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The Nine Best Herbs to Grow at Home

Sierra | Posted 03.21.2013 | Taste
Sierra

Herbs can be lovely, but if you're looking to buy the organic, locally sourced kind, prepare to leaf out a lot of green. We propose a fun, economical alternative: Grow your own.

Who Grows Our Food: Miami GROW

Ellen Kanner | Posted 05.11.2013 | Green
Ellen Kanner

Along the grey knot of expressway engirding Miami International Airport, you'll find row upon row of warehouses, industrial sites ... and small spot of green.

Easy Winter Ratatouille

Laura Kumin | Posted 03.12.2013 | Taste
Laura Kumin

I love ratatouille, a French vegetable stew typically made with garlic, yellow summer squash and/or zucchini, onions, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes.

Natural Living Is in Short Supply

Yogi Cameron Alborzian | Posted 01.27.2013 | Healthy Living
Yogi Cameron Alborzian

When we consider many of the medicines that have been cited as being in short supply, such as injections for chemotherapy or injections inhibiting blood clotting, we are considering medications that are likely the product of a modern Western life far removed from the natural order of things.

25 Of The Healthiest Herbs And Spices In The World

Posted 11.08.2012 | Healthy Living

There are a number of delicious foods you can eat for the sake of your health -- but still, all too often, we hear complaints that healthful food just...

10 Healthy Herbs And How To Use Them

Posted 09.27.2012 | Healthy Living

By Beth Gilbert Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III M.D., M.P.H. Fresh herbs not only add flavor without calories, they may also serve up hea...

Is It a Bad Idea to Take Supplements and Herbs Without Medical Guidance?

Michael Stanclift, N.D. | Posted 11.20.2012 | Healthy Living
Michael Stanclift, N.D.

Supplements and herbs work, but they should be taken with appropriate medical guidance. Think of them as short-term tools to help steer your health in the right direction.

A Guide to Storing Summer's Bounty

Clean Plates | Posted 10.09.2012 | Home
Clean Plates

The Internet is teeming with recipes for how to prepare them, but how do you store these summer gems? Here's how to keep the season's best herbs, fruits and vegetables at their peak as long as possible.

Chilled Mint Yogurt Soup

Nik Sharma | Posted 09.25.2012 | Taste
Nik Sharma

With temperatures soaring this summer, I tend to move towards lighter and cooler menus. This is the perfect dish to cool you down on a hot and sweltering summer day.

Simple Herbed Grilled Chicken For Summer

Katie Workman | Posted 09.11.2012 | Taste
Katie Workman

This chicken recipe is almost like a building block for any number of summer meals. Make more than you need because they are one of the most versatile summer leftovers I can think of.

Kitchen Trick: Preserve Fresh Herbs In Frozen Olive Oil

Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

We all know the feeling: you and the beautiful fresh herbs in your refrigerator are engaged in a stand-off. You're out of cooking time, they're threat...

Farm To Fork Across America: Foraging in L.A. With Time To Spare

Julie Ann Fineman | Posted 08.28.2012 | Home
Julie Ann Fineman

The liqueur program at The Spare Room is a time-consuming process based on local harvest, making it 'the best of last season's foraging.'

How to Impress Your Date With Asparagus

Jonathan Galland | Posted 07.02.2012 | Healthy Living
Jonathan Galland

You would hardly know it from the cold snap we've been having in the Northeast, but asparagus season is back. Not your average everyday vegetable, asparagus is seen as a true luxury.

A Cook's Top Five Herbs

Mary Ann Esposito | Posted 06.28.2012 | Home
Mary Ann Esposito

If you are as serious a cook as you are a vegetable gardener, then you know that the true flavors of freshly harvested vegetables can get even more palate power by adding fresh herbs.

Weekend To-Do Guide: Dance In Dupont Circle, Forage For Edible Plants

The Huffington Post | Megan Arellano | Posted 04.20.2012 | DC

WASHINGTON-- Prepare yourselves for a mind-altering weekend. Check out a pop-up gallery on the Georgetown waterfront, forage for wild edible plan...

Rachel Tepper

What's Tangerine Lace? Cork Wine Bar's Chef Explains Why It's Great

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Tepper | Posted 03.02.2012 | DC

WASHINGTON -- Ever heard of tangerine lace? Neither had Cork Wine Bar's new chef, Robert Weland, until recently. The leafy, long-stemmed green is a...

WATCH: Smokable Herbal Tea Is Real And Legal

Liza de Guia | Posted 04.30.2012 | Home
Liza de Guia

I'm sure many of you drink tea, occasionally, as a herbal remedy or a sleep aid, but have any of you ever smoked it? Probably not. It was a first for me too.

9 Herb-Filled Dishes That Feel Like Spring

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste
Big Girls, Small Kitchen

Hooray! The groundhog saw its shadow here in New York two weeks ago. That doesn't exactly mean the early spring radishes or shoots of asparagus are ou...

Science Rediscovers the Forgotten Herb Andrographis

Dr. Richard Palmquist | Posted 04.14.2012 | Healthy Living
Dr. Richard Palmquist

Healthy living involves reaching out to gain new knowledge and then sharing what we know to help others. Integrative medicine has its hands full trying to work out all these things, and it is truly exciting to see the new cooperative spirit that is rising in those involved in such work.

Why You Love (Or Loathe!) Cilantro

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

It might look like a humble, unassuming herb, but cilantro is responsible for a deep rift in the culinary community -- its vibrant green leaves, used ...

Fresh Herb Summer Cocktails

Imbibe | Posted 10.26.2011 | Home
Imbibe

This time of year, fresh herbs are growing with abandon, and from thyme to mint to sage, they can add a bright, summery depth to cocktails. Here are f...

8 Summer Cocktails

Imbibe | Posted 08.08.2011 | Home
Imbibe

Summer has finally arrived, and this year instead of relying on the same old drinks to cool you off, why not mix it up with one of these easy-to-make ...

7 Flowers That Promote Your Overall Health

Cathy Margolin, L.Ac. Dipl. OM | Posted 07.16.2011 | Healthy Living
Cathy Margolin, L.Ac. Dipl. OM

Giving flowers is a time-honored tradition and a beautiful expression of love. But flowers hold many secrets beyond their amorous appeal. They are an ...

Springtime Health-Boosting Herbs

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 07.07.2011 | Home
Leo Galland, M.D.

Spring is the perfect time of year to enjoy the wonderful freshness of parsley and cilantro. Not only do these herbs add flavor and color, but they also have special health benefits.

4 Ancient Secrets To Revitalize You For Spring

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Maoshing Ni

Five millennia ago, Eastern physicians contrived specific seasonal advice to avoid illness. Following these tips will strengthen you against spring illnesses, preserve your longevity and result in a revitalizing spring season.