Do It Gorgeously by Sophie Uliano

[Melody]

I got this book for my fun reading when we went to Seattle a couple of months ago.  Since then, it has become a homemaker handbook for me.  It's like common sense, effective ways to do things w/o the worry of chemicals; from food to cleaning.  I wish I could buy one of these for every lady I know that wants to get back to the basics of healthiness.

I'm going to post some of the recipes.  She has another book but I haven't read that one, as I'm not as concerned with "Green" as I am natural.

[Melody]

"Best Ever Cough Syrup"

1 T dried sage
1 T dried thyme
1 T dried chamomile flowers
1 t fennel seeds
15 cloves
.5 t ground ginger
4 cups filtered water
2 T raw honey
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14 oz dark glass bottle, store in a cool dark cupboard

makes 12 oz of syrup
use when coughing
keeps for 3 months

In a saucepan, bring all ingredients except honey, to a boil.
Simmer for 20 min.
Strain off solids and return liquid to pan.
Simmer until liquid has reduced to about 1.5 cups.
Remove and let cool for 5 min.
Add honey and stir.
When the syrup is cool, transfer to your bottle.

Children under 12: 2 t 3x a day
Adults: 3 t 3-4x a day.

There's an entirely different recipe for dry coughs that I can post if it's wanted.

[Sis]

Looked on Amazon. There are some used books there but they're not super cheap.

She also has Do It Gorgeously Green, and a Do It Gorgeously Diet Green, too.