Strega Nona Series Strega Nona (1975) Big Anthony and the Magic Ring (1979) Strega Nona’s Magic Lessons (1982) Merry Christmas, Strega Nona (1986) Strega Nona Meets Her Match (1993) Strega Nona—Her Story (1996) Big Anthony—His Story (1998) Strega Nona Takes a Vacation (2000) Brava, Strega Nona!: A Heartwarming Pop-Up Book (2008) Strega Nona’s Harvest (2009) Strega Nona’s Gift (2011) Strega Nona Does It Again (2013) Strega Nona…
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A Historical Look at Healing Crones–Sometimes Grandmother Witches
I have begun to realize that I am edging toward becoming an old lady. And since I have been a committed gardener and herbalist for years, I chuckle when I think that many people probably believe me to be an Old Crone–A Strega Nona–A Grandmother Witch [Not Usually the Same as a Halloween Witch]. Image…
Is There Anything Good about Cow’s Butter? – The Health Benefits of Butter – Used in Moderation
It’s September 1, and I feel a breath of autumn–which I know is on its way. I celebrated the coming of fall by putting on my favoirite flannel shirt and making myself a big bowl of oatmeal, but then, I paused. Do I dare put just regular old cow’s butter on my oatmeal? After all,…
Recipes for Healthy Snacks – I AM how I snack
I have lived alone for many years, and I admit that I rarely cook–therefore, I don’t prepare healthy meals. Unfortunately, I still get hungry. I have no scheduled time for eating, and I postpone eating until I am ravenous, and then, I grab and consume whatever is available. For that reason, I have begun preparing…
How to Make Manuka Honey Salve – The Healing Benefits of Manuka Honey
Several years ago, I badly injured my leg when I trotted into a nale that was protruding from a board. The wound was deep — the nail dug all the way down to my bone. I went to the emergency room, and a wound specialist was called in to treat me. He prescribed several different…
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil – Comparing Refined & Unrefined Coconut Oil – Recipes
Both Refined & Unrefined Coconut Oil Have a Multitude of Health Benefits Use Unrefined Coconut Oil to Treat Excema “When choosing coconut oil for eczema, unrefined or cold-pressed coconut oil is generally preferred over refined oil. Cold-pressed and unrefined oils don’t use chemicals or heat in the extraction process, so they retain more nutrients and…
How to Make an Easy Herbal Salve with Shea Butter and Essential Oils
Ingredients: Shea Butter Triple Paste Bees Wax There are probably more herbal salve recipes than there are essential oils, and I have discovered that there is an abundance of essential oils. I own most of them. Simply keeping my essential oil shelf organized is a challenge. With that in mind, I have created a different…
Borage – Borage Essential Oil & Borage Seed Oil – Health Benefits & Recipes
As with all essential oils, we need to know about the healing benefits of the herbaceous plant borage: Borage Image Credit: Horticulture Magazin Medicinal Uses: “The leaves, flowers, and seeds of borage are employed medicinally. Borage oil, extracted from the seeds, is often utilized for its potential health benefits. With a history dating back to…
How to Make Air Freshener & Sanitizing Spray with Essential Oils
Materials List: Amber Glass Spray Bottle 99% Isopropyl Alcohol Peppermint Essential OilBontip Glass Spray Bottle, Amber Glass [Amber Glass. is recommended for use with essential oils, which degrade in the light] Although 70% Isopropyl Alcohol might be a better choice for wound care, it will not work with essential oils. Essential Oils will not mix…
Rose Essential Oil
I love the smell of roses so very much that I hardly expect anything of rose essential oil than to simply smell like a rose. Only today, I decided to see if rose essential oil also has healing qualities, and I was delighted: Rose essential oil has many potential health benefits, including: Skin care: Rose oil…