The morning air is still soft, heavy with the scent of thyme and sea salt. In our olive groves, the trees stand in quiet conversation, their silver leaves catching the low sun. On the old stone table beneath them, a bowl of black walnuts waits — mottled, earthy, and rich with promise. I'd gathered the walnuts days ago, their rough shells still scented with soil and rain. I love this part of the year — when the walnuts start to fall and the air smells faintly of woodsmoke and

Cardamom, a warm spice native to India, has been valued for generations in traditional medicine and is rich in antioxidants and essential oils. This incredible spice can help protect and maintain healthy skin through several mechanisms Its high antioxidant content provides powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which can help soothe irritated skin and alleviate discomfort and redness. Cardamom is known to improve blood circulation, contributing to a healthy, radiant complexio

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