Heart of Herbs Herbal Podcast 12/05

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Topics in the podcast
What are herbs- An introduction of what herbs are.
What is an herbalist- A brief description on what an herbalist is.
Herb of the Podcast: Dandelion- recipe and description and uses of Dandelion.
Methods of Application- Tea, Infusion and Decoction

Recipe mentioned in podcast
Dandelion Fritters

1 cup whole wheat flour, you can also use a rice flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tps. cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
pinch salt
1 egg or 1 tablespoon soy flour and water.
1/2 cup milk or soy milk unsweetened.
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped dandelion flowers (fresh yellow flowers)
1/2 cup strawberry jam

Mix the dry ingredients. Beat egg and add milk and oil. Stir into the dry mix. Add the dandelion flowers and blend. Cook the same as you would pancakes heating until golden. Serve with raspberry or currant jam.

Indian Fritters- Cardamoms, Cinammon Sticks, Chillies, Cumin, Turmeric- enjoy with a tamarind relish

Savory Fritters- Oregano, Garlic, Green Onion

Book of the Podcast- Holistic Herbal David Hoffmann

Website Link of the Podcast- Healthy.net

Music of the Podcast - Donna the Buffalo

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