Homemade Acne Treatment using herbs, spices and cooking ingredients from your kitchen

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What is the Best Acne Treatment for Teens

Help! There is an outburst at home. What do you think it is? One of the worst nightmares for any teenager. Yes, acne outburst. Any teenager or adult would definitely be agitated at the sign of acne or pimples. You could look for over the counter treatment for acne but homemade acne treatment is worth considering. If you like to find out what the best acne treatment for teens is and using kitchen herbs and spices sound good to you, read on. This is probably the most natural way to clear acne.

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What is the canker sore and find out what is the best treatment for canker sores

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Home Treatment for a Canker Sore You Should Know

The canker sore is very common in my household. While it is not contagious, the discomfort is unpleasant. For me, the most annoying is having difficulties eating. Here, I will share with you some home treatment for a canker sore. At the Corner of My Home, it is all about herbs and spices. So, let’s find out which herb can “spice” that mouth ulcer.

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Mace is a less common spice worth knowing. Find out what mace is for in cooking and baking, and you will be amazed.

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What is Mace – A Less Common Spice Derived from Nutmeg

By now, you and I are very familiar with the common herbs and spices in our kitchen and what we can do with them. How about those less common? For this instance, Mace. You may know mace as the “mace spice” but I knew it by a different name – nutmeg “flower”. This was the name I’ve been told since young. I may have misunderstood or simply didn’t bother to find out. Well, I was just a kid then. Now, I found out that it actually comes from the nutmeg fruit itself. Let’s find out what is mace for and how can you use it for cooking? Does it have nutritional value benefiting your health? You must read on…

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Homemade vegetable stock powder is made with fresh vegetables, herbs and salt blended together.

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What is Vegetable Stock Powder

Why would you want to make your own vegetable stock powder? It is a hassle gathering all the ingredients and takes time making. Well, you may want to reconsider this. It may take time and effort but it is definitely a healthier choice. The commercial vegetable stock powder is loaded with sodium and not forgetting the various ingredients you may find difficult pronouncing. Before you decide to make your own or not, let’s find out exactly what vegetable stock powder is and how to use it in your cooking. Its health benefits and convenience of having it in hand makes it worth making your own.

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Herbs that Grow in the Shade

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Herbs that Grow in the Shade

All you want is some fresh herbs for cooking and wonder if there are any herbs that grow in the shade. Living in a city apartment, one does not have much choice of choosing a unit with plenty of bright sunshine. Do not let this deter you from growing your own herbs. There are several shade-tolerant herbs to grow in your apartment. Let’s find out what herbs don’t need the full sun.

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All You Need to Know About Cilantro

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Cilantro Same as Coriander – Yes and No

A simple herb name but confusing. Cilantro and coriander are often mistaken for the same. Actually, they are the same depending on where you are. However, there is a difference between cilantro and coriander which will be explained as you continue reading. You should consider adding cilantro to your diet as it has impressive health benefits. Let’s see how you can do this and get ready to grow your own cilantro indoors.

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What is Infused Water For

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What is Infused Water For

From young, you are often told by elders to drink more water, 8 glasses a day. Am I right? Honestly, I have never kept to this. You? If my cups of coffee per day included, maybe… Today, let’s talk about infused water, what is it for? Surely, you want to how infused water benefits you. On top of this, probably you would have read or heard about detox water too. What is the difference? Lastly, I will share with you how to infuse water using your kitchen herbs and spices.

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Homemade cough remedies using kitchen spices and herbs

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How to Get Rid of a Cough Fast

Cough can be uncomfortable and annoying but in many instances, it will clear up on its own. Dry cough or cough with phlegm, surely you want to get rid of it fast because a persistent cough can ruin a good night’s sleep. Coughing during the day not only bothers you but can be annoying people around you. Does homemade cough remedies sound good to you? Read on to find the best herbs for cough.

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Reactive vs non-reactive pot. How to choose a cookware.

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What is Non-Reactive Pot

I am a fan of cooking shows and seeing the chefs using different types of cooking pan makes me wonder if it is important to follow. Between a non-stick pan to stainless steel, Dutch oven and cast iron, how would you know which to use? It is confusing enough with pans or pots made of various materials and there appears a non-reactive pot. Have you come across following a recipe which calls on using non-reactive pot? Does it matter if you follow or not? It may not be a hard rule but definitely good to know so that you can decide wisely. Read on to find out exactly what non-reactive pot is. And find out how to choose cookware that suits your needs. There are a few recommendations that you may like to look at.

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