Welcome, dear readers, to my first column of an exciting new year! To start us off, I thought I'd do a quick run-through of what you can expect during the beginning of the year. Last year was interesting, so this year we all want to be forewarned, right? Yes, that's what I thought! So let's begin.
As an added bonus, I'd like to share some quick facts about the upcoming Chinese Year of the Ox![READ MORE]
Tangy Tastes Rose Pottermore
Here I will pass along my knowledge of Indian masala through recipes. Masala is the Hindi word for spice. Be prepared to enjoy the tangy tastes of Indian cuisine! [READ MORE]
Graphic by Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis
Graphic by Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis
Happy Herbalism Lucia Dinapoli
Herbalism, otherwise known as herbal medicine, is the practice of plant-based medicine using a variety of plants in different medical ways. Within this practise you can use both dried and fresh herbs depending on the plant. There are a huge array of plants that can be used in this practise, for each plant (and sometimes even each part of one specific plant) holds different medicinal qualities. The unique qualities within them can support and heal the body and mind in the same ways as modern medicine can.
There are numerous ways of practicing herbalism, some of which I will be going into more specifically in later issues, so don't forget to pick up the latest copies of SerpenTimes![READ MORE]