Elderberries are little powerhouses of goodness — rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and immune-supporting anthocyanins. For generations, they’ve been turned into syrups and tonics to help soothe coughs, colds, and seasonal sniffles. While homemade herbal remedies aren’t scientifically tested, elderberry is the main active ingredient in a popular over counter medicine. This simple homemade version…
When I started growing tomatoes in my tiny greenhouse, I definitely didn’t expect to be rewarded with such amount of tomatoes! It was impossible to eat everything so I decided to preserve some for winter by making tomato sauce. I decided to make two different types – baked tomatoes sauce and sauce with dried fruits.…
There’s nothing quite like self-sufficiency and growing your own food was my dream for a few years. When we moved into the new home, I applied for the allotment plot and got one the next month (I’ll tell you more about my allotmenting journey in another post). Unfortunately, I was told we plot holders aren’t…
Foraging is a great way to get some Zero Waste food for free! It makes you feel that even in the city, you can skip the supermarket and go out and search for your own food. Wild garlic is shooting up all over the country right now so it’s really easy to hunt down this superfood!…
Tea is humanity’s oldest flavoured beverage and remains most popular, especially during the cold season. But have you ever thought about the true cost of your tea cup? And is it really healthy? Arbata yra vienas seniausių žmonijos gėrimų, kurio populiarumas nei kiek nemažėja, ypač šaltėjant orams. Tačiau ar kada nors susimąstėte, kokia tikroji jūsų arbatos…