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The thought of apple cider vinegar often will make people cringe as the sour flavor and pungent odor can be challenging for some. If you are able to get past those things, apple cider vinegar has many uses. It is known to have a plethora of medicinal benefits as well. Apple cider vinegar is fermented juice derived from crushed apples. It goes by other some other names as well, ... Continue Reading
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Lavender is a fragrant flowering herb that originated in northern Africa. It is common to the hilly areas of the southern Mediterranean region. It’s also grown in the western United States, including all over the state of California. This purple herb is a member of the mint family, like its cousins rosemary, sage and thyme. Botanically, lavender is known as Lavandula ... Continue Reading
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Mint, otherwise known as mentha cordifolia, belongs to a large botanic family with more than 30 species known as the Lamiaceae or Labiatae family of flowering plants. The most well known of these are the spearmint and peppermint plants. This common herb has been used by many cultures for centuries due to its curative effects, refreshing flavor and uplifting aroma. No other herb ... Continue Reading
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The beet is a member of the Amaranthaceae family and is known botanically as beta vulgaris. It's key uses are culinary, livestock feed and traditional medicine, but beets can be used in a variety of ways. Try eating them raw, boiled, steamed, roasted or sautéed. Beets are bright red and make a perfect garnish for the artistic appearance of a meal. They also can be made into a ... Continue Reading
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Often considered a vegetable and identified with Italian food, the tomato actually is a fruit in the citrus family. Botanically, it is known as Lycopersicon Esculentum. Native to the western coast of South America, tomatoes originated in the Andes region of Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. Then the tomato plant was introduced to Europe when Spanish colonists returned from ... Continue Reading
