In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering which spices might help alleviate cold symptoms.

As the crisp air rolls in, nothing beats the cozy warmth of baking with fall flavors. Pumpkin banana bread is the perfect way to welcome the season. This recipe uses natural sweetness from overripe ...

Cut the asparagus on the angle into pieces resembling penne pasta. Soak the golden raisins/sultanas in warm water for 5 minutes to rehydrate and then drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

Use 1 to 2 cups of the boiling pasta water to rehydrate the raisins in a bowl for 10 minutes. When you’re 10 minutes from serving your pasta, cook the gemelli until al dente, typically 4 to 5 ...

Beat soaked raisins into a flavoured butter and add the mixture to baked apples or stuffed pancakes. Brandy, rum and Calvados all taste good. Golden and green raisins are often used in creamy ...

Raisins are dried grapes that are sun-dried or dehydrated to remove the water content, leaving behind concentrated natural sugars. They come in various colors, including golden, black, and brown ...