Lavender Coffee

I’m always game to try an interesting herb recipe, especially when it involves lavender. I’ve heard talk recently of lavender coffee and even heard there’s a coffee shop nearby that makes a lavender mocha, although I’ve not been there yet. So I...

Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

Feverfew BorageOur skin experiences damage both from within and from environmental factors which lead to inflammation. the pathways involved in this inflammation may be involved in promoting the signs of aging in skin. Antiaging formulas for the skin should therefor...

Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011

After spending a good several hours reading the new Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 I see that the changes in this bill compared to 2010 are minimal. Here is my initial take on the bill which may or may not change depending on if some points get clarified or others appear...

Award Winning Herbs at the Fair

At the coaxing of a fellow farmer I went ahead and entered my herbs in the county fair this year for the first time. I am sure glad I did as I came away with 15 ribbons (including reserve champion for chocolate mint) and my husband and son also took away a few. Now I...

Kitchen Cosmetics Blog Party

Winter has done a good job of making itself known this year I’m sure everyone is suffering from dry skin that needs a pick me up. Because of this I decided to host a blog party on kitchen cosmetics. A blog party is when several blogs link together and post an...