Olive leaf tea: Recent studies proved that the leaves of olives contain olearopein, a potent antiviral and antibacterial constituent, which improves circulation and lowers blood sugar levels. When taken daily the tea can lower high blood pressure and increases natural immunity. It is known to energize and treats chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, cystitis, fevers, flu, disorientation, dizziness, and depression.

Meanwhile cold tea can be used as a wash to treat cuts, rashes, itchiness and sunburn.

Source: Margaret Roberts

Apple Strudel, the perfect dessert at the end of a romantic dinner 🌹❤️

With Easter around the corner, there’s no better time to make a vegan carrot cake. This recipe hits all of the right notes, it's easy, beautiful to look at decorated with edible flowers and the best: cruelty free – Without dairy and eggs!

Edible Flower Challenge.

We had both a sedate cat named Daisy and a crazy cat named Mazie. To honor their memory in my garden, I planted crazy daisies. Not only are they pretty (and pretty crazy), they are edible! I found a recipe for spicy daylilies and daisies from ediblewildfood.com, and decided to modify it to only use crazy daisies. They can be used in many ways, including in sandwiches. And since I always try to end a sandwich meal with a pickle, now I can end the meal with a pickled flower instead. No disrespect intended, Daisy and Mazie!

Incidentally, Mazie always liked to "help" me with my many projects, so the stitching for this illustration, real and drawn, was done in her memory.

Punch is a very popular mexican drink and this is a family recipe that we usually drink for Christmas, but, after some very bad allergies this winter season, we noticed that this punch really calmed down my snizzes, thanks to all the vitamin c from all the delicious ingredients. So we´re sharing it with the world! You don´t have to include all the ingredients but a heads up, the Jamaica it´s the wow factor in here

The following Illustrated recipe is a tribute to Grandma and her love for cooking. This is also a tribute to all the love grandma's dedicate towards their grandchildren. This recipe is one of the best recipes that come from North Indian cuisine and one of my personal favorites!

Perfect during flu season to boost your immune system!

Inspired by japanese movie "Kamome-shokudo(Kamome diner)"

Make homemade chai!

This recipe is a basic gingerbread cookie recipe with a decorated holiday beach theme.

Mr. Elf shares his recipe for the holidays.

Biscuits we used to make as children to decorate and hang from the tree. Best eaten before the mice get to them!

A new(ish) family fave, these chewy cookies feature just a touch of cinnamon to enhance the chocolatey goodness!

Here is the original glögg recipe from my Aunt's family. We make batches of this and can it. It lasts a long time and is even better the next year! The best cure for those chilly winters!

One winter, I was able to escape to the Southern Hemisphere to visit a friend in Chile. After a tiresome plane ride, my friend picked me up and we hit the streets of Santiago. The sun was hot and the jet lag was setting in, so we stopped for one of Chile’s favorite treats: mote con huesillos. After we ordered, two cups were filled with cooked wheat berries, dried peaches and finally an icy sweet liquid steeped in peaches, sugar, cinnamon and orange. Standing there, under the hot afternoon sun and drenched in sweat from a day of exploring, it was a most welcome treat that reminded me of one of the reasons I love traveling.