We have been making homemade fire cider for many years using basically the same simple recipe. However, I have never shared it on this blog. If you follow us on social media, you probably have seen it many times. Every fall it goes around. It's time to share it here also. What is fire cider If ...
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Homegrown Herbal Tea
Have a cup of homegrown herbal tea with me. And while we are enjoying its soft aroma, and gentle taste, let me tell you how simple it is to grow, preserve and prepare homegrown herbal tea. Why homegrown herbal tea We grow food, not lawn, on our 1/8 acre town lot. Not all plants are edible ...
How to Thrive in Social Isolation
Social isolation has been part of our life for a long time and for different reasons. Now that it also has become a global thing to do, it's time to share some insights. I actually started this blog post in spring, but it never got published, mainly because we did not want to be misunderstood. Now ...
Gardening Without Pain
Just over a year ago gardening without pain was a dream for me. After an x-ray, I knew it was nothing acute but just a beginning of a painful road ahead. If what I felt was early osteoarthritis, I knew I did not want to go any farther with it. The joint stiffness hindered me ...
Thoughts on the whole-food plant-based diet
If you follow us on social media, you might have noticed, that we talk about the whole-food plant-based diet more often. I thought it was time to share our thoughts on the whole-food plant-based diet, what is it, why eat healthily, and the challenges that come with it. What is a whole-food ...
Growing Aloe Vera in Cold Climate
Aloe Vera is one of the most well-known and used medicinal plant. The benefits of Aloe Vera are almost endless, a real must have plant in your garden. But the plant is only hardy to zones 8–11 and loves well drained soil. Not a good fit for a cold climate, to say the least. Still, we too can grow ...
Stop Brushing Teeth with Floor Cleaner
When I first heard about floor cleaner being in my toothpaste I was shocked. Not sure if I was seeking the information, or just came across it - it is too long ago. But one thing I was sure of: I did not want it in there. Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), or Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) play similar ...
Freezing Oranges – Aloe Orange Drink
Aloe Orange blended together eliminates the taste of Aloe. A very healthy and tasty drink. To enjoy it year round you can freeze oranges and grow your Aloe. Oranges are just so juicy and yummy. Freshly pressed they are great as a morning drink by themselves but also in smoothies with other ...
Anti-Cancer Foods: Go Cruciferous
There is no doubt that eating lots of fruits and vegetables, along with berries, nuts, seeds, etc. is healthy, but not all of them are equally protective against cancer. There is one family that is especially protective: the cruciferous (cabbage-family) vegetables. What is so special about ...
Vitamix Blender Green Smoothie
For Valentine's day, I told my husband that I wanted a new blender for our kitchen. He agreed and still came home from work with a dozen beautiful red roses, so I have both roses and a blender now - he is just so sweet! Thank you, Jakob! What a special Valentine gift, now we can make our green ...
