Elderberry syrup
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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. …
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Abundance of Berries in Switzerland
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Summer is the season for swimming and barbecues, and for harvesting many delicious berries. Find out which ones you can find in Switzerland and how you can fulfil your dream of …
So much more than tea
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“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 …
Aching love with lovage
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Despite the obvious hint that the plant name gives us, it’s not supposed to bring us love but rather pain. According to the folk etymology, “lovage” is from “love-ache”, so it …
The dew of the sea
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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 …
Fresh dried tarragon
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Tarragon is a plant that has liquorice-like flavour: sometimes it seems to have a mild aroma of fennel, sometimes it is more like an intense aniseed with a hint of vanilla. …
