Elder Flower Elixir
These instructions can be used to make a very easy Elder flower syrup, or a slightly more complicated Elder Flower Elixir, your choice. The syrup is non-alcoholic. The elixir isn’t.
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Preserved Lemons, My New Favorite Condiment
For several years, I’d been coming across recipes that called for preserved lemons. I’d never had them, and wasn’t sure where to find them, but the recipes often intrigued me with combinations of foods I knew I liked. Sometimes I would make something similar to the recipe and just substitute freshly squeezed lemon juice. I’m
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Reviving the Blog with a Pot of Nettle Soup
I’ve been missing my old blog, so I’ve decided to revive the practice of blogging. With a pot of nettle soup. I hope you enjoy it, and will begin to follow me. Every Spring I watch for the nettles to appear in the garden. I’m always pretty sure they’ll come back, even though I dig
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Sarah’s Spectacular Oatmeal
For many years, I’ve been making this extra-healthy oatmeal once or twice a week from Autumn through Spring. I include lots of cinnamon to support healthy cholesterol levels, and dried fruit for extra anti-oxidants. My grandmother would have said that this breakfast will “stick to your ribs,” keeping you satisfied and warm all morning long.
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A Guide to Base Oils
Base oils or carrier oils, are used in all sorts of body-care items. Whether you are following a recipe, or making your own formulas, you will want to have a sense of the qualities of various carrier oils. Apricot Kernel Oil – Medium weight oil, easily absorbed by the skin. Good for sensitive or prematurely-aged
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Sarah’s Chocolate Raspberry Cordial
I was inspired to make this cordial using my favorite dessert flavour combination – chocolate and raspberries. It came out even better than I dreamed of! This would make wonderful gifts for your favorite friends! Copyright 2006, Sarah Preston
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Dream Pillows
A dream pillow is a small pouch filled with herbs, which have been selected to stimulate dreaming. It is a simple magical spell, or prayer, for vivid dreams. Let’s start with the fabric. I like to use cotton, flax, hemp or silk. Flannel would probably make a nice dream pillow, too. Please don’t use any