Fragrant plants: fresh ideas for aromatic leaves

Your fragrant garden plants have countless olfactory uses.

Fill your garden with fragrance

Growing a fragrant garden can involve blossoming plants or culinary herbs - and may be easier than you think.

Make cauliflower a taste treat with fragrant spices, sharp cheeses, herbs

Anyone could guess that cauliflower and broccoli belong to the same family of vegetables. Like its green sibling, cauliflower is a healthy pick: It's a very good source of vitamin C, fiber and potassium. Plus, research shows that cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower also contain compounds that can help fight cancer and ward off arthritis.

Recipe: Make your own masala

Masalas are blended spices that come in two forms. The powdery version uses different dried spices, while the paste combines dry spices with fresh ingredients such as onion, ginger and fresh herbs. The flavours can vary from mild and fragrant to hot and spicy, depending on the type of masala, the dish it is used in and personal preference. These spice mixes are a cornerstone of cooking in India ...

7 Herbs that can help you cope with stress

Are you stressed to the max? Is day-to-day activities wearing on your last nerve? If you are finding you can't seem to cope like you used to, try these wonderful herbs that can bring some calm and order back to your world.