I love ginger, and I love cookies, but one of the banes of my baking existence for years has been gingerbread. I’ve never had much luck making the buildable kind, and when I do, I’m never satisfied with the texture. This year, after trying some soft ginger cookies, I was inspired to give it another
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This post goes out to anyone who has to deal with the woes of having a uterus, because regardless of how you present, periods don’t discriminate. Today, in lieu of a traditional recipe, I’m going to delve into the unusual world of period-taming teas. *** Before we get started, let me be completely transparent about
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When you have a finnicky stomach like mine, it’s good to have multiple cures and fixes up your sleeve. I’ve got ginger chews, teas, mental exercises, you name it. Sometimes, though, you need to add something new to your repertoire. That’s where this turmeric millk comes in. It’s a sweet, spiced, hot milk drink that
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Being sick sucks. No matter where you are or what time of year it is, having a cold really bites, even if it’s just a nagging sore throat and a runny nose kind of cold. When I was a kid, other than providing me with a steady supply of cough drops, my mom’s go-to cold
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Hello everyone! This week’s recipe is a simple one. I’ve been having some issues with an upset stomach lately, so I decided to put my knowledge of herbal remedies to the test and brew up something good.As I’m sure some of my more regular readers are aware, I’m a fiend for tea. It’s my lifeblood.
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Sorry I’m so late! It’s exam week and everything is due.Anyway, here’s a quick healthy beverage you can make from stuff you probably already have in your kitchen! It’s bright orange, sweet, tangy, and will even help settle an upset stomach. Let’s toast to your health with this oh so simple recipe:Ingredients (serves 1):1 cup
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