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Retinol Lotion: The Secret to Youthful Skin
Retinol is a powerful anti-aging ingredient that has become a staple in many skincare routines. Retinol is a form of vitamin A that has been scientifically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. It is a popular way to incorporate this powerful ingredient into your daily skincare routine. What is Retinol Lotion? Vitamin A lotion is a topical skincare product that contains a concentrated amount of retinol. It is designed to be applied to the skin to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. Retinol is usually used as part of a daily skincare routine, either in…
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The Best Way to Grow and Use Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a tender crisp vegetable with a high water content that thrive in tropical environments. They need lots of heat, sun, and water. the fruit are long, slender, and edible with seeds on the inside that are also edible. They are grown around the world as an annual plant. Cucumbers are an interesting vegetable because of their variety of uses. Usually when we talk about the benefits of a certain vegetable we are talking about internally or medicinally. With cucumbers their benefits are external and internal and they are just yummy! Types of Cucumber There are two types of growth patterns for cucumbers. Bush and Trailing. Both have their…
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3 Of The Best Ways to Use Thai Basil
Plant an herb basket Coconut Red Curry Soup Propagate for more plants One of the best ways to use basil plants is to cook with them fresh. Basil is a tender plant that dries well but is not used for crafting like its woody counterparts i.e. rosemary, lavender, and sage. It is technically a perennial but only in tropical areas that stay hot and humid. So for us poor Northerners basil is only an annual. Sad! But not the end of the world…quite. Overwintering Basil This tender herb needs to be brought indoors near the end of September or October depending on your Last Frost Date. If you are not…
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Best Herbs de Provence Recipe on the Internet
Herbs de Provence is an aromatic mix of fresh or dried herbs used in savory cuisines. This recipe will give you the basic ingredients to make your own Herbs de Provence. Lavender Lavender is becoming more and more popular thanks to food bloggers who like to try something a little bit different or unusual. I love when people try lavender in their cuisine for the first time. It’s definitely a flavor that you have to get used to but then again so are a lot of herbs and spices tried for the first time. In making this herby mixture I recommend dry roasting your lavender buds before adding them to…
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Farm Fresh Herb Mozzarella Cheese You Can Make at Home
Homemade Cheese Fresh cheese, aged cheese, homemade cheese, any cheese I’m hooked! This cheese is so easy and so fresh you’ll wonder why you didn’t try making it before. We love to eat our fresh cheese on homemade pizza or use it as a paneer in our Indian food. We even made fresh Burrata which is a fresh mozzarella with a creamy cheese center. It’s amazing! Burrata is delicious on pastas, breads, and pizzas (really I think it’s good with everything). Homemade cheese is worth making. Especially when you have fresh herbs on hand to put in your cheese and make it amazing. What You’ll Need Let’s talk about how…
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What is the Top Culinary Lavender
What is Lavender Lavender is an herb plant that is native to the Mediterranean and Western European areas. It was cultivated and spread around Europe for its many benefits and beauty. Since the 1500’s lavender has been a garden staple for many around the world. Lavender is used for its culinary, medicinal, and hygienic properties. Today we are talking specifically about its culinary properties so we can get to know this herb and its benefits. What is Culinary Lavender If you are looking for a different flavor to add to your recipes look no further that lavender. Culinary lavender is a cooking lavender. Recipes like roasted chicken, creme brûlée, lemonade,…
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The Best Roast Turkey with Fresh Herbs
An Amazing recipe for roast turkey with fresh herbs a thanksgiving must-have. A juicy, tender turkey slowly roasted with fresh bright herbs straight from the garden. This recipe combines the freshest, straight from the garden herbs with the best complimentary flavors to make your turkey mouth-wateringly delectable.
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How to Make Adorable Homemade Edible Lavender & Honey Teaspoon Suckers
I first discovered how to make lavender & honey teaspoon suckers when I needed to make lavender candies for a project I was doing. I thought it would be a great idea if I made them on a little stick so we could stir our tea with them. Tea Party We love to have tea parties here at the farm. I grew up having tea parties with all my aunts and cousins. The table would be laden with delectable dishes from tiny fresh berry tarts to warm scones and beautiful finger sandwiches. Now i love to carry on the tradition with my little girl. Sometimes we just have a simple…
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How to Make Amazing Homemade Lotion with Just a Few Ingredients
I love making lotion. It’s so easy and this recipe that I’m sharing today is my favorite! You can make your own lotion at home with just a few natural ingredients in no time. Add some lavender essential oil and you will never go back to store bought lotion again. Balancing Ingredients I started making my own lotion years ago and when I found out how easy it was to make I started making it to sell locally. And people loved this recipe. I got so many compliments on the texture and the perfect way it soaking into the skin without leaving you greasy. I’ve tried many different lotion recipes…
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Blackberry Lavender Italian Soda
Have you ever had an Italian soda? How about a blackberry lavender Italian soda? The mixture of fruit juice with soda and cream is divine. These Drinks are so delicious and beautiful. If you are lucky enough to grow your own Blackberries then you are in luck with this recipe! Sweet and slightly tart with a hint of herby lavender and rounded with a delicious fresh cream, they seem to have been designed for one another. This is a great idea for a summer drink. Also if you have been wondering how to use your blackberries or how to use herbs in a drink. I love using fresh garden produce…
