could be eaten as a replacement for cress and considered it to be -anti-scorbutic (scurvy-curing). Although nasturtium is known more for its culinary uses Europeans use the essential oil made from the plant [...] December 24th, 2009 his is a little late, however, I would like to share this lovely and easy Pavlova recipe that I make every year for my family’s Christmas dinner. [...] October 27th, 2009 This is an easy, delicious, and healthy damper that can be used in place of bread, as an accompaniment to most meals or as a snack. [...] |
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