Rue

Rue (Ruta Graveolens) is a perennial herb which has greyish green leaves and yellow flowers and grows to around a couple of feet high. It likes dry soil and sunny, hot conditions. It’s native to North Africa and Southern Europe but also now grows in North America. Rue is known as the queen of herbs … Continue reading Rue

Dutch Apple Pudding Cake

This time of year the apple can take center stage in the kitchen. Here is a little information about who the players are and I will endeavor to give you a few more of my favorite recipes to show case them. With thousands of apple varieties, to choose from here are a few favorites, among … Continue reading Dutch Apple Pudding Cake

Agate/Yellow Agate

General properties of agate: Strength, courage, truth, protection, healing, love, longevity, balance and harmony. Color: Agates come in different colors and varieties. Many come in color bands. Agates are a porous material. Most brilliant colored agates have been chemically altered. Element: Earth and air Chakra: Agate may correspond to all of the chakras as there … Continue reading Agate/Yellow Agate

Gnomes

Mythical Creature of Mabon — Gnomes Gnomes are one the mythical creatures associated with Mabon, the Fall Equinox. Gnomes are earth elementals. As symbols of the Earth, gnomes are a grounding, stabilizing force. Gnome symbolism includes security, possession, safety, order, materialism, rooted, centered, foundations, protection, solidarity, guardianship. Gnomes are not without their wiles. Part of … Continue reading Gnomes