Tag Archive 'herbs'

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

The folks at WellCat.com have created the “More Herbs, Less Salt Day” on August 29th.  Reducing your salt intake is a healthy goal and using herbs as a substitute is a good idea.  Consider making salt substitute herb mixes for friends and family who need to reduce the salt in their diet! Some of the […]

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Fruit Salsa for Summer!

After going through what I thought was a most brutal winter here in the northeast, I am so ready for the start of summer!  Longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures are just the beginning.  The beautiful variety of colorful fruits and vegetables are what I most look forward to. Several years back I discovered the […]

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Basil – An Herb for Kings and the Rest of Us

I don’t know about the rest of the gardeners out there, but I have had a banner crop of basil this year. Whether it was the hot weather or the early spring, I can’t say, but I have ended up with an overabundance.  Soon the fresh basil will be gone and the only way to […]

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