Herbal Medicine 101: Cilantro or Coriander
Cilantro and Coriander are the same plant - one is the tops and the other is the seeds. Until recently, this plant was also called "Chinese celery", and was not found in its fresh forms in most American grocery stores. The reason is that most people of European heritage have a genetic predisposition to find the scent absolutely disgusting! But, now it is a popular herb as Americans have come to appreciate Mexican, South American and Asian food. Before then, the seeds were mostly used as a pickling spice. Its medicinal, detoxifying and even narcotic properties have been documented for thousands of years. This now common kitchen herb will probably surprise you!
Show 306: Aletris
We discuss “Snakeroot” and a very interesting and fairly common wildflower that has great use for women’s reproductive health, digestive and lung issues.
Fish on Fridays: Clam Chowder
It is almost fall. For me, that means surf fishing, shellfish and soup season, and it is my favorite time of the year!
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From The Spring Foraging Cookbook: Frying and Braising
Frying likely began in much the same way as roasting. I imagine primitive man cracking an egg onto a stone, hot from the fire. He must have been amazed as the egg whitened and became solid, giving off a tantalizing smell. It must have been quite a frustration though, to try to scrape off the egg that was cooked on and stuck to the stone.
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