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Vitamin water made with fruit and herbs, no suggar added. It's such a simple idea, yet so very good for you. At a time where some of you are sweltering in early summer heat, this may be a great way to... - AnkeB

“During this 90 minute webinar you will learn: Six fun herbal activities you can share with your kids this summer. What to pack in your simple, summer herbal first aid kit. When to use herbs and when to see the doctor." - AnkeB

You can make your own soaps, cleansing milk, toners, moisturisers, soaks, masks and the list goes on. If you have skin problems there are treatments for acne, wrinkles, sunburn, blemishes and blackheads, dry skin, oily skin, mature skin, you name it, there is a natural recipe for it. Spoil yourself with the best, make products for friends and family as gifts, and treat your children with a gentle skin and hair care regime, whatever your reason Mother Nature has the right ingrredients for you. Here are some easy examples - - AnkeB

Yarrow – Achillea millefolium – Usually the first herb in most herb books, yarrow is another herb you will have seen in meadows even if you dont know the name or its healing properties. Although mainly used as a medicinal herb, yarrow can be used in the kitchen as well. Its feathery leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals with a taste similar to spinach. Use to stuff a chicken, in sauces or curries. Try small amounts in salads or combined with mixed spring herbs. It is in medicine where yarrow truly shines. Yarrow has styptic properties which will - AnkeB

Stinging Nettle – Urtica dioica – In many places the stinging nettle is an unwanted weed and it is rather an invasive,Traditionally it is used in the treatment of anaemia, rheumatism and arthritis - AnkeB

Cupcakes ruled for years, now, cakepops are the latest trend in cakey-ness, - AnkeB

"A Lego party requires a Lego cake.For inspiration I looked around the net, but the amazing examples I found did little but deflate my enthusiasm given my cake making skills. Betty Crocker to the rescue!!! A page with step by step Lego cake instructions was the answer to my dilemma. All was well again....." - AnkeB

Since Master6 is Lego obsessed at the moment it seemed logical to make it a Lego themed party. Luckily there are loads of resources online, thanks to all the other mums out there who record what they did for their younglings’ parties…..and more importantly, HOW they did it. For our party I scoured the net to pick and choose which bits would suit our party, my crafting abilities and my schedule. Sorry this post is fairly photo heavy, but there is no other way to show you what we did...... - AnkeB

From the page: "What that means is that cinnamon is warming, will promote sweating and aids digestion. It is also a uterine stimulant so pregnant women are advised to avoid therapeutic doses. The essential oil is a strong antibacterial and antifungal treatment. Now, the world of diabetes (if there is such a thing) has been abuzz for some time now with some very promising research being done in....... " - AnkeB

Reading all the wonderful recipes, I was inspired to recreate a childhood favourite (which is also not available in Australia) called Hanuta which is a yummy chocolate, hazelnut slice - using Nutella! - AnkeB

From the page: "When we were last in the UK my mother in law, B, made a Lemon Drizzle Cake, lovely and moist with just the right amount of lemoniness. It's the type of cake that is nothing special to look at, it's all in the texture and flavour. The trip was in late 2010 and I've only now got my hand on the recipe. This turned out to be fortuitous because last night Jamie Oliver tweeted his Nan's Lemon Drizzle Cake and it gave me a great opportunity to compare recipes" - AnkeB

There is great pride and knowledge to be passed on to the customer who will in return respect the product s much more. When I thought about this respect I also thought about gratitude .I just want to let you, who value traditional herb lore regardless from what part of the world, know about another small venture that is making a difference in their part of the world and sharing some amazing products with the rest of the world. - AnkeB

Feeling unenthusiastic about sausages, buger or steaks, I thought this famous Korean dish was much more representative of where my tastebuds were heading. This is a very flavourful dish, lean and the kids love it, which is always a bonus. - AnkeB

Two new resources for studying herb lore. 1. Plant identification 2. Herbal Craft eCamp <....more....> - AnkeB

One of the many things I did learn however was that food doesn’t need to be fussy and complicated, in fact the simpler the better the flavour and that has followed me regardless of the cuisine I am trying to recreate. So here we have Chicken & Lentils – very French, very simple, very cheap, very tasty. - AnkeB

A sponge cake with strawberries and cream. Easy! Or not. I’ve never made a sponge before and I have heard that there is a bit of a knack to it, which is probably the reason why it is still a constant contestant at fairs and fetes everywhere....... - AnkeB

hearty, rustic, frugal, yum! "Berliner potato soup is a very old recipe said to have been a favourite of the last German emperor, William II. The base of his recipe would have been made from ham bones (just like I usually make) but the man on the street would have made his with whatever was on hand, maybe a sausage on the side. ..." - AnkeB

"Have you ever noticed how foodies know stuff? They know what horiatiki salata is and feel quite comfortable discussing the various uses of quinoa, freekeh and fregola. They will have tried to cook their salmon sous vide, and start breathing heavily when passing a Thermomix. If you really like your food but haven’t got a clue what these words mean, you are not alone........" - AnkeB

Have you ever had a scotch egg? It’s a quintessential English snack that is often found, plastic wrapped in roadhouses and supermarkets. Now if you are partial to squashballs wrapped in mystery meat which have been crumbed and fried within your lifetime, then this would be a heavenly thing indeed. I however prefer to know where my food comes from and how long it has been around. ....more.... - AnkeB

I love making drinks for the family, you’ll usually find cordials and syrups made with gorgeous flavours such as elderflowers and hibiscus/rosella. Recently however I heard of rhubarb champagne and I loved the idea for two reasons..... - AnkeB

In Victorian times (1937-1001) there was a radical change in healthcare available to the average person on the street. At a time when it was too expensive to seek ‘professional’ medical help, there was a sudden influx of chemist stores offering medicines and wonder cures amongst their wares. What is old is new again and just as fashion trends keep coming back around, so do a lot of other things that were once deemed outdated. Yes of course, I am talking about old folk remedies and natural “cures”..........more..... - AnkeB

So when I saw this new fruit in the produce department I just HAD to know what it was. Naturally there was no label, no name, no price. Not to be discouraged I grabbed the nearest shelf stacking teenager and what do you know, he was a fountain of knowledge. YAY. “It’s called Achacha, and you sorta twist it to open it, would you like to try it?” What a charming young man. Long story short, I tasted, I liked, I bought 5. - AnkeB