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May 1, 2025

Sheryl and Dan Malin
May 1
2 min read

Hello Followers,

Welcome to Thursday.

May is here!

Blooming with the full splendor of spring and radiating an uplifting energy that encourages us to relish every blossoming tree and bright, sunny day!

It is a month of colorful renewal, continued growth, and the heartwarming promise of sunny days ahead.

Time to Hug a tree.

You know, it does more than just make us feel good.

It connects us deeper with the environment.

It is like, when you give that tree a big old hug, you are not just hugging it; you are really connecting with nature on a whole new level.

It makes you think more about how important it is to look after our planet!

And it is not just Dan and me saying this.

Loads of environmental experts have been talking about how tree hugging is not just a good thing.

It is a way to grow our care and connection with the earth.

When we are more aware of nature around us, we are more likely to do stuff that helps protect it.

It is not only about feeling better emotionally; it is about seeing the big picture of why our ecosystems are so vital.

DID YOU KNOW THESE 12 INTERESTING FACTS

1. Salt is not a spice or a herb, but it is a mineral, from the sea or rock.

2. Sugar can also be used in cooking foods, while salt can also be used in baking foods.

3. Herbs can be used in cooking and in treating thousands of sicknesses.

4. Crayfish is not a spice, but it is a seasoning.

5. Although they almost look alike, herbs are different from vegetable leaves.

6. Although some spices are called vegetables by Chefs, but scientifically all spices are fruits, rather than vegetables.

7. Pepper and onion are the most used spices in the world.

8. Your spices will be more flavorful when they are activated by toasting or blooming.

9. Black pepper is the most used pepper in the world.

10. Garlic, ginger and turmeric, also known as the (3 pillar spices) are the most nutritious spices in the world. They are also the second most used spices in the world.

11. Curry powder is the most used spice blend in the world.

12. Alcohol known as a condiment in cooking is not only used for baking cakes, but it can be used to add a beautiful flavor and aroma to your cooking foods.