~ Ancient, but Well-known Medicinal Plant that belongs in everyone’s kitchen today. 🌷Reposting one of my very first posts. This miracle plant has been a staple of my morning routine and this article serves as a gentle reminder to continue on the healing plant-based life path. Native to Africa, Aloe Vera is a hardy succulent… Continue reading Hail To Aloe Vera🌿
Growing Self Blogger Award
My Blogger Friend, Lisa, nominated me with this meaningful award, to my surprise and I am here to pass it forward. Her super creative and beautiful Paper design blog, at lismorepaper.com. She sells high-quality digital paper through her Etsy shop. Working with watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media materials, and Adobe software, Lisa strives to… Continue reading Growing Self Blogger Award
Rossini: Barber of Seville.
Humor, music, and childishness help humanity maneuver through life. A very familiar familial drama that occurred almost 3 centuries ago. Love-stricken daughter seeks to outsmart her harsh and esteemed Father. Popular town Barber is money hungry accomplice to his well to do, hopelessly in love, friend. A noble young lad who is madly in love… Continue reading Rossini: Barber of Seville.
Juicing For Life
~ Juicing is a lifestyle choice. If you wish to feel alive, exuberant and face the day in your optimal condition, try hydrating your body cells, as your first step to wellness. The first juicer I experienced was 25 years ago in my parent's kitchen. Observing my Dad pressing juices was weird. I had no… Continue reading Juicing For Life
🌿🌷C’mon Spring 🌷🌿
~ 🌷Happy Friday Friends. 🌷 Wishing you a colorful weekend with upcoming warm Spring in mind. 🌕 Now that the full moon took away all the uncertainty and high emotions, it's time to regroup, visualize and manifest the future aligned with your goals and purpose ✨🌸☀️🌸✨ Soar high and dream big🌟 Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿 All photographs belong to… Continue reading 🌿🌷C’mon Spring 🌷🌿
Cauliflower Pizza HomeMade
Cauliflower Pizza. This Version is healthy, light, and you can eat the entire pizza. Previously, I purchased premade pizza crusts before from all kind of brands, but they were all mixed with extra flour and potatoes as a substitute. When I tried to work with the entire raw cauliflower head, I found it very messy,… Continue reading Cauliflower Pizza HomeMade
How to Start and Grow your own Sprouts
Home Grown Sprouts 101: It all started with a local purchase of Pea shoot Greens, as a snack. Dawned on me that its best and easy to grow your own, either in your own kitchen or backyard, all year round. Here are easy steps to grow your own organic sprouts: Purchase Organic Sprouts - I like… Continue reading How to Start and Grow your own Sprouts
Mung Beans Tabbouleh🥗
Vegan Tabbouleh option for a Hearty Lunch Boil or steam 1 cup of dry Mung Beans in 3 cups of vegetable broth. (If allergic to Lentils, add 1 cup of quinoa or couscous) Add prepared cooked beans to the organic chopped salad: 1 Bunch of Parsley 1/2 cup of Mint Leaves 1 Yellow… Continue reading Mung Beans Tabbouleh🥗
Fibonacci Sequence in Nature and Plants.
The Fibonacci sequence appears in the smallest, to the largest objects in nature. It is a way for information to flow in a very efficient manner. The actual Fibonacci sequence is this series of numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34. Simply put, the next number in the sequence is formed by… Continue reading Fibonacci Sequence in Nature and Plants.
My First….. American Alligator
They exist, they exist, Alligators are real. Serene Sunday family dinner was full of excitement. Turns out there are 2000 alligators in this local Tarpon Spring Lake. Ah hmmm, practically in my backyard? Really? They do look so cute, though... Swimming by nonchalantly Kids, don't try this at home 🙂 Later, Alligator.… Continue reading My First….. American Alligator
One Lovely Blog Award
Hello my dear friends One more award – I love receiving these awards, makes my heart feel warm & fuzzy. To think that lovely people in the blogging world take the time to read my blogs & feel that I deserve these awards surprises me and makes me feel with joy. Novus Lectio has nominated me… Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award
Florida Holiday season 2017
Happy Holidays from Florida my lovely Friends. I wish you Peace on Earth, Joy, Hope, and Wonder that the season can bring! May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility -- Mary Anne Radmacher Happy Holidays, everyone! Luda@PlantsandBeyond
Liebster Award
Just when I was congratulating a fellow blogger, Vero & little Canito on her award, I saw my name nominated in her post. Ha! I didn't expect it and was so pleasantly surprised and very honored. Told my family and then I told my family, again. They said they heard it already and my response was:… Continue reading Liebster Award
Tree Frog Beauty
~My favorite amphibian in the world. How could one not like these beauties? Just look at the color and complexion! Sweet baby, you are safe with me.🐸 Staring at my amphibian book or rare species for hours as a child, I use to wonder where such cuties reside? If only future self would share that… Continue reading Tree Frog Beauty
Chicken Poop Lip Balm
Are you as disgusted as I am? Who would ever buy this and use it on their own lips? Shopping at the local Hardware store for upcoming Planting project, I stood patiently in line waiting for the cashier. All of a sudden black and white counter display of lip balm caught my wondering glance. It stated:… Continue reading Chicken Poop Lip Balm