I mentioned in a previous post that I would be expanding the scope of Apartment Eats to encompass some of my other kitchen-adjacent hobbies, including gardening and foraging. This will be the first official installment of a series of posts on foraging! Generally, I forage for ingredients I can use in tea, but occasionally, I’ll
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As we head into spring (or wishfully think about it), it’s time to consider what we can add to our kitchen from the Earth around where we live. Not only does growing your own produce save you money, but it doesn’t require a lot of space. Container gardening works well for many plants, from herbs
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Whether you’re tired of popping Aleve or you just really have to let one rip but can’t, sometimes, you want an alternative to standard methods of relief. For mild cases of uncomfortable but fleeting maladies, sometimes, a cup of tea can do the trick. These recipes are based on traditional remedies from around the world
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My kitchen has a whole cupboard dedicated to tea and vessels from which to drink it. Sometimes, I get a box of something thinking it’s going to be the best thing ever, but then I make a cup and never want to see it ever again. Mostly, that happens with spice teas. You’d think that
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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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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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Hoo boy, has it been a busy week! I apologize for the delay! Monday was a day of job searching and voice acting. I injured one of my fingers on Tuesday, so it’s been hard to type, and then family errands have kept me busy through Wednesday… So, here’s Thursday and here I am!Due to the
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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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[There would be a picture here, but the boyfriend drank all the tea before I got a chance to take a photo…] It’s a well-known fact that I love tea. I have cupboards full of it. Hot or iced, sweetened, creamy, or straight, I love it. But summertime is hot, and hot tea isn’t exactly
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I drink a lot of tea.When I’m sick, I drink enough tea in one day to fill a bathtub. That’s a standard-size mug (R2D2) compared to my mug (astronomy geek).While homeopathic remedies have come under a lot of scrutiny, not all natural remedies are complete quackery. Serious illness should *always* be treated by a certified
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