Hello, young Padawan     Today, we will make a little infused water that is out of the ordinary. Lemon balm, do you know?   Your ancestors all had it in their gardens, and your grandmother made it as an herbal tea—especially for your grandpa after heavy, long Sunday lunches—but we, the so-called modern generations, have forgotten certain treasures of nature, including lemon balm, which is…

    “Balancing everything is good; putting everything in harmony is better.” Victor Hugo.           Hello, young Padawan   The beautiful days are finally here, and summer is in full swing. I know that many of you were tired of the gray and the rain, so I am happy for you. Since each day of summer brings me closer to puff season, after all, I’m happy,…

      “A goal does not always have to be achieved; often, it just serves to give us direction.” Bruce Lee.           Hello, young Padawan     Just because it’s as cool as April doesn’t mean we’re not heading into summer. The seasons come and go; no one is the same. Some springs look like summers, and some winters look like springs.   However, the…