Three years ago, whilst doing a tour of the South Island to visit herbal clinics and health shops, I fell in love with thyme. We were driving across from Queenstown and I noticed thyme growing wild along the side of the road. Being me I had to stop the van and have a closer look […]
More praise for the Solar-X Balm
Dear Trisha, Just in case you didn’t know it, your ointments are just great! I had a growth on my temple, right next to my eye, which I assumed needed to be cut out. It was growing by the day and was a bit of a worry. Having your Solar x ointment on hand I […]
RED CLOVER Trifolium pratense
Every fortnight as I write my plant blog I experience it as a little journey. First there’s the resistance to the work, then the slow drawn out beginning where I’m still in resistance mode then the buckling down. Then comes the pleasure of immersion in remembering, gathering and sharing information. This fortnightly blog discusses red […]
Delicious and Healthy BOIL-UP or POT
I love Boil-ups and have been making them for as long as I have had children. Wild food and foraging turns me on big time. Living in Aotearoa NZ, one of the best wild greens in terms of availablity and being nutrient dense is Puha. It’s packed full of Vitamin C and anti-oxidants. You can […]
PLANTAIN (Kopakopa) Plantago major
When I was a little girl, I remember feeding some chooks that belonged to my grandparents neighbours. The chooks were kept in a little A-frame house that was moved around the lawn. Always, the patch of ground underneath them was denuded of any vegetation. Those chooks were always looking for some greenery to eat and […]
Glowing praise for the Solar-X Balm
Here is a fantastic letter I received from a customer the other day, wanting to share in the hope that others may benefit. ?? “I am a middle aged NZ male, who although very healthy was diagnosed, over a year ago with DSAP, Actinic Keratosis, a nasty type rash all over my legs, and on […]
Ala’s Chicken Noodle soup
Last week my youngest, who is twenty three years young and a nurse to boot, rang me up for this family recipe. She was getting a cold and this was the medicine she was after. It really only has six ingredients so very quick and easy to make but serves a mighty punch. I’ve just […]
The Viral Salve used to be called IT WORKS and this is why
I received this heart-warming testimonial for the Viral Salve about a month ago and because it is the season for cold sores (herpes) I wanted to share this satisfied customer’s story. Hi there, I just wanted to let you know how amazed I was with your products.A family member suggested I try the viral […]
ROSEMARY Rosmarinus Officinalis
Rosemary has to be my favourite culinary herb. It is the herb that I most often go racing outside to collect when I am cooking a meal. I love it’s stong, resinous aroma. I can’t resist running my hand over the plant whenever I am passing. It evokes good times, delicious meals and fine company. […]
Carolina’s coleslaw
This is a coleslaw with a difference. If someone offers coleslaw to me I usually decline (politely of course!). Most often they’re tasteless, soggy or slimy, cabbagey travesties of goodness only knows what. Some of my good friends have been employing au pairs for the last five years and this particular recipe was introduced by […]
ALOE VERA
Aloe vera is a bit like the homeopathic remedy arnica. Everyone has heard of it, or has used it at some point and like arnica it never fails to deliver. This sadly is where most of us stop, using aloe only for sunburn. Well surprise surprise, this easy to grow plant is so full of […]
Breakfast Smoothie
Here is the smoothie that I have been drinking every day and I’m addicted. I am lucky enough to be able to purchase raw, organic and unpasteurised milk. My friend gave me a caspian yoghurt bug and I use this to turn my milk into delicious fresh yoghurt. Ingredients; Yoghurt (1-2 cups) 1 fresh organic […]