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Honey Lavender Scones-A Taste of Spring Simplicity

Honey Lavender Scones-A Taste of Spring Simplicity

A gentle, fragrant scone that’s just right for spring mornings or Easter brunch.

Astragalus: An Herbal Root For Recovery

Astragalus: An Herbal Root For Recovery

If you’ve been feeling run down from repeated winter colds or recovering from a big illness, you might be looking for ways to rebuild your strength. Enter Astragalus—a time-honored herb known for its immune-supportive and restorative properties. Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this adaptogenic root is a staple for long-term wellness and resilience.

Immune Reboot Tea Recipe with Astragalus Root and Ginger

Immune Reboot Tea Recipe with Astragalus Root and Ginger

Astragalus is a powerhouse herb for immune support, traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help the body recover from illness and build resilience. It’s an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body handle stress while strengthening immunity over time. Pairing it with ginger for circulation and warmth, plus other immune-nourishing herbs, makes for a fantastic recovery tea.
Here’s a deeply restorative Immune Reboot Tea to support recovery from a tough winter or lingering illness.

Herbes de Provence Shortbread with Tart Lemon Glaze

Herbes de Provence Shortbread with Tart Lemon Glaze

Herbes de Provence is a fragrant herb blend from southeastern France, commonly used in cooking to enhance flavors. In this recipe, it complements buttery shortbread cookies with a tart lemon glaze, boasting floral notes from lavender. These cookies are an elegant treat suitable for special occasions or a creative culinary moment.

Heart Calmer Tea

Heart Calmer Tea

To celebrate February, I created this heart-friendly tea called Heart Calmer. It is a soothing blend to reduce stress and lower blood pressure, perfect for unwinding.

How to Make Chicken Italian Sausage at Home

How to Make Chicken Italian Sausage at Home

This Chicken Italian Sausage recipe is a game-changer for frugal home cooks. It’s simple, cost-effective, and packed with flavor. Whether adding it to pasta, stuffing peppers, or using it as a pizza topping, this versatile recipe will surely become a staple in your meal planning.

Silky Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup: A  Winter Delight

Silky Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup: A Winter Delight

Creamy, warm, and easy to make, Squash soup is the perfect answer to a winter meal. I like to assemble it the night before (or anytime the day before when I have the energy), and it’s a great recipe to experiment with your seasonings.

Thanksgiving Countdown 2024-Dessert Day

Thanksgiving Countdown 2024-Dessert Day

We made it! If you have followed all or some of the hints these past two weeks, hopefully you are less stressed about being ready. At the end of the day, it’s not about what you serve or what you serve it in, it’s about 

Thanksgiving 2024-Brine and Tidy Up

Thanksgiving 2024-Brine and Tidy Up

Today has two things to check off, but both are not going to be a big deal. First, the brine. No matter what turkey you buy, a simple brine can really make that main course shine. Brining just adds depth of flavor throughout the entire 

Thanksgiving 2024 Countdown-Cranberries

Thanksgiving 2024 Countdown-Cranberries

It’s the Cranberry Superbowl right now and I have three Thanksgiving recipes that you are going to love. All of them feature this tart, tasty berry. With only 7 days until we eat, check out some of these family favorites. It’s only one week until