One of my favorite things in the whole world is to sit with a friend and chat over a steaming cup - a simple, but always deeply gratifying time. From tea parties with my niece to sipping tea with Bedouin men in Jordanian desert, I have many memories made over hot water and herbs. I've since experimented with a few different blends from my own herbs and from other spices. Here are some of my favorites:
Read MoreStarting an herb garden
Although I've made my fair share of mistakes, I have found herbs easy enough to grow and way more rewarding than I had predicted. I kept adding more plants whenever I could find the starters, and now my herb garden is one of my favorite parts of my home. I really love being able to use fresh herbs in my own cooking while also learning how other cultures use spices and herbs.
Read MoreFrom the garden: coriander seeds
I am definitely no gardening veteran, but I found growing and harvesting coriander seeds so easy and its something fun and new to experiment with in the kitchen.
Read MoreLife abundant in my yard
Living in a tropical environment provides plenty of life to wonder at and I love the thought that my small plot of land can nurture so many different forms of life.
Read MoreFrom the garden: caprese bites
There is little else so satisfying as looking at a plate of food entirely made and grown by yourself. Now, I'm just getting started on gardening and homesteading, so tonight it was fun to make these simple caprese bites as an easy appetizer from what I had available in the garden!
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