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Cloves are an aromatic herb that has many useful purposes. The aroma of the clove is pleasant yet spicy and can be used to make drawers and closets smell nice. Cloves has some medicinal purposes as well and it tastes good in certain dishes like spice cake.

Any place where you store wool is a great place so put some cloves. Wool attracts moths so the cloves will help to repel the moths where wool is stored.

Cloves is an herbal remedy for many conditions and problems, including toothaches and nausea.

Got roaches, bees, mice? You shouldn't have. Not when common products that are in your home can get rid of them.

A Sun Tea recipe for cookouts or every day, with notes of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Make it ahead or pour it over ice. Works great with rum, too!

What are you supposed to do with garlic that has begun to sprout? Cloves of garlic that have begun to sprout tiny green shoots often leave people wondering: is it safe to eat? Find out all about what the sprout is, and how to use these cloves of garlic.

Who can eat the following EVERY day: fish, green tea, broccoli, apples, three raw garlic cloves, mushrooms, and what if you don't like anything with tomatoes in it?

Essential oils like cloves have been used for centuries to help prevent infection. Long before the use of antibiotics...

Easter is determined as the first Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21st.

It has only been a few years since Zanzibar has been realised to be a destination of unique qualities, not experienced elsewhere in the world.

This look into the history of the food we know as pizza offers interesting insights into just what and how pizza came to be.

If you suffer from chronic halitosis, the solution could be as simple as changing your diet.

Toothbrushes and toothpaste haven't always been around. Before there was dental floss people had to rely on natural entities

A look at the history, the nutritional benefits, and how to cook with feta cheese. A recipe for Baked Shrimp with Feta accompanies the article.

There's no need to shy away from preparing fish or seafood meals at home during the Lenten season. Professional chefs from the Ocean State offer tips and easy fish recipes that are quick to prepare and flavorful for the whole family to enjoy.

A look at Tahini, that delicious and nutritious ingredient, essential to making a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes as well as an easy-to-make recipe for classic Greek Hummus.

Fun, creative ways to use ground beef.

a true raw dieter the diet must be at least 75% raw food, with no heating, processed foods, dairy, etc.

Westphalia and Northern Rhineland are two areas of Germany you should never go to. Not unless you want to eat yourself silly, that is.

Cold season is never a fun season. The congestion seems to build incredible pressure in your head, and when that pressure spreads out to full capacity, it is not uncommon to get an earache.

By mixing-and-matching herbs - from the garden, on the sill or in the cupboard - you can make-ahead a number of common kitchen-spice collaborations to use yourself, give as gifts or even sell on consignment at the local roadside farm market.

There is no standard recipe for chai tea. Basically, it is a mixture of black tea with various herbs and spices, optionally blended with milk depending upon your preference.

Garam masala can be purchased at most supermarkets, but for a bolder, fresher flavor, it is best to prepare it yourself from fresh herbs and spices, using a mortar and pestle to grind and mix the ingredients.

Not everyone can cook up a storm or even wants to - especially after a hard day at the office. But a home cooked meal will generally have less fat and lower sodium than that delivery meal. Here's some real easy ideas...

The origin, differences, and similarities between cocktails and mixed drinks.

This warm "comfort" soup is the perfect remedy for a cold winter's day. Quick to prepare. Serve with a nice crushy bread and sweet butter.

A guide to herbal remedies for common symptoms such as colds, fever, poison Ivy, headache and more. Recipes for cough syrup and burn cream from natural ingredients you can get anywhere.

Super Bowl parties don't have to be hard on your waistline. Here are some recipes that are high in flavor and low in calories.

In rural areas of India, people use herbal medicines effectively. The irony is, many herbals have been extinct. Still, we have collected a few example of medicines which are used for common diseases.

Over the river and through a concrete jungle stands a castle in the city of Ybor. Well, actually it's a night club called "The Castle".

Common and unusual herbs can be grown even at home in containers for extra added taste to your cooking, for adding beauty to your surroundings, and for a fun and fruitful (or herbful) hobby.

Some advice, tips, and recipes for cooking while hiking in the backcountry.

There are ways to teach your cat to behave. Here are a few ways to keep her from scratching furniture, digging up plants, and taking up residence on your kitchen counter.

Is your cat or dog constantly itching and scratching due to flea infestation? Before you run out and purchase flea-killing toxic chemicals, you might want to consider some less harmful natural alternatives.

With the warmer months ahead, it's great to entertain at home. Backyard picnics or Sunday suppers, the Big Game on TV or a co-worker's birthday. But with our busy schedules, who has time to plan and cook for a party?

Southern folks have always had a hankering for mighty good food. We were raised with second helpings, gravy on everything, and the thought that a plate left with food on it was a slight against the cook.

The single most common reason why major household cleaning efforts fail is lack of preparation to do the job at hand. Unplanned activity leads to frustration, lost time and wasted effort. So before you dive in to that unspeakable attic mess or tackle that

Several recipes re-creating old fashioned comfort foods to adapt to the vegan diet

My husband and I left Manhattan last year in hope of finding more space, cheaper rents and cultural diversity in Brooklyn. Education decisions seem to be in our not too distant future. We found a group of dedicated parents launching a Waldorf School.

Both commercially produced herbal toothpastes and simple, homemade tooth whiteners can effectively reduce staining on teeth. Bamboo powder, strawberries, and bay leaves are among the natural products that can keep teeth white.

This brief guide will help you in your own quest to finding the perfect chocolate as well as give you a few ideas for putting together an international "sampler" of global chocolates for a friend.

As the holidays approach having fine wines for entertaining is a great idea but the wines do not have to be confined to the holidays. Fine wines can be enjoyed all year around.

Rich in 18th-century history, Colonial Williamsburg is a time-traveler's ultimate destination. Be amazed at what everyday life was like for the colonists-who were on the verge of a revolution.

An overview of holiday traditions in Greece: decorations, baked goods, and holiday feasts.

Satisfy your social butterflies with a quasi-cocktail party. Instead of shelling out to restock the bar, try one of mom's standbys - punch. Ok, it doesn't sound that hip. It looks and tastes fabulous, and only requires one spirit and bowl per recipe.

A healthy appetite depends in part on sufficient zinc and vitamins A and B along with moderate exercise, but strongly scented herbs and the proper use of colors can also boost appetite.

This is a look at some of the various types of Asian noodles, what they are and how to use them, the best cooking times for them, and a couple of recipes.

Man discovered incense around the time he discovered fire. Incense has played an important role in all of the world's religions. Smell is the most important sense tied to memory. Incense is a natural way to replace harmful chemicals in the home.

With cold and flus running rampant, prevention is the key to staying healthy. A strong immune system is your best defense.

The northern and southern regions of India offer very different types of fare. Discover what differentiates one from the other and two restaurants in Chicago that serve up each.