You may have heard of all the health benefits of turmeric lately. It is getting a lot of publicity and attention in numerous studies. Turmeric is the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It is a common spice in Indian food and the main ingredient in curry. It is also widely used in Ayurvedic and Chinese… Read More Turmeric – My New Soap
I love lavender and that is why I make 3 different lavender soaps. The scent of lavender is one of the most popular and recognized fragrances in the world. It comes from Lavandula Angustifolia, an evergreen woody shrub that is native to the western Mediterranean, primarily the mountains in northern Spain. Today it is grown all over the… Read More Lavender – Medicine and More
With an abundance of squash, eggplant, and colored bell peppers coming out of my garden I decided to make grilled veggie sandwiches. I sliced up some eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, orange peppers and red onions. I placed the slices in a large bowl and added some green beans I also grabbed from the garden. I… Read More Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Herb Mayo
When I moved into my new home last year it was late July and too late to start a garden. However, I did scope out the yard and found a spot where the grass wasn’t growing so well. There was an old tree stump there and a small “bald” spot of dirt and mud. I… Read More Spirit Food
My Herb Garden soap is quite possibly my favorite. Of course all my soaps are my favorite for different reasons but this bar is special to me because it is the first scent blend I ever created. Way back, over 10 years ago when I started Scenter of the Mind, other soap makers were… Read More Soap Introductions – Herb Garden