By Lucille Chi •
January 25, 2009
Ever since reading the novel Dandelion Wine in grade school, I’ve been rather curious about the culinary history of this common garden plant. Many consider it a weed, others think it has magical seeds that grant wishes when blown, however, what few realize is that it has been a medicinal healing plant for centuries.
Some like dandelion root as a tea, and it’s also sometimes made into a tincture or supplement. Dandelion is also known to be very rich in vitamins C and K and beta-carotene, and additionally a good source of calcium and iron. Traditionally it is known as a liver tonic, so drinking a tea that has dandelion flowers blended with it makes sense for those looking to take better care of the liver. Many folks make pancakes with the flowers, and interesting salads and all sorts of wild recipes with the leaves.
By Sonya •
January 23, 2009
Are you pleased with your baby bodycare products? One excellent source for natural bodycare and greener baby products is UK-based Ethical Superstore.
Says Ethical Superstore: “Grow up green with products that are ethically better for your baby and better for the planet, too…We’ve also got great books for green parents, organic baby food, natural bodycare, organic cotton clothing, soft toys and games.”
By Lucille Chi •
October 6, 2008
Pictured above is a collage I made inspired by the site Saffron Rouge shopping muse and her Luxury Body Bar picks from Living Nature in New Zealand. These beautiful and luxurious handcrafted soaps are blended with natural New Zealand ingredients to leave skin cleansed, refreshed and revitalized. Three unique, lightly scented bars blend organic olive, palm and coconut oils to delicately nurture and replenish skin:
- The Nourishing Body Bar softens skin with Kowhai flowers.
- The Purifying Body Bar refreshes skin with Manuka honey.
- The Invigorating Body Bar energizes skin with Harakeke (New Zealand flax) seeds.
