Homemade sunscreen is pretty simple to make with a few key ingredients. There are many reasons we should be concerned with commercial sunscreens due to the many harmful ingredients they contain. Some people even chose not to use sunscreen at all because of the lack of healthy options. Most people still want some protection while […]
Tag: June
The Best Way to Freeze Fresh Berries
If you grow berries in your garden you will definitely want to know the best way to freeze fresh berries. Fresh berries are one of the many delights of having your own garden. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are some of the most popular berries to grow. They are all perennials and require little work […]
How to Make Rosewater
Not only is homemade rose water pretty, it also smells amazing! You won’t believe easy it is to learn how to make rosewater at home. During May and June in the northeast, there are beautiful roses everywhere. If you are like me, you may wonder how you can preserve that wonderful color and smell for […]
Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe
An easy balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing recipe is always on regular rotation for anyone who loves to eat salads. This recipe will not disappoint. Homemade salad dressings are a great way to make your salad even healthier. Have you read the label on many store bought dressings? Most are made with unhealthy oil. You will […]
Wild Rose Tincture Benefits
If you have wild roses in your yard or nearby you might consider making a wild rose tincture. Roses have a long history of apothecary use. Many different cultures have discovered its usefulness for similar ailments. The discovery of vitamin C in the early 1900’s has validated the reason roses have medicinal use. Preparations of […]
Healthy Strawberry Jam Recipe
If you grow strawberries in your garden, make this healthy strawberry jam recipe. You won’t regret it! Most recipes for strawberry jam are high in sugar and call for store bought pectin. This recipe is lower in sugar and does not need added pectin because one of the ingredients naturally contains pectin. Apples naturally contain […]
Strawberry Infused Vinegar
When making strawberry recipes, don’t throw out the tops! Make Strawberry infused vinegar or other creative infusions. Strawberry tops are edible, if you are making a smoothie, throw the whole thing in top and all. However, remove strawberry tops for other recipes, such as strawberry jam, to achieve the desired texture and flavor. In this […]