Borage & Elderflower Splash
This summer cocktail is as lovely to look at as it is refreshing. The first step is to make a simple syrup of fresh borage flowers and...


Herbed Veggie Fries
Indulge in savory, crispy "fries" without the guilt! Almost any vegetable you fancy will work for this crunchy side, from whole green...


Lavender Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is a dish of "cooked cream" original to Northern Italy. Although it's truly an elegant dessert, it's remarkably easy to...


Berry Pigments May Help to Treat Cancer
Berries get their color from anthocyanins, pigments that lend the fruits red, blue or purple color. Years of research has shown that...


Chia Espresso Brownies
Dark, rich and gooey, these decadent treats are loaded with flavor. The addition of chia means they’re also packed with fiber and...


Homemade Chili Seasoning
Ah...it's chili season! Although most people are familiar with this saucy, spicy, stew-like dish by that name, it was originally known as...


Holy Basil (Rama) Chai
Holy Basil, Rama (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also called Tulsi Rama, is one of three varieties of Asian basils used in tea blends. The herb’s...


Raspberry Thyme Galette
This dessert may look fancy, but it's actually quite simple to make. A hint of peppery thyme is baked into the pastry dough, where its...


9 Ways to Use Lemon Balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial member of the mint family original to the Mediterranean and southern Europe and widely...


Lavender Lemonade
The color of this beverage will vary from faint pink to violet depending on the type of lavender flowers used. For best results, use...

