What is Hydroponics?

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using water enriched with minerals and nutrients covering the roots, without soil. Almost any terrestrial plant can be grown this way. In recent years, hydroponic food production has picked up significantly because of lower water cost, increased yield per acre, more control over nutrients and easier control over pests and diseases than plants grown in soil.

Gardening To Treat Depression and Anxiety

Good news for all of you who love spending time gardening (like me   According to doctors in the United Kingdom- gardening can help you beat depression and anxiety. Sir Richard Thompson, president of the Royal College of Physicians says that time spent outdoors planting and harvesting your crop may even be more effective than [...]

Thank you all so much! Here are a list of dates and upcoming TV appearances and book signings around the country!

I wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who has helped make Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul a HUGE success and we are just getting started….  I’m so excited to share healthy living tips, beauty and food recipes with all of you and I wanted to give you some [...]

Do-It-Yourself Gourmet and Beauty Holiday Gifts (with Video) as seen on KCRA-NBC

I had the pleasure of sharing some “Do-It-Yourself Gourmet and Beauty Holiday Gifts” on KCRA-NBC this morning.  Here are the recipes and a link to the video and interview.  I created a box of three gourmet herb finishing salt blends: Fresh Rosemary Sea Salt, Meyer Lemon-Thyme Sea Salt and Lavender-Rose Sea Salt. I also created a [...]

The Dirty Dozen- The Most Important Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic

Organic fruits and vegetables can be difficult to find and pricey.  So what are the most important fruits and veggies to buy organic?  Take a look at the “dirty dozen” from the Environmental Working Group and find out! 1. Apples This delicious fall and winter staple can also be packed with pesticides.   Fungus and insects [...]

Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul- NOW ON SALE! Available in Paperback (Autographed!) and eBook

I’m so excited to share my new cookbook, Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul.   This book has been a year in the making- and it’s filled with delicious recipes to nourish your body, as well as scientific information about several common herbs.  I also included fun tips and beauty tips – [...]

Stressed? Anxious? Change Your Food and Change Your Life

While stress and anxiety can be triggered by any number of causes, there are some foods that can help alleviate anxiety on a physical level by blocking or lowering the body’s chemical response to stress hormones or increasing the amount of anti-stress chemicals.  By understanding the effect of vitamins and chemicals contained in certain foods, herbs, [...]

News and New Website! Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul

So much to talk about!  I have a brand new website for Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipe for Body and Soul.   It’s called TheHerbCookbook.com  You can find info on the book, a Q and A and recipes and videos.  Have fun! Also- Check out the November edition of Sierra Magazine for my helpful eco-friendly and [...]

VIDEO! How to make Homemade Marinated Mozzarella Pearls AND Basil Caprese Salad (with Party Tips :)

[amprotect=nonmember] Yippee!!!  I’m so excited for my new cookbook- I can’t wait!  I wanted to share a few of the recipes ahead of time- so here goes…  This video shows you how to make delicious Marinated Mozzarella Pearls and then use those pearls to make a delicious Marinated Mozzarella Caprese salad.  It’s so fantastic- your [...]

Want to Inspire by Teaching a Workshop or Class? Truth Fairy TV is looking for You!

Truth Fairy TV is looking for inspirational people in various fields for our new workshop series.  If you aren’t afraid of the camera, are going to be in the California area and are an expert in any holistic, esoteric, or healing art (reiki, yoga, crystal, etc) we’re looking for you.  Want to teach others your [...]

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