Plants have always held a special place in my heart. Their remarkable resilience, unwavering selflessness, and undeniable power never cease to amaze me. I find beauty in the gentleness of lavender and chamomile. The intriguing discomfort caused by stinging nettle and giant hogweed fascinate me profoundly. I even perceive a certain mystique in the deadly allure of belladonna and … [Read more...] about How to Make Stinging Nettle Your Friend?
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"One of the very best things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." - Luciano Pavarotti
How to Make Aronia Berry Jam with a Touch of Creativity
Aronia berries (chokeberries)I do vividly remember my first encounter with chokeberries, their beautiful color contrasting with the uninviting, bitter taste. It took real effort to swallow them. But it’s just as they say: do not judge the book by its cover…The berries, also known as aronia berries, are small, dark purple in color. Originally from North America, they … [Read more...] about How to Make Aronia Berry Jam with a Touch of Creativity