Wonder Herbs

Its the flu season again and im sure pharmacy sales are at its highest during this season.  But there are other ways to beat those sickness, and it’s called the natural way of healing your sick bods.  No need to look too far beyond the walls of your kitchen, everything is within your reach.

Our grandmothers’ time honored home remedies are making a comeback, and here’s a few id like to share with you

Coriander and Parsley-  Boil a bunch in a pot of water for 10 minutes, filter and cool in the fridge.  Drink one glass of this herb mixture daily to cleanse the kidneys for accumulated salt and other unwanted toxins

Garlic and Thyme-  Have a clove of raw garlic if you feel like coming down with a flu

Honey and Lemon- A spoonful of honey and squeeze of lemon is a good cure for dry cough and itchy throat

Ginger and Apple-  drinking ginger juice helps eliminate toxins in the body and reduce bloating, grilled ginger mixed with a liniment oil can be used for a relaxing massage, apples on the other hand have a very good effect on intestinal health

Fish Pie

This is one dish that anyone can make.  A traditional British dish which is delicious and easy, and my family’s all time favorite meal. Ingredients: Fish fillet, preferably white (Nile Perch, Haddock are good choices) potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks single cream milk butter salt and pepper cheese (optional) 1.  Poach the fish. Put…

Disappointed

..Because there were no more slots available for this baking class ive been waiting for, for months.  To my dismay, after waiting for the said class to be offered (and budget to enroll), i couldn’t get in anymore as despite my pleas and they said even if they register me, it’ll be unfair for me…

Gourmet Gift Basket Ideas

Since I’ve volunteered on planning the baby shower of a friend, might as well impress everybody with these gift baskets that im putting together as a party favor.  I must say that its no easy task coming up with gift basket ideas for women, but with the help of this article ive read recently- it came…

October Rose

Speaking of birthdays, since mine is just around the corner- Im sure darly will again surprise me with something (like last year), so i thought id make life easier for him by shopping out for suppliers who does birthday flower delivery.  To my surprise though, i learned that there really is such a thing as…

Books for Cooks

enthusiasts is more appropriate i guess, like me. Anyways, here are a few cooking books that i hope to grab in the book store on my next visit to the mall (ehem or hint- receive as a birthday gift too), and also note to self- must replace my cell batteries with new one. best for…

Prawn Tart

Been sick all week and now my work tasks have piled up, so before i get started with the first on the list- research articles about how to find my ring size, let me share this recipe ive tried about two weeks back. Who said tarts can’t be savory? This is for 1 tart (serves…

Treacle Pudding

This is one of Popsy’s favorite dessert, and he said it reminds him of his late mother (God bless her soul).  So i looked around for the recipe and tried making it to satisfy his craving and remember dear Pam’s cooking.  Found this easy way of making it, and according to Popsy, its a 10/10…