This recipe does not work well with common “ornamental” crab apple varieties. Edible Crab Apple Varieties bear fruit that is in the vicinity 2 inches round, ornamental varieties of crab apples are generally the size of a cherry or even smaller and frequently quite bitter. Ingredients: 8 lbs. crab apples 6 cups vinegar 8 cups … Read more
Salt is a crucial part of the pickling process. It works in combination with an acidic liquid (usually vinegar or apple cider) to create an environment that is inhospitable to bacteria. Adding salt also improves the flavor of the pickled foods that you create. But is pickling actually salt safe to eat? Does pickling salt … Read more
Eggplant serves a meat substitute because of its texture and bulkiness. Eggplant is very filling with virtually no fat ,it is packed with fiber when you leave the skin on, as well as vitamins such as vitamin C and K, folate, thiamine, and niacin. Eggplant also contains magnesium and potassium, unfortunately, by itself it has … Read more
Recipes for No Sugar Added Grape Jelly and Jam Added sugar is probably the most harmful ingredient in the modern diet. It has negative effects on metabolism, immune system and promotes many ailments. Added sugars contain mega calories with no essential nutrients. It is the leading factor in Obesity. Recipes for jelly, Jams and assorted … Read more
Passionflower comprises a family of several hundred varying species of flowering perennial plants. The leaves of passionflower are used to brew an herbal tea with a unusually pleasant, very mild taste. The flavor doesn’t really resemble anything else I can think of – other than an earthy green and grassy taste. If that’s not your … Read more
Medicinal Properties of Echinacea Echinacea Purpurea or American Cone Flower is used to make a tasty herbal tea with medicinal qualities. The Echinacea roots, leaves, and flowers can all be used in the the blend. The roots compounds differ significantly from the rest of the plant. Volatile oils and aromatic compounds are concentrated in the … Read more
Dandelion tea can be made from the leaves, the blossoms or the roots. All variations have their own unique flavors, attributes and variations. Dandelion Leaf Tea Select young, tender leaves for the tastiest dandelion tea. Once you’ve harvested your dandelion greens, thoroughly wash them . If you’re not using them right away store them in … Read more
Angelica is unique in it’s multitude of uses. Most commonly it is used to make candy, which is made from its hollow stems, and an abundance of sugar. The stems can also used as a vegetable and is prepared like asparagus. They are also blended into preserves and pies. Angelica seeds are used in making … Read more
Anise Hyssop is a perennial flowering plant with culinary, herbal and medicinal properties. Although it is known as Anise Hyssop, it is only remotely related to Hyssop and even more distantly to Anise. It is in the Mint Family. It’s taste bears a hint of mint ,a hint of licorice and a hint of hyssop, … Read more
Medicinal Properties of Calendula Calendula [Calendula officinalis[, aka Pot Marigold is a genus of herbaceous plants in the daisy family. The flower petals are edible and can be eaten fresh. The essential oils from calendula have multiple health benefits, particularly relative to skin conditions such as dermatitis and varying degress of acne. 1. Acne Topically … Read more