Elderberry syrup
Elderberry is a dark purple berry that grows on black elder trees in different parts of the world: from North America to Northern Africa. But not only the fruits are important. …
So much more than tea
“You can’t just eat chamomile, can you?” – you might be thinking now. But go online to check the word etymology and you will discover that the “chamomile” derived via French and …
The dew of the sea
Rosemary is one of those plants whose name sounds very musical in Latin: Salvia rosmarinus. But not only does it sound nice, its meaning is also charming. Ros marinus means “dew …
Golden-coloured spice
Why is saffron expensive? The flower – Crocus sativus aka saffron crocus – was domesticated in the Mediterranean area. It has long been cultivated in the Kashmir region and Iran. Saffron has …
Eating Flowers
The splashes of colour in the countless green flowerbeds mark the beginning of the flowering season every year. The coloured flowers in red, orange, yellow, blue or purple can be seen …