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Nina makes Sweetbread
Nina takes us thru making our traditional Portuguese sweet bread, Grandma’s recipe step by step. To learn more about The Butterfly Hill’s fun, natural living community check us out here
Usena / Old Man’s Beard
Usnea longissima is a genus of lichens that grows on deadwood in the family Parmeliaceae. It grows all over the world wherever the air is clean. Although it is now considered rare in the United State. It’s decline is air pollution and loss of habitat. Here in the Redwood Coastal Forest, it is still abundant. After a big wind, I only have to go outside… Read More »Usena / Old Man’s Beard
Natural Home Remedies
A Winter Survival Guide, home remedy style! I wanted to go a bit deeper into herbal home remedies. So I went asking family and friends what is their family’s favorite home remedies. From the very practical, flannel sheets warm socks to the rather unusual, cigarette tobacco for ringworm? my family did not disappoint. First, we will start with my Maternal side of the family… My… Read More »Natural Home Remedies
The Miraculous Onion
The onion which grows world-wide is a powerful healing powerhouse. The Onion attracts water, which is why you cry when cutting one. This tear stimulation makes Onions great to use on colds, hay fever and allergies. Simply peel an onion and hover over it to clear your congestion! Onions have been used for years for treating bronchial problems. They have a rich source of quercetin,… Read More »The Miraculous Onion
Honey
Thank you Bees! Honey is calming, warming, moistening, and healing. I use local honey daily to help with allergies. It is said that it improves resistance to local allergens, by introducing small amounts into your system, via the Bees pollen. Honey mixed with Onion was the most widely used remedy during the great depression. To this day, many still talk about this one. Honey is… Read More »Honey
The Famous Hot Totty
Both of my Grandmother’s favorite home remedies. Definitely our family’s Goto for whatever ails you. Everyone was treated by this medicine in my world. Hot Toddy’s are simple and fun! Start with hot water like tea, add a jigger of whiskey, (any whisky will do) then flavor with honey and lemon to taste. I start with a teaspoon of each and add more if necessary.… Read More »The Famous Hot Totty