Although it is part of the onion family, garlic, or Allium sativum, has its distinct personality in aroma, flavor, and healing capabilities, such as lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, which makes it an essential herb to keep on hand. Growing in grass-like clumps, garlic produces small green-white or rose-white bulbs underground. Inside these large […]
Mint or Mentha spp. is a very invasive type of herb as it spreads very quickly above ground and below. This is usually forgiven because of its usefulness and aromatic properties. Sufferers of indigestion or heartburn, ulcers, headaches, and especially migraine headaches welcome this pushy little herb as an addition to the garden or an indoor […]
Before we begin a discussion about the benefits of acupuncture, let’s talk about the origins of acupuncture. It was first used in China over 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. It is a family of procedures that stimulates the anatomy of the body and helps to balance the […]
Widely acclaimed since ancient times for its weight loss and anti-aging effects, along with many additional medical and cosmetic capabilities, fennel is a tall perennial native to the Mediterranean. Tal,l standing with lacy or almosfeathery-looking leaves and small yellow flowers, fennel or Foeniculum vulgare, is an unusually attractive herb. Its sharp anise or licorice-like flavor has […]
Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful. This motto should be adopted the world over for the misrepresented dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). This lovely yellow flower is in the number one spot on the list of “The Ten Most Un-Wanted Pests”. This perennial broadleaf plant is considered a weed only because it grows in areas where it is […]
Native to Southeast Asia, this tender perennial produces an upright plant with sword-like leaves angling upwards. Below the ground surface, the plant produces a rhizome, which is thick, tuberous, knotty, and sweetly pungent. Ginger or Zingiber officinale has been used in both medicine and culinary preparations for centuries. Belief in its abilities to relieve digestive and circulation […]
When it comes to bucket list-worthy destinations, Italy ranks among the highest in the world. Whether you are looking for spectacular historical sites, unparalleled art, delicious cuisine, stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, or anything else, Italy has it all. With all this in mind, it’s no wonder that Italy is one of the most visited […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on travel, from the disruption of air travel to staffing shortages in the hospitality industry. The hotel industry is slowly recovering from the losses it sustained during the pandemic, but it is expected to take several more years to fully recover. According to a report from the American […]
When it comes to trips to exotic islands, I can confidently recommend the island of Tenerife, Spain. Coming from someone who has lived on the island, Tenerife is a place where warmth and fun are perfectly combined. My advice is to rent an apartment for 1 month, because the rent for 1 month is almost […]
Marketing strategy or not, Paris remains for me the universe of elegance, good taste, and the homeland of fashion. No matter how much we try to go over everything that fashion means, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent remain the brands that revolutionized everything in terms of clothes Girls, you will surely agree […]
