Autumn is our last season of abundance before the sparseness of winter. Autumn is full of ripe fruits, nuts and vegetables that we both eat and store in preparation for the winter ahead. Autumn gives us some glorious moments of warmth and sun to be enjoyed. It is a time to slowly transition from light, […]
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The Benefits of Oregano
Herbs are such a key part of any healthy diet. They are packed with flavour and health benefits. This week we look at oregano. The name Oregano comes from the Greek “oros” meaning “mountain” and “ganos” meaning “beauty, joy”. The meaning, then, is mountain beauty. In Ancient Egypt, oregano was massaged into the body after […]
OLIVE OIL aka LIQUID GOLD
The Ancient Greek poet Homer called olive oil “liquid gold”. Hippocrates called it “the great healer”. In Ancient Greece the olive can be found etched onto coins and tombs, and olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece. But it was the Romans who expanded olives across their empire covering most of […]
Bergamot – The Green Gold Of Calabria
The bergamot fruit is most famously known for the citrus notes it gives to Earl Grey Tea. It is also a key ingredient in the perfume industry. The pink flesh of the fruit is extremely sour but with a subtle floral undertone that no other citrus fruit has. The rind releases an aromatic oil which […]