Join Me On Twitter!!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Parsley

Image
Hi, this is a new addition I recently got as a seedling. It's called Parsley its a biennial plant, which   means that the plant only grows back after two gardening seasons, just enough time to produce leaves, go to seed, and develop a substantial taproot, interesting!!!! Here are some fascinating facts: Parsley is a great way to boost flavor  and improve the look of a dish without adding sodium. Cancer prevention- Myricetin a flavonoid found in parsley has been shown to prevent cancer. They contain high amounts of chlorophyll which have been proven to be effective at blocking the carcinogenic effects of heterocyclic amines, which are generated when grilling foods at a high temperature. Diabetes  prevention- Myricetin has also been evaluated for its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. Studies have shown that Myricetin can lower blood sugars and decrease insulin resistance. Improving bone health- Low intakes of vitamin K hav...
Read more

Floral Perfume DIY

Hi guys, I know a few of you requested, how to make perfume from flowers. It's very simple and you can make it with any scented flowers in your garden. Just make sure you don't have any allergic reaction to the items you will be using.  You will need: 1. Scented Flowers 2. Rose water or witch hazel 3. Distilled water 4. Pot to boil in 5. Strainer 6. Spritzer bottle 7. Container (optional) Here's what you do, gather your flowers, the amount depends on how much you will like to make and the size of your bottle. Thoroughly wash your flowers and set them aside. Place your pot with the distilled water on the stove, on low heat. Place in the flowers and let it simmer till the aroma fills the air, then switch off the stove and let it cool. Pour the water through the strainer to remove the flower particles and into a container. Afterwards pour in approx two tablespoons of the rose water or witch hazel into the container, not much is needed, since this acts as a preservin...
Read more

Yes you can cook with this!

Image
Basil is a common aromatic herb in  the mint family, including oregano and rosemary. Basil is of course, used to flavour a variety of dishes, but what is most surprising is the many health benefits that basil is scientifically proven to offer.  Here are a list: Anti inflammatory Antioxidant Cancer fighting Pain reducer Diabetes preventer Liver protector Blood vessel Protector Anti stress solution Immune booster Did you know that there are actually 35 different types of Basil? Keep viewing, I have another family of the basil to share with you.
Read more