The history of rosemary dates to the fifth millennium B.C. Legend says rosemary grows where you can hear the sea thus the name rosamrinus in Latin or sea dew. Rosemary has been used in religious ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. It was burned in Europe to ward off...
August brings out one of my favorite flowers, my fragrant ginger lilies. Ginger lilies belong to a family of 1600 different species and it is related to the culinary ginger . Its nickname is garland flower as leis are made from it and like many flowers the petals are...
Geranium leaves are some of my favorite aromas. Hence, cooking with geraniums is my thought of the day. Just chop up the leaves and add to cookie batter, pancakes, jams, jellies or cakes. Not only are you adding flavor and aroma to the cookies but your house will...
There are over 550 species of swallowtail globally and roughly 30 in the US. They are the largest butterfly species in North America. Their name comes from the forked wings that resemble swallows. Their wings are transparent, reflecting light through the scales...
A recent study compared olive oil and sunflower seed oil in its effectiveness in the treatment of dry skin and infant massage. The study determined that sunflower seed oil improved hydration of the skin compared with olive that “significantly damages the skin...
