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You might love honey because of the sweet taste, adding it to your coffee, tea, or biscuits. It also happens to be very good for you, especially when you choose the raw and unfiltered honey that doesn’t have added sugar. Here are some health benefits associated with raw honey.
You Get Plenty of Antioxidants
One thing you might not realize honey can provide you is a healthy dose of antioxidants. This is especially important during the fall season, as this is often when people begin experiencing illnesses like the cold or flu.
You can combat these illnesses and have natural protection of the cells in your body by having more natural resources for antioxidants like raw honey. It is best that you go with the raw honey, not the kind you get in the supermarket that is loaded with sugar and other preservatives. Continue reading
During the fall season, it is a great time to start thinking about using herbs. They not only provide holistic benefits, but there are so many ways to use them in the kitchen.
You can either buy your herbs at a local store, a farmer’s market, or grow your own. If you decide to grow your own herbs, here are some tips to help get you started.
Know What You Can Grow
First of all, you should look at the type of herbs you can grow in your area, and based on the weather conditions. If you live in a mild climate, you can most likely grow any herbs year-round.
However, if it gets cold where you are in the fall, then you want to be careful about the herbs you choose from. Some herbs that grow well in colder climates include mint, thyme, sage, lavender, parsley, cilantro, and chives.
Keep in mind they might also be harvested in the winter, so if it gets too cold where you are, indoor planting of the herbs might be a better option. Continue reading
Unlike many stuffed winter squash recipes, this one is more savory than sweet thanks to the spicy sausage and fresh sage.
The combination of sausage, meaty Portobello mushrooms, sweet apples and crunchy walnuts rounds out the flavor of this satisfying main course.
Variations: For less heat, use ½ pound spicy and ½ pound mild Italian sausage. If you prefer a sweeter dish, simply add more brown sugar prior to baking.
Ingredients
2 butternut squash, cut in half, seeds and pulp removed
2 T. olive oil
1 lb. spicy Italian pork sausage
3-4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced Continue reading
Is there anything better on a warm day in early fall than a glass of fresh pressed apple cider? This popular, all-American beverage is surprisingly easy to make at home when you’re blessed with no overabundance of fresh apples. Here’s how to make fresh apple cider in your kitchen at home:
Grab about ten to twelve apples, wash them, and cut them into quarters. Put them into a large stockpot and add enough water to cover them with several inches of water on top. Add a scant cup of sugar, one tablespoon of ground cinnamon, one tablespoon of ground allspice, and a pinch of salt. The sugar amount is an estimate.
Use more if you’re using very tart apples, less for sweeter varieties. You can also adjust the amount of sugar as you cook your cider. Continue reading
