broth

How to Make Fabulous Soup From Scratch Without a Recipe

March 12, 2010
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Learning to cook without recipes can be not only a huge time-saver in the kitchen, but a money-saver as well.
Soup is an incredibly versatile food. It can be hearty and chunky, or light and refreshing, vegetable based or full of meats, beans and grains. It can be a meal in itself or [...]

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Getting Sick= Good Practice with Herbs!

November 15, 2009

Wouldn't you know it, that within days of posting on garlic and all of its healing properties, we would come home from a weekend away with several sickies (including myself)?
I've spent the last 4 days on a computer fast, as suggested by my wise and loving husband. He knew that I was a bit burnt [...]

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Homemade Soup Broth: An Essential Element in Any Healthy, Frugal Kitchen

January 31, 2008
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Ever wonder why fokelore has always included chicken soup as a remedy for the common cold? And why your Grandma's tastes just so good (so much better than any canned or dry variety ever could)?
The secret is in the broth. Rich, delicious, nourishing homemade soup stock.
Why is chicken soup superior to all the [...]

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