Ok, ok, not going to lie. I admit that I do like at times like the fake flavored coffee creamers from the grocery store. I happen to indulge in them more when I'm working night shift. And they're super convenient. In a tired moment of weakness, it's easy to ignore an ingredient list, and I've… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
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Throat Soothing Tea
This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I have a sore throat or when a cough has irritated the tissues of the pharynx. This tea is made from the roots of the herbs so a decoction method is used. Teas are made either by infusion or decoction. Infusion happens with the leaves… Continue reading Throat Soothing Tea
Gingerbread Magic
Gingerbread is an iconic smell and taste of Christmas time. Its flavor can be found in a wide range of baked goods and is characterized by a mixture of ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. With its warm and spicy notes, gingerbread is the equivalent of wrapping yourself up in a quilt made by grandma. Therefore,… Continue reading Gingerbread Magic
Throat Spray
My 13 year old daughter developed a classic upper respiratory illness. Her cold symptoms included cough and congestion, but her main complaint the first couple of days was her sore throat. I gave her a tablet of ibuprofen to help with the discomfort during the day, but I also wanted to help the actual problem,… Continue reading Throat Spray
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 