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.
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.
I love ratatouille, a French vegetable stew typically made with garlic, yellow summer squash and/or zucchini, onions, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.'
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.
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.
WASHINGTON-- Prepare yourselves for a mind-altering weekend. Check out a pop-up gallery on the Georgetown waterfront, forage for wild edible plan...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
