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Herbes de Provence: What it is and Homemade Recipe

April 14, 2024 By ajayne Leave a Comment

Herbes de provence is a famous herb blend used in french cuisine. It is a dried mix of herbs used to season chicken, fish, dips, stews, soups and more.   This post contain affiliate links. See my disclosure here. The Origins of Herbes de Provence Herbes de Provence comes from the Provence region of France….

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Motherwort Herb Tea and Tincture Benefits and Uses

February 19, 2024 By ajayne Leave a Comment

This post contain affiliate links. See my disclosure here. Leonurus Cardiaca  The latin name for motherwort herb is leonurus cardiaca. Motherwort is also called the lion hearted herb and the word leonurus translates to lions tail while cardiaca means relating to the heart. Motherwort is found growing in many places including meadows, fields, backyards, roadsides,…

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Winter Herbal Tea for Cold Weather (4 Best Recipes)

January 11, 2024 By ajayne Leave a Comment

Winter herbal tea is what sustains me through the coldest, darkest part of the year. Winter was never really been my favorite season. I found the cold, the snow and the bulky clothes uncomfortable and unpleasant. But after becoming a mom and learning to intentionally slow down, I gradually began to crave the winter time…

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Duck Breast Prosciutto Recipe – Homemade Salt Cured Duck

November 9, 2023 By ajayne Leave a Comment

Slices duck breast Prosciutto on cutting board

Duck breast prosciutto is a perfect place to start if you are interested in the world of charcuterie. It is not a huge investment in time or money to make a delicious piece of salt-cured meat. The only ingredients you need is some sea salt, black pepper and of course duck breast. Traditional pork prosciutto…

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Pro-Metabolic Eating: A Guide to Nourishing Meal Prep

November 6, 2023 By ajayne Leave a Comment

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. The information here is for educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified health care professional before making any dietary changes.  Pro-metabolic eating can be overwhelming when it comes to figuring out what to eat. You are most likely eating a lot…

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Why Pine Needles are the best mulch for blueberries

September 21, 2023 By ajayne Leave a Comment

blueberry plant with pine needle mulch

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. Proper mulch for your blueberries can spell the difference between abundant harvest and pitiful failure. Here in New Jersey we take our blueberries seriously! We harvest blueberries from mid-June to mid-August. There are not many places that can compare to the plump delicious blueberries we grow…

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27 Best Herbal Teas for Postpartum Healing and Recovery

September 7, 2023 By ajayne Leave a Comment

hibiscus flower, tea, wooden spoon, and loose herbal tea on a silver platter

Disclaimer: All of the information in this blog post is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider if you have a medical condition or are taking any medications before using any herbal medicine.  This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here….

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How Long Does it Take for Vegetable Seeds to Sprout?

August 31, 2023 By ajayne Leave a Comment

Seed germinating and sprouting

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. The two happiest days in a gardeners year is the first harvest and the first seed they plant. Starting your own seeds is a cost effective strategy for any gardener, but waiting for vegetables seeds to sprout can be frustrating. The goal of seed starting is…

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How to harvest lupine seeds – grow your own lupine from seed

August 20, 2023 By ajayne Leave a Comment

Lupine flowers in bloom against house woodland

The perennial plant lupine fits right at home in our cottage style gardens here in New Jersey. Lupine come in an assortment of colors from blue, yellow, white and sometimes red. Of all the colors lupine come in I prefer the brilliant blue lupine flower color. I am always sure to harvest lupine seeds mid…

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A Simple Italian Wedding Soup

May 7, 2025 By ajayne Leave a Comment

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. A simple take on Italian Wedding soup with meatballs, greens and pecorino cheese. My grandmother always said that the real secret to this Italian wedding soup is having a great broth. And in my experience, the secret to a great broth in adding pork neck bones….

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Herbes de provence is a famous herb blend used in french cuisine. It is a dried mix of herbs used to season chicken, fish, dips, stews, soups and more.   This post contain affiliate links. See my disclosure here. The Origins of Herbes de Provence Herbes de Provence comes from the Provence region of France….

Read More

This post contain affiliate links. See my disclosure here. Leonurus Cardiaca  The latin name for motherwort herb is leonurus cardiaca. Motherwort is also called the lion hearted herb and the word leonurus translates to lions tail while cardiaca means relating to the heart. Motherwort is found growing in many places including meadows, fields, backyards, roadsides,…

Read More

Winter herbal tea is what sustains me through the coldest, darkest part of the year. Winter was never really been my favorite season. I found the cold, the snow and the bulky clothes uncomfortable and unpleasant. But after becoming a mom and learning to intentionally slow down, I gradually began to crave the winter time…

Read More

Slices duck breast Prosciutto on cutting board

Duck breast prosciutto is a perfect place to start if you are interested in the world of charcuterie. It is not a huge investment in time or money to make a delicious piece of salt-cured meat. The only ingredients you need is some sea salt, black pepper and of course duck breast. Traditional pork prosciutto…

Read More

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. The information here is for educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified health care professional before making any dietary changes.  Pro-metabolic eating can be overwhelming when it comes to figuring out what to eat. You are most likely eating a lot…

Read More

blueberry plant with pine needle mulch

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. Proper mulch for your blueberries can spell the difference between abundant harvest and pitiful failure. Here in New Jersey we take our blueberries seriously! We harvest blueberries from mid-June to mid-August. There are not many places that can compare to the plump delicious blueberries we grow…

Read More

hibiscus flower, tea, wooden spoon, and loose herbal tea on a silver platter

Disclaimer: All of the information in this blog post is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider if you have a medical condition or are taking any medications before using any herbal medicine.  This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here….

Read More

Seed germinating and sprouting

This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. The two happiest days in a gardeners year is the first harvest and the first seed they plant. Starting your own seeds is a cost effective strategy for any gardener, but waiting for vegetables seeds to sprout can be frustrating. The goal of seed starting is…

Read More

Lupine flowers in bloom against house woodland

The perennial plant lupine fits right at home in our cottage style gardens here in New Jersey. Lupine come in an assortment of colors from blue, yellow, white and sometimes red. Of all the colors lupine come in I prefer the brilliant blue lupine flower color. I am always sure to harvest lupine seeds mid…

Read More

Winter Herbal Tea for Cold Weather (4 Best Recipes)

Slices duck breast Prosciutto on cutting board

Duck Breast Prosciutto Recipe – Homemade Salt Cured Duck

Pro-Metabolic Eating: A Guide to Nourishing Meal Prep

blueberry plant with pine needle mulch

Why Pine Needles are the best mulch for blueberries

Herbes de Provence: What it is and Homemade Recipe

Motherwort Herb Tea and Tincture Benefits and Uses

hibiscus flower, tea, wooden spoon, and loose herbal tea on a silver platter

27 Best Herbal Teas for Postpartum Healing and Recovery

Seed germinating and sprouting

How Long Does it Take for Vegetable Seeds to Sprout?

Lupine flowers in bloom against house woodland

How to harvest lupine seeds – grow your own lupine from seed

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