Herbs

How to Impress Your Date With Asparagus

Jonathan Galland | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Integrative Medicine, Healthy Living, Jonathan Galland, Herbs, Asparagus, Healthy Eating, Vitamins, Diet and Nutrition, Vegetable, Healthy Living News

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.

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A Cook's Top Five Herbs

Mary Ann Esposito | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Home Cooking, Sage, Basil, Herb Garden, Healthy Cooking, Herbs, Gardening, Vegetable Garden, Rosemary, Food News

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.

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

The Huffington Post | Megan Arellano | Posted 04.20.2012

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

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Tepper | Posted 03.02.2012

Read More: DC News, 14th Street, Video, Marigold, Cork Wine Bar, Robert Weland, Vegetables, Salad, Tangerine Lace, DC Restaurants, Herbs, Gardening, Poste Moderne Brasserie, DC News

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...

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WATCH: Smokable Herbal Tea Is Real And Legal

Liza de Guia | Posted 04.30.2012

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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.

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9 Herb-Filled Dishes That Feel Like Spring

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Cilantro, Sage, Home Cooking, Flavoring Your Food, Cooking With Herbs, Slidepollajax, Spring, Thyme, Herbs, Rosemary, Parsley, KitchenDaily News

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...

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Science Rediscovers the Forgotten Herb Andrographis

Dr. Richard Palmquist | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Holistic, Pets, Integrative Medicine, Integrative-Veterinary-Medicine, Herbs, Veterinary Medicine, Botany, Natural Health, Healthy Living News

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.

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Why You Love (Or Loathe!) Cilantro

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.27.2011

Read More: Cilantro, Yay or Nay, Video, Hated Foods, Coriander, Ingredient-Reviews, Barefoot Contessa, Julia Child, Herbs, Ina Garten, Cilantro Recipes, KitchenDaily News

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 ...

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Fresh Herb Summer Cocktails

Imbibe | Posted 10.26.2011

Read More: Gin, Mezcal, Cocktails, Imbibe-Magazine, Imbibe, Tequila, Slidepollajax, Imbibe Magazine, Herbs, Cocktail Recipes, Rum, Food News

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...

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8 Summer Cocktails

Imbibe | Posted 08.08.2011

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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 ...

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7 Flowers That Promote Your Overall Health

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

Read More: Chinese Herbs, Flowers, Herbs, Chinese Medicine, Flower Remedies, Healthy Living, Healthy Living Body, Personal Health, Slidepollajax, Healthy Living News

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 ...

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Springtime Health-Boosting Herbs

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 07.07.2011

Read More: Healthy Eating, Integrative Medicine, Dr. Leo Galland, Herbs, Nutrition, Cilantro, Herbs Health, Herbs for Health, Herbs Health Benefits, Parsley, Healthy Living Body, Home News

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.

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4 Ancient Secrets To Revitalize You For Spring

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Spring Health Tips, Liver Detox, Cleansing Herbs, Herbs, Detox, Physical Activity, Emotional Balance, Wellness, Healthy Living News

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.

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15 Spring-Ready Pastas

Saveur | Posted 05.25.2011

As the days get longer and warmer, and winter gives way to spring, we find ourselves performing annual rituals: we put away our heavy coats, pull out ...

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Spices And Herbs That Promote Longevity

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Herbs for Health, Healthy Herbs and Spices, Healthy Herbs, Herbs and Health, Health Herbs and Spices, Slidepollajax, Spice, Herbs to Lower Blood Pressure, Herbs and Spices, Ginger Tea to Lower Blood Pressure, Garllic and Mint Antibacterial Properties, Herbs, Home News

Today, plenty of studies have found that compounds in everyday herbs and spices can increase mental function and physical vitality.

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Commerce Restaurant's Incredible Roast Chicken

Josh Ozersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: NY Restaurants, Josh Ozersky, Roast, Croutons, Foie Gras, Butter, French, New York City, Trussing, Chicken, Nyc, Restaurant, Commerce, Harold Moore, West Village, Herbs, Brasserie, Bistro, Food News

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The 3 Herbs & Spices That Will Instantly Improve Your Cooking

Robert Rosenthal | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Food, Herbs, Cooking, Food News

With the simple shake of a little glass jar, you can bring an entirely new and exciting taste dimension to your meals.

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How to Keep Herbs Fresh, From Ina Garten

Posted 09.14.2011

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Video, Herbs, Cooking, Ina Garten, Women News

We all know that one major obstacle in the way of our using fresh herbs when we cook is that herbs are so hard to keep fresh! The Barefoot Contessa...

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A Harvest of Healing

Maria Rodale | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Home Cooking, Healing, Herbs, Natural Healing, Cooking, Nature, Healthy Living News

Why do we do it--garden--when it makes us sweaty, sore, and often cranky? By the end of the harvest season, our faces are red from cooking tomatoes an...

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Why You Need To Detoxify 24 Hours A Day

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Integrative Medicine, Detoxification, Personal Health, Wellness, Nutrition, Health, Liver Detox, Detoxify, Liver Cleanse, Herbs, Healthy Living News

Detoxification is a full time job for your body. And how well or how poorly your body is able to do this will determine how well or sick you feel. Studied foods that may aid in detoxification.

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Basil Is King

Mary Ann Esposito | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Herbs, Gardening, Cooking, Summer Cooking, Basil, Basil Recipes, Food News

At my house, we wait all year for high summer and the first taste of fresh basil. So whether you grow it, crave it, or buy it, here are ten easy ways to use an overabundance.

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8 Reasons To Give THIS Herb To Your Pet (PHOTOS)

Dr. Richard Palmquist | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cats, Veterinary-Medicine, Pets, Herbal Remedies, Integrative Medicine, Herbs, Cancer, Dogs, Animals, Slidepollajax, Healthy Living News

Herbs have many uses in people and in animals. Pet guardians can benefit by knowing about basic herbs and holistic and integrative veterinarians routi...

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Festivals and Theaters Are Not for All Indie Films -- And That's Fine

Abe Schwartz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Digital Media, Independent, Jewish Culture, Medical Marijuana, Pot, Indie Film, Weed, California Medical Marijuana, Digital TV, Independent Film, Digital Downloads, Digital, Herbs, Digital Devices, Independent Media, Bownies, Entertainment News

I still may submit to some festivals. The exposure certainly wouldn't hurt. They're just not the main route to travel down with this project now. At least, that's what my gut's telling me.

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Salmon Vodka? Alaska Distillery Develops Fish-Flavored Liquor

AP | MARK THIESSEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASILLA, Alaska — Prepare your palate for carnivorous cocktails. The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flav...

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Grow a Conscience: How to Garden Green

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Manual, Soil, Pets, Fungi, Weeds, Packets, Appliances, Children, Grow, Agriculture, Green, Flowers, Million, Lawn, Emissions, Hand Fork, Animals, Products, Front Yard, Dill, Cilantro, Trowel, Grass, Ecosmart Technologies, Weeder, Flax, Farm, Salad, Plastic, Insects, Materials, Gardening, Olive Barn, Gas, Leed, Cultivator, Motor, Bugs, Local, Garden, Antibacterial, U.S. Green Building Council, Planet, Paper, Home, Organic Herb Garden Trio Kit, Plants, Nontoxic, Gloves, Chives, Certified, Green Thumb, Exercise, Tips, Gizmos, Fibers, Batteries, Wildlife, Fuel, Pesticides, Produce, MCR Safety, Basil, Electric, Hands, Natural, Acres, Seeds, Earth, Eco, Recycled, Pollution, Organic, Backyard, Exxon Valdez, Concentrations, Herb Garden, Kids, Killer, Hand-Powered, Vegetables, Devices, Spill, Fitness, Grip, Sierra Club Radio, Push, Herbs, Human Power, Gallons, Cordless, Energy Star, Window, Toxic, Essential Oils, Cotton, Packaging, Multipurpose, Memphis Green, Homeowners, Pots, Offset, Implements, Carbon Footprint, Fertilizer, Made in the U.S., Refueling, Yard, Fruit, Hoe, Mower, Rugged, Farmers, Oil, Environment, Bamboo, Pulp, Biodegradable, Items, Dibble, Razorcut, Ecomowers, Brill, Cobrahead, Green News

Whether your farm fits in a window box or spans several acres, ensure a truly green thumb with these Earth-friendly gardening gizmos.

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