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Rosemary! Historically, the herb has always been seen as a mental booster. It is said that Greek students would wear rosemary while sitting for tests, believing the plant’s scent would boost their brain power. It’s also been used in remembrance since ancient Egypt, when the tradition of putting sprigs or wreaths of rosemary on the tombs of the dead first began. But, rosemary’s power of remembrance doesn't stop there. Recent studies have found it to actually boost memory and stave off age-related cognitive decline. Sniffing the herb can increase memory by 75%! Try fresh rosemary in a jar or vase. Not only does it add a touch of greenery and life to a space, but it smells so delicious. Grow some of your own. Rosemary Sweet Potato Crisps: Peel and slice sweet potatoes or garnet yams into 1/16 inch rounds. Rinse briefly in cold filtered water and pat dry. Arrange rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and lightly mist with virgin olive oil (an oil atomizer works best for this) and bake at 320 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove tray from oven, flip the potatoes over and lightly mist with oil once again. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper and rosemary and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the edges just barely begin to brown.
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Solstice Green Directory - Winter 2020 / 2021
