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Recipes for medicinal internal and topical treatments.
Did you know marshmallows were once made with real marshmallow root?Long before today’s sugar and artificially laden confections, marshmallows were soothing herbal sweets made from the Althaea officinalis plant — the true “marshmallow.” Traditionally used to calm sore throats and digestive irritation, the mucilaginous root gave these treats their signature […]
Fresh aloe vera is one of nature’s most soothing and healing plants. While many know it for its skin benefits, aloe vera can also be consumed internally for a range of benefits. The clear inner gel of the aloe leaf is rich in vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants. It […]
An oxymel is a traditional medicinal preparation made by combining vinegar (usually apple cider vinegar) and honey, and infusing it with herbs. The word comes from the Greek oxymeli, meaning “acid and honey.” Traditionally, oxymels contained more honey than water, however it is now more common to add equal parts […]
Parsley is delicious but is also a very beneficial food to include in the diet for more reasons that I could mention in a short recipe description. I have included a table below with an overview of nutrients and benefits for those interested. Parsley is also wonderful to have in […]
I have been using charcoal poultices for years now for bites and stings. It absorbs and neutralises poisons and can absorb 150 times its weight in poison to be exact. It can be used internally and externally. Living in Queensland means there are plenty of spiders, ants and flying insects […]
Did you know you can also experience the benefits of consuming kefir as a cheese? This cheese can be flavoured in any way that you would normally flavour cream cheese. That is the texture it resembles if you follow this method. If you don’t already know how to make milk […]
What is milk kefir? Kefir is a fermented milk drink usually made using cow’s milk. It is also possible to use other milks however this recipe is specifically for dairy milk. The grains used to make milk kefir are different to those used to make water kefir and they cannot […]
Iced tea is a great way to experience the benefits of herbs in summer when it is too warm for a hot cuppa. It also provides more variety if you like to drink something different but want to avoid sugar laden soft drinks and high fructose fruit juices. You will […]
Now is the time that the turmeric leaves are dying off and the root is ready to be harvested. But what do you do with it all in order to preserve it? You can blitz it up in a food processor and freeze it in ice cube trays OR, you […]
This seasoning is a delicious addition to many foods. Use it to boost the flavour of sauces, sprinkle on roasted or steamed vegetables, add to pasta or sprinkle it on your eggs or avocado on toast. It is quick and easy to make, uses up lemon peel which would otherwise […]
I'm Angela. I love to explore our ability to feel joy through the foods we eat. I am a naturopath, kinesiologist and author. Cooking and eating is a journey and process of discovery and magic. This site embraces whole food cooking and eating and empowering education. Get involved by trying some of the free recipes, purchasing one of my illustrated cookbooks or working with me personally. Looking forward to aiding you to live a happier life through better food choices.
