The body temperature that is most widely accepted as normal is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. But I believe that is an average, and each person has their own individual “normal” which may vary by a tenth or two, such as 98.4. So, anything above that is considered a fever. Indications of fever are usually a chilled … Continue reading
I don’t know all there is to know about Atole, but I do know it is a new favorite drink. It is common in Mexico, and has both a sweet and savory flavor. At first I wasn’t sure I would like it, because I was not familiar with savory drinks. But after trying it I … Continue reading
Last week I came face to face with sickness. It started as an irritation in my nose. So I immediately took action. Being on vacation, I didn’t have my usual array of options for fighting sickness, so I decided to use what simple things I had available. I first used the salt water treatment. The … Continue reading
I am not sure how well known Jicama is in various parts of the world. I never heard of such a thing until a few years ago when my husband introduced me to it. The jicama is a brown root vegetable, and looks a little like a stubby round sweet potato. It tastes nothing like … Continue reading
Sadly I did not know how to make lasagna until a few months ago. I think every cook should have a good lasagna recipe tucked in their apron. Why? Because it is a classic pasta dish, it tastes good, and is easy. After experimenting a few times, here is the recipe I like. It is not … Continue reading
I know this may not be the best recipe to post during the summer months. Soup is enjoyed more in the cooler seasons. But this is so simple I can’t resist. One day I was cooking some garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to make hummus, and with the extra beans I decided to experiment with a soup idea. … Continue reading
I love pesto, but vegan pesto is nearly impossible to find where I live, so I was really happy to come across this recipe. As always I have adapted it slightly for my taste. I don’t know where I got it, but I had clipped it from a magazine several years ago. I hadn’t tried … Continue reading
I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to use the Neti Pot, since I don’t get sick much, but I believe it is a help for certain health challenges. The first experience I had with sinus irrigation was bad, only because I did not have the right equipment and I really didn’t know what I … Continue reading
This seems to be one of the easiest remedies I have heard of for a cough. I don’t think you can go wrong with it. Honey and Eucalyptus Cough Syrup Ingredients: honey eucalyptus oil Directions: Put honey into a small glass jar or container, then add a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Stir well. Take a … Continue reading
I found a really great and easy recipe from another blogger. It is really good. My husband has commented alot on how good it is… and I agree. The surprise is that it is made from Avocado. Really, you don’t taste the avocado! Go to the Edgy Veg blog either by clicking on this link: … Continue reading
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