A generalized overview of "smudging." What is Smudging? Smudging is a very old traditional ceremony that is used to for several reasons, including -----To purify and clean the air.To remove negativity from an area or person and restore balance to that area or person.To encourage goodness to come to an area or person.To cleanse out … Continue reading The Fundamentals of Smudging
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Crock-Pot Venison Pot Roast
Slow cookers are convenient for busy people. Fill it up in the morning and come home to a hot, ready, delicious meal. Advantages to using a Crock Pot Longer cooking time adds more flavor and yields higher nutrient content.It’s rare to burn or scorch foods in a slow cookerSaves on a lot of dish washing … Continue reading Crock-Pot Venison Pot Roast
Sage, Uses – Benefits and Smudging
There is a lot of different kinds of sage and a lot of different uses. Domestic Sage We have several varieties of garden sage that is used in cooking but sometimes it is used medicinally. I have also used it to bundle and burn in a smudge. Not often, because it cuts into my cooking … Continue reading Sage, Uses – Benefits and Smudging
Cedar uses – and Medicinal Benefits
There are many uses for cedar with many medicinal benefits. It is used for smudging and is popular as an essential oil. There Are Many Types of Cedar Trees. The most common is the western red cedar, sometimes called the shinglewood or canoe cedar. It is an evergreen tree that ranges from the southeast part … Continue reading Cedar uses – and Medicinal Benefits
Growing Herb Series
All About Growing a variety of herbs When I first started growing herbs I had no idea how it would improve my garden and my cooking. Not only did it give our family a variety of savory flavors in our favorite dishes, but it made the garden smell wonderful. Everyone who visited commented on how … Continue reading Growing Herb Series
SAGE: Grow it, Dry it, Use it
The robust flavor and smell of fresh cut herbs is something we never forget. Be it cut from our own garden or offered by a friend from their garden. Packaged, store bought can rarely compare in color, aroma or flavor and once you have tried garden grown it is hard to use the store bought … Continue reading SAGE: Grow it, Dry it, Use it