10 Tips for Harvesting Herbs to Eat
I love harvesting herbs. I love the aromas that slowly drift through the air as I pinch off a sprig of sweet basil or earthy sage. And nothing fills the …
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Chamomile Rice Pudding with Tea-Infused Golden Raisins
Whenever I’m looking for a different kind of dessert, I tend to go back to traditional recipes just to see what kind of unique twist I can make. Most traditional …
Strawberries with Chamomile-Infused Cream
Peak-season strawberries are just something you don’t want to miss out on. Not only are these fruits bright and juicy, but they’re also quite versatile as an ingredient. You can …
Dairy-free Chamomile Latte
When my daughters were young, a simple glass of warm milk could help put them to sleep. But now that they’ve grown into wonderful young women, offering them a glass …
Chamomile Tea Using Fresh Chamomile
OK, so this is not a complicated “recipe” per se, but there are a couple of things you need to know to make the perfect cuppa.
Whenever chamomile is mentioned, tea …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Chamomile
Growing chamomile means having the right tools to do the job! And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, to prepare your chamomile for tea and other uses! …
What Else Can You Do with Chamomile?
Besides brewing the conventional chamomile tea, you can make soap, shampoo, compresses for reducing inflammation, and potpourri from the dried flowers of your chamomile plants. If you harvest German chamomile …
Drying Your Chamomile
Now you have a bag or basket full of flowers; what’s next? First, get out those little scissors you used to thin out your seedlings, cut off any remaining stem …
Harvesting Your Chamomile
Your chamomile harvest is ready when the flower petals are white and the centers are bright yellow. The best times to harvest are early in the morning after the dew …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Chamomile Plants
Chamomile also tends to be relatively pest-free, except for aphids. Ladybugs love aphids. …
