Author: Elvira Bowen

How Did Kidney Beans Come To India?

Rajma-Mexico To begin with, the kidney bean was brought to India from Portugal and the technique of soaking and boiling beans is borrowed from Mexican cooking traditions, the bean constituting their staple diet too. How did kidney beans get to India? It is a part of regular diet in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Punjab province […]

What Is Hyssop Essential Oil Good For?

The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects may make hyssop oil a treatment option for mild skin irritation. This includes minor burns, small cuts, and even frostbite. Eczema, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin conditions could possibly benefit , too. What are the side effects of hyssop oil? Side effects are mild and include gastrointestinal upset, anxiety and […]

How Do I Make Sprouted Kidney Beans?

Instructions Soak Kidney beans in water overnight (8-12 hours) Strain water, rinse the beans with new water, then soak beans again (12 hours) Repeat process until beans start to sprout. How do I make kidney bean sprouts? Let’s get into the nitty gritty of it. Step 1: Soak. Add your chosen dried legume to large […]

Are Kidney Beans Pole Beans?

Common kidney beans—also known as red kidney beans—are large, kidney-shaped legumes that grow on bean bushes or poles from the common snap bean plant Phaseolus vulgaris. What are considered pole beans? Pole beans, also known as runner beans, are green beans that grow tall on climbing vines. Common pole bean varieties include Kentucky Blue, Blue […]

Do Butterflies Like Hyssop?

Anise Hyssop in full bloom will attract bees and butterflies. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers like crazy. Standing near the hyssop one can hear the buzzing of the bees that visit constantly. We’ve seen several kinds of butterflies and hummingbirds visit the blossoms as well. What does anise hyssop attract? hummingbirdsAnise Hyssop […]

Is Hyssop A Top Note?

Hyssop is a middle note. This means, it blends well with other middle notes such as Geranium or Orange. It also blends well with other mint-y and citrus-y fragrances such as Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemon, Mandarin, Lavender. What note is hyssop? An intense, sweet, woody, camphorous top note oil with warm and spicy herbal undertones. What […]

Do Butterflies Like Anise Hyssop?

The blooms are pretty spikes of purple that grow longer as the plant blooms for a few weeks time. That’s a nice thing about anise hyssop in that the blooms are long lasting. Anise Hyssop in full bloom will attract bees and butterflies. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers like crazy. What does […]

Can You Freeze Soursop With Seeds?

Place the white segmented pieces of soursop in the nut milk bag pressing and massaging the content through the closed bag to extract the pulp until only the seeds and their pods are left in the bag. Discard the fibers and the seeds from the bag. Save the creamy white pulp to consume right away […]

Are All Chili Peppers Native To The Americas?

Chili peppers originated in Bolivia and were first cultivated in Mexico. After the Columbian Exchange, many cultivars of chili pepper spread around the world, used for both food and traditional medicine. Chili pepper Genus: Capsicum L. Varieties and Groups Are all hot peppers native to the Americas? There are several origination theories flagging Brazil, Mexico, […]

Is Hyssop Approved By Fda?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the public from purchasing and using the following unregistered drug product: HYSSOP Mineral Drops 15 mL. Is hyssop mineral drops legit? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hereby warns the public on misleading claims and inappropriate use of the product HYSSOP MINERAL DROPS MINERAL BLEND FOOD SUPPLEMENT DROPS […]

Is Anise Hyssop Safe For Dogs?

Is Anise Toxic to Dogs? Anise is safe for dogs in small quantities. Is hyssop poisonous to dogs? Hyssop oil is toxic to dogs and other animals when ingested. It is used topically to prevent Lyme disease in dogs when applied to tick bites. Consuming the plant in large doses can cause respiratory tract irritation […]

Is Anise Hyssop The Same As Korean Mint?

Korean hyssop (Agastache rugosa), also known as Korean mint, is similar to anise hyssop, in both appearance, flavor and taste. Depending on the cultivar, its height ranges from 2 to 5 feet in height. It is also slightly hardier than anise hyssop, growing in USDA zones 5 to 10. Is Korean mint anise hyssop? Agastache […]

Why Do Pistachios Have Mold?

Buy pistachios from a grocery where the nuts have been stored in a dry, cool environment. The fungi that produce aflatoxins love humidity and warm temperatures. If your pistachios look damaged, moldy or discolored, get rid of them. Also pistachios that taste moldy should be discarded. Do pistachios have mold on them? They are produced […]

Are Pistachios Antifungal?

Pistachio nuts have been clinically evaluated for use in hypercholesterolemia. Limited antiviral, antifungal, and antiprotozoal activity has been demonstrated in in vitro experiments, and anti-inflammatory actions have been reported. Are pistachios good for Candida? If you have an underlying leaky gut issue, nuts are difficult to digest and can cause irritation to the gut (especially […]

Are Chives Roots?

Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, are perennial herbs in the family Liliaceae grown for their leaves which are used as culinary herbs. The chive plant is a member of the onion family and forms small bulbs from the roots. The leaves of the plant are tapering, hollow and cylindrical and have a soft texture. Are chives root […]

Can Ducks Drown While Mating?

Raped in the water by a dozen or more males, the bloodied female will sometimes drown. This is mating season, and, as the ducks’ human friends will tell you, it’s no Disney movie. These are ducks out of a Far Side cartoon, says one observer: They should have jackets that read “Hell’s Waterfowl.” Why would […]

Do Ducks Stop Laying Eggs When Nesting?

Duck bodies require extra energy and nutrients to replace old feathers with new ones, and in general, female ducks stop laying eggs during this time. Do ducks stop laying eggs when broody? The other important thing that a fully broody duck does: stops laying eggs. The cessation of egg production is caused by the release […]

Will Ducks Come Back If You Touch Their Eggs?

Yet no bird’s sense of smell is cued to human scent. Still, there’s good reason not to go fiddling around in an occupied nest. “The fact is, birds don’t abandon their young in response to touch, [but] they will abandon [their offspring and their nest] in response to disturbance,” explains biologist Thomas E. What happens […]