Question by : What spices would you suggest for a brown rice pilaf?
I want to make a pilaf then bulk it up some with vegetables and maybe some beans. I’ve seen some recipes similar to what I have in mind, but they all call for curry. That is probably the only spice I don’t have. What else would you suggest I try until I can get some? I’m trying to take things with me for lunch, if you think that might matter.

Thank you.

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Answer by Suzy Q
You could make your own curry type mix with yellowroot, cumin, coriander, garlic, chili and a little cinnamon. Start your pilaf by frying an onion, then add the spices and fry them along with the onion for about half a minute, this releases the flavour. Then add the brown rice and proceed as usual.

At the end of the cooking time add some lemon juice, this makes the dish fresher tasting and intensifies the flavours of the spices.

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Question by : How do I make my own dried herbs ?
I have a few herb plants I just planted a few weeks ago and I want to know how to dry my own herbs. Is there a trick to it ? I’ve never done this before

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Answer by Alicia
Air drying: Simply tie them in bunches (about 5-6 flowers in every bunch) and hang them upside-down in a dark and dry place, about 70 F. Depending on what kind of herb you are drying it can take a few days and up to weeks for them to dry completely. For thicker parts or heavier roots it may take more than a year.

Oven drying: Put the herbs on a sheet in a thin layer and place them in a low setting oven.

Microwave drying: Put the herbs on a plate and set the microwave on low. According to your microwave and how much herbs you have in it, it can take about 2-5 minutes.

Air drying is the best way (my sister an awesome cook says so) and microwave drying should be your last priority.

hope taht helps (:

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Question by goldiestar: winter wedding colour theme?
I need some help as I like all these. Which one do you like best?

Raspberry red with silver or gold or pink
Medium blue with silver or gold or lavender
Violet & gold
Green & white
pink & ?

These are the flowers I’m considering-red roses, red tulips, violets,lavender, baby pink rose buds, lily of the valley, gardenias
Thanks for the great replies so far everyone. I don’t live in the US, so my winter is in the middle of the year not christmas time and we have no snow. And yes roses, tulips, violets, gardenia’s are in season, so not too costly.

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Answer by ~*Lynn*~
red with gold or violet and gold and flowers go with red roses and gardinia and orkids … for the violet go with lavender and violets and or gardinias

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Question by usfbrandy: Fenugreek seed or extract??
I am trying to increase my milk supply for breastfeeding with Fenugreek. I went and bought some yesterday, the only kind the store I went to had was Fenugreek extract, 350mg. However, the supplement information on the side label says for a 2 capsule serving you get 700mg of fenugreek seed extract, and 400 mg fenugreek seed.
Everything I read online says capsules are usually between 500-600 mg. And a lot of bottles I see online say “Fenugreek Seed” capsules. Does anyone know if there is a difference between Fenugreek seed and Fenugreek extract???
Thanks!
I tried to look it up online but couldn’t find much info.

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Answer by mystic_eye_cda
Well tinctures are generally stronger than seeds or pills? But I’m not familiar with extract? Does the company have a website?

http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/fenugreek.html#dosage

capsules
(580-610 mg)

* 2-4 capsules, 3 times per day
* 6-12 capsules (total) per day
* ~1200-2400 mg, 3 times per day (3.5-7.3 grams/day)
* German Commission E recommends a daily intake of 6 grams

capsules
(500 mg)

* 7-14 capsules (total) per day

powder or seeds

* 1/2 – 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day
* 1 capsule = 1/4 teaspoon
* can be mixed with a little water or juice

tincture
1-2 mL, 3 times per day (or see package directions)
tea
one cup of tea, 2-3 times per day

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Question by Tifferlily: I have tons on cayenne peppers from the garden How do i make cayenne powder?

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Answer by M X
dry the peppers in a dehydrator and grind when completely dry.

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Question by idobarnoam: How can i make a good Yerba Mate?
I understand there are many ways to make a good Mate. I would appriciate as many answers as possible to try and find the perfect way.
Thanks.

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Answer by anon
Forget mate. Disgusting. It’s like trying to brew a decent green tea with grass clippings.

You will probably get mroe enjoyment out of lemon grass tea. Just cut the roots off, chop the stalks into 1-inch lengths and boil for about 10 minutes. serve and sweeten to taste. Good hot, cold or at room temp. Just remember to strain out the stalks when you take it off the stove.

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Question by ***-Holly-***: Should I start taking 21st Century Organics Spirulina Capsules? I heard spirulina is a “superfood”?
I want to lose weight (mostly just achieve more definition), have better skin, hair and nails, and a better immune system. Its not that I’m overweight, have bad skin, or rough hair, but I heard that Miranda Kerr takes a green powder which contains spirulina. Would taking these pills be like the same as taking the powder?

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Answer by oldtimekid2
There are a few aspects to this answer. Spirulina is commonly considered a “super food” because of the high concentration of all sorts of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, Chlorophyll, etc… but there isn’t much benefit for weight loss more than regular diet and exercise. There is Chlorophyll, which can help cleanse the system and can help the body lose weight more efficiently, but it doesn’t have a whole lot of it. As far as hair, skin, and nails, there isn’t much Silica or Biotin (the main nutrients that help produce connective tissues like hair, skin, and nails) either.

Spirulina is a fantastic nutrient that has all sorts of benefits for good health and can certainly help with overall health and some aspects of each of those benefits you’re looking for, but there are also other natural options that can help even more. Although with that being said, any good quality brand of Spirulina would be just as good as any other good quality brand… when it comes to herbs, there’s only so many good sources of any given herb. So long as all the companies have a good rating with either the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or USP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia), as those are the main quality assurance organizations (USP is for the U.S., GMP is for the U.S. and worldwide).

In regards to your last question, it would depend on what is in the green powder that Miranda Kerr takes as far as how similar Spirulina would be… that’s kind of like asking if an orange would help you as much as a fruit salad.
Good luck and I hope I helped!

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Question by Decrepidactyl: What can i make with these AWSOME Goji berries?
What kind of drinks can i make with GOJI berries?
Were talking about Any think give me suggestions i will try em and we’ll see.
I ment to put “anything”

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Answer by D.Zilla is Dr. Frog
Are we talkin booze or no booze?
INGREDIENTS
2.5 oz Reyka Vodka
1 oz Goji Berry Syrup*
1 oz Fresh Organic Lemon Juice (or “365 Everyday Whole Foods Lemon Juice”, but use a touch less)
0.5 oz Organic Orange Juice
Dash of Red Lillet

MIXING NOTES
Combine all ingredients in an iced shaker.
Shake and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with one white organic rose petal with an organic blueberry on top and lemon zest

*To make the Goji Berry Syrup, combine following in shallow pan:
2 bags of dried goji berries (wolfberries)
1 jar Hero Swiss black current jam
Filtered water (enough to cover contents of pan)
Zest of orange
Zest of lemon
Zest of grapefruit
2 whole star anise
Handful of whole, dried hibiscus
2 pinches of dried lavender
2 pinches of powered cinnamon
Cook on low heat until the berries are plump and the mixture takes
on a uniform consistency. Strain all of the ingredients well until
only a syrup remains. Let cool and keep refrigerated

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Question by : How long do 350mg of Silymarin Marianum stay in your system?
I have been taking 700mg of Silybum marianum(Milk Thistle Seeds) a day for two months, 350mg in the morning and 350mg at night. How long will Silybum marianum stay in my system after 1, 350mg dose?

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Answer by oldtimekid2
Unfortunately, the answer will entirely depend on your body’s metabolism of it as far as how long it would take.
If you’re worried about getting it out of your system for a surgery, generally 1-2 weeks is long enough before the surgery to be on the safe side. If you’re worried about a drug test, there’s nothing to worry about… I’ve never heard of Milk Thistle being tested in a drug test or mimicking anything else that a drug test looks for. Good luck and I hope I helped!

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Question by cookiesncream22: Does chamomile tea make your skin lighter?
I have heard and read that chammomile tea can make your skin, eyes and hair lighter…but im mainly concerned about skin…they say that chamomile flowers are the best to use but i only have the tea

does it actually make your skin lighter?

please help thank you!

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Answer by killer queen
Why would you want to make your skin lighter? There are light-skinned people who are desperate for a darker complexion.

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