Tag Archives: Melissa officinalis

“tiggers and chicks”

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Boston Mountain Chef

Memorial Day weekend, while “welcoming” the Summer season, we mountain folks “unwelcome” the arrival of the worst pests of the year. Chiggers and ticks! “Tick checks” are “business as usual” down here in Lizard Holler. When Maggie and I return … Continue reading →

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Tinker, Tincture

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Boston Mountain Chef

“Dark of the moon” was Sunday. I like to tinker, so I set about to “tinker with a tincture.” Mountain folk created their own tinctures for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Preparing your tincture during the dark of the moon phase supposedly uses … Continue reading →

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There Is A “Lemon” Balm In Gilead

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Boston Mountain Chef

Like the words from the hymn,”There is a Balm in Gilead,” there is a lemon balm down here in Lizard Holler. As a matter of fact, lemon balm is rampant! My wife Maggie planted this healing herb about 4 or 5 … Continue reading →

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