Blackberries
Blackberries – the gold of autumn This time of the year Ireland´s, and of course most of Europe’s, hedgerows are full of gold. A black gold that helps us put a spring in our step and remind us what Nature…
Symbolism of the herbs in Charles III’s Coronation anointment oil
Communicating with the Gods Since the dawn of time, humankind has been turning to the Divine for answers to difficult questions and for help in situations beyond human knowledge. All this time people have used herbs in their rituals communicating…
Leek and Potato soup
Leek and Potato soup – as easy as it gets! When hunger sets in and food has to be on the table quickly and taste divine, this leek and potato soup is a life saver. It is full in flavour…
Harissa and Chickpea soup
Harissa and Chickpea soup is one of the fabulous recipes that can change over the year as new vegetables get ready to harvest. Even in the winter it works really well with root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, just…
Food as medicine
Food as medicine – the reason for natural additives. I’m one of those weird people who really believe we can eat ourselves to health and that we are what we eat! Not just sometimes, but all the time. We definitely…
Elder
Elder – Sambucus Nigra What a wonderful bush or indeed tree. Elder is a truly fabulous plant with lots of both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is also one of them that are really easy to grow, almost like a…
Spellwork – how to prepare
Spell work – getting started Want to bring your visualizations to the next level? Want to cement your intentions and make them come true? Maybe, just maybe spells are something for you. Spell work is not something to be afraid…
Mystique
Mystique in Shrewsbury Mystiqe Mystique is a lovely oasis in Shrewsbury. A place that offers Cardreading, healing, massage, hopi ear candling, reflexology, herbal medicine, past life regression, etc etc. The shop holds a stock of self help books, litterature about…
Lamb´s quarters (Chenopodium album)
Lamb´s quarters (Chenopodium album) There has been a reported case in Sweden where a lady poisoned her horses with the herb Lamb´s quarters (fat hen). She was trying to cure their laminitis, it all went wrong. Why? How did the…
Rosehips
Rosehips a jewel on the beach I went out on the beach of Hollviken in Sweden to gather some rosehips late last autumn. The wind was fierce but the sun was shining brightly and it almost felt like early spring.…
