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wild herbs series, part I

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A hearty dose of herbal remedies that you can conjure with ingredients found on your walks or even in your garden. They are easy enough to recognize but for beginners I recommend buying a book highlighting the similar but toxic friends. Chickweed Edible parts: leaves, stems, buds and blossoms Contents: calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, B-vitamins, phosphorus, zinc, copper, silicic acid, vitamins A and C, essential oils, tannins and plant-based proteins Effects : cooling, anti-inflammatory, blood-cleansing, […]

Buddha’s Hand marmelade

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Buddha’s Hand, aka fingered citron, has a sweet lemon blossom aroma, no juice, no pulp and no seeds. It looks bizarre, smells heavenly and in Asia it symbolizes happiness, wealth and longevity. Here’s some examples what to do with this crazy lemon: cut off a “finger” and slice it thinly over a piece of grilled white fish add some grated peel to your vinaigrette add a slice of peel to your vodka or gin cocktail […]