Ginger Cinnamon Elderberry Syrup ~ Immune System Support

The elder tree is known to many herbalists as a sacred tree. While we’re sure it has its own stories to tell, there’s already an abundance of recorded folklore. In Scandinavian and Danish myths, this tree was thought to be guarded by a forest spirit named Hyldemoer, also known as Elder Mother. Before anything was …

Cranberry-Ginger Clafoutis

For this custardy dessert, cooking the cranberries in sugar infuses them with sweetness and helps juices caramelize while the clafoutis bakes. Serves 6 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for skillet ¾ cup granulated sugar 2¼ ounces (½ cup) all-purpose flour 2 eggs ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch kosher salt 1½ cups whole milk 1 …

Lemon Grass Crème Brlée

Makes 4 servings Long a specialty of upscale restaurants, crème brlée is easy to prepare at home -- although you'll need a kitchen blowtorch (available at cookware and hardware stores) to caramelize the tops of the custards after they are baked. You can also run them under a preheated broiler, but it's not as reliable …

9 Diabetes Superfoods and How to Prepare Them

Diabetes is a disease causes elevated blood sugar levels due to a lack of insulin, the body's inability to use insulin, or both. Poorly managed diabetes can cause damage to blood vessels and nerve cells, which may lead to foot problems and a condition called neuropathy. High blood sugar levels can also cause damage to …

DIY Ginger Cinnamon Elderberry Syrup

The elder tree is known to many herbalists as a sacred tree. While we’re sure it has its own stories to tell, there’s already an abundance of recorded folklore. In Scandinavian and Danish myths, this tree was thought to be guarded by a forest spirit named Hyldemoer, also known as Elder Mother. Before anything was …

Ginger’s Quality

The quality of the original rhizome must be the primary concern for the person using supplements of ginger in their diet. At the same time, the ginger herb is a valuable supplement in a variety of supplemental forms. At the same time, the value of the rhizome and the supplemental quality will be less if …

Ginger’s Essences

No modern medication can rival the range and variety of therapeutic effects that can be induced by ginger. However, the full awareness of the health benefits and value of the herbal ginger remedies is rather limited because of the monopolistic health-care systems and a historically biased regulatory environment in most countries. Out of the hundreds …

Ginger {Zingiber officinale}

Also, Known As: African Ginger Ardraka Black Ginger Chiang Gan-jiang Ginger Nagara Race Ginger Shen-jiang Sunthi Zingiber officinale, the official name of the common ginger was coined by the famous eighteenth-century Swedish botanist and general naturalist, Carl Linnaeus. While Latinizing the name, Carl Linnaeus also derived the name Zingiber for the generic term, using the …

Pear, Ginger, and Almond Bread Pudding.

This dish not only makes great left-overs-it's made from them as well. A dose of spicy ginger adds a little kick to the recipe, which otherwise adheres to the traditional version. 2 cups milk Seeds from 1/2 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon …

Ashley November Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie.

Makes one 9-inch pie, enough to serve 10 to 12 * 1 unbaked 9-inch Pie Crust, homemade or store bought 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree * 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 …