Category: Conscious Living

Blueberries

Blueberry Slab Pie Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter-flavor shortening 8 tablespoons cold water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 6 cups fresh or frozen blueberries* Crumb Topping Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch … Continue reading Blueberries

The Druid Retreat for Spiritual Work and Healing, Part I: Why We Go on Retreat, Preparation, and Herbal Allies

Great information,thank you for sharing.

THE LORD’S CROWN

Beautiful plant thank you for sharing this.

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As I traverse the wonderful Southern Indian  State of Kerala am overwhelmed by the diversity and magnificence of the Flora that abounds during the Monsoons.

The “Krishna Kireedam” is an apt local  name in Tamil and Malayalam for this Wonderful Inflorescence.

It literally means the Crown of the God, “Krishna”.

the plant Floral Crowns with large Green Leaves

The Pagoda Flower ( English) , Clerodenton paniculatum( Scientific name)  is a mid sized Shrub which belongs to the verbena family, Verbenaceae.

I saw it growing Wild  along highways through out Southern Kerala.

the crown The Pyramid of Flowers

While they are pretty individually, they are collectively Magnificent and difficult to miss.

I am now informed the plant has numerous  medicinal uses across South east Asia .

the flowers White and Orange Splendour

If you ever visit Southern India, do have a look within  ancient Hindu temples and observe the crowns of…

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Walking in Palermo’s Centro Storico

Beautiful area with stunning architecture, thanks for sharing.

Harvest Pound Cake

Harvest Pound Cake Fresh apples, chopped nuts and a divine caramel sauce make a cake without equal! Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (2 cups) 1 cup chopped … Continue reading Harvest Pound Cake