Anti-flea pet pillow.
2 pieces strong fabric, about 8 inches square.
2 cups dried pennyroyal
1 cup dried wormwood
1 cup dried lavender
1 cup dried rosemary
1 cup dried lemongrass
Orris root powder (or 1 cup dried southernwood).This preserves the properties of the herbs for longer.
Method:
Make a cloth bag by sewing 2 pieces of fabric together on three sides. Leave the fourth side open to stuff the pillow. Turn the bag inside out.
Combine the herbs in a bowl and lightly crush them. Add the orris root powder.
Stuff the bag with the herbs and sew the top shut.
Put into your pet’s bed or sleeping area.
Check every two months or so to see if the herbs need replacing.
2 cups wholemeal flour,
4tsp baking powder,
1/3 cup of oil,
1 beaten egg,
1 cup milk and water mix,
pinch salt,
2 tbsp finely chopped herbs (thyme, sage, rosemary or chives),
1/2 cup currants (or almonds or sunflower seeds).
Grease 12 muffin tins. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk all the rest except herbs and currants. Mix into dry ingredients. Add the herbs etc. Spoon into muffin tin. Bake at 190 deg.C for 10 minutes. Serve by splitting open and putting butter in.
