Ingredient: 2 cups water

Real marshmallow in Rocky road

Make Real Marshmallows

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 […]

 
Pumpkin, Lime and Quinoa Salad

Pumpkin, Lime and Quinoa Salad

Following on from my last post, I wanted to introduce you to quinoa, a small seed with a powerhouse of nutrition. Quinoa presents like a grain and most would therefore think of it as belonging to the grain family. It fluffs up like rice and can be used as a […]