Jan/Feb 2004

Herbal Anagram - just for fun 

Field Notes from the editor

Kitty and Me, by Wanda Haffner  
There's a lot more to catnip than keeping that cat happy    

Love Potions, Charms, and Such, by Tina Sams   
Valentine's Day is around the corner.  Here is a bit of folklore and some recipes for romance

Apricot, White Chocolate and Walnut Scones by Barb Wade

Winter Ideas for Staying Healthy and Cozy  A goodly group of readers sent their thoughts on this subject.  They came from Michele Brown, Mary Ellen Wilcox, Karen Mallinger, Sarah Campbell, Sue Welper, Roxann Phillips, and Lynelle Camling.  Lots of good recipes and instructions, too

Garlic by Maureen Rogers. 
The herb of the year is garlic, and this excerpt from the Herbalpedia is just filled with info

Extending the Shelf Life of Your Handcrafted Herbal Skin Care Products
by Kibby Mitra and Wendy Robbins

Healthy Headstart on the Flu Season  Lucinda Jenkins, HCLPN. 
Need to keep that immune system tuned up?  Here's what you need to know.

Chai at Home - The Real Thing  By Gayle Sathe-Zimmerman    
Make that spicy soothing beverage at home this winter. 

Rx - Recipes for Winter Maladies, by Susan Evans  
Recipes and instructions to keep you comfy from head to toe. 

Warming Winter Spices, by Bruce Barnett CH       
Cheering ourselves with the spices that we think on in winter