Category Issue 02

Amaranth: A forgotten seed

Amaranth is a perennial plant coming from Central America, where it was already known by the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, who called it a “sacred seed.” Amaranth seeds can be used for various culinary purposes – they can be eaten…

Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

The tree-decaying mushroom also known as ‘hiratake,’ abalone, or tree mushroom is well-known for its capability to bolster immune function and potentially fight and prevent cancer. Aside from being rich in protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, and minerals,…

Common daisy (Bellis perennis)

Is there anyone who doesn’t like beautiful, tender daisy flowers popping up everywhere in the world – except Antarctica – every year once the snow begins to thaw? Not only are they a fitting decoration for little girls’ and hippies’…

Aromatherapy for Children

Indian summer is back again, and the school year is about to start. And so I wonder how to make the start of school more enjoyable for our school and pre-school kids? The youngest ones especially tend not to be…

Herbs (not only) in the soup

Autumn is the time of the year when we preserve herbs for winter. They will come in handy not only healthwise but also as tasty ingredients. And soup is an essential part of your winter diet, since it perfectly warms…