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Life Without Spices

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 15th 2016

I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes and spices.   I can travel the world in a meal! I can visit Africa when I cook with coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, turmeric and cinnamon. Or visit Brazil if I use some allspice, chili peppers, paprika, ginger, garlic, onion and coriander. Spices add a lot to how we experience the world, through both food and our sense of …
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A Few Garden Tips

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 9th 2016

It’s gardening time again! I love this time of year! Choosing seeds and plants; then deciding where to plant them. My inner child, landscaper and farmer all collide together! This year I have cut back a bit. The soil in my tomato patch needs some rotation so I’m planting some flowers and bush snap beans instead. I thought I’d try a few tomato plants in pots this year. That is a …
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How to Properly Store Herbs

How to Properly Store Herbs

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 9th 2016

Once you receive your premium herbs from 1st Chinese Herbs, it is important that you know how to properly store herbs in order to maintain their freshness. Storing your herbs properly can vastly improve their sustained potency over time and their shelf-life. If at all possible, we recommend storing them in glass jars.Here are some herb-storing tips: Use an air-tight glass storage jar instead of a …
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The Dangers of Prescription Drugs

The Dangers of Prescription Drugs

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 7th 2016

Prescription Drugs and DangersWhat if I told you that over 100 people die from drug overdoses in the United States every day (Source). Would you believe me? Furthermore, did you know that prescription drugs kill more people every year than all illicit street drugs combined? Modern medicine can produce some miracles but at the same time, there are many people who are prescribed drugs with harmful s …
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