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From the Hearth: Herbal Wisdom~Allspice

Allspice (Pimenta dioica) Now allspice isn’t a blend , though many people think it is. It’s actually made from the dried berries of a tree called Pimenta dioica, a member of the myrtle family. When you grind it, you’ll understand the name. It carries the warmth of cinnamon, the depth of nutmeg, a whisper of clove, and just a hint of pepper, all wrapped into one tiny berry. That’s a lot of strength for something so small. In the kitchen, allspice brings warmth to baked goods,

Black Cherry Pomegranate Lemonade

Black Cherry Pomegranate Lemonade is a refreshing drink to replace soda in my day, the flavor truly encourages me to drink more water. 1 pack of TruLemon Black Cherry Lemonade 1/2 pack 4C Berry flavor 1 pack 4C Wildberry Pomegranate 1 tablespoon Mary Ruth's Blueberry Pomegranate Hair Formula 1 dropper of Natural Hope Herbal's D-Stress with Hemp Mix all ingredients in 8 ounces hot water. Pour into 32 ounce cup, pack cup with ice then fill with cold water and stir.

Loaded Teas

A few years ago our oldest Granddaughter asked me if I could figure out how to dupe some of her favorite Loaded Teas which began my quest first to figure out what she was talking about then how to make them with healthy natural products at a cheaper cost. I discovered some Pinterest boards and Facebook groups where recipes were shared using ingredients that could be bought in the grocery store but they all contained aspartame which I avoid. I used those basic recipes and modi

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