Although it’s hard to imagine, there was a time when root beer and ginger beer weren’t sugary sodas, but healthful probiotic brews. As recently as the early 1900s, it was common to ferment these very low alcohol “beers” (more along the lines of today’s kombucha) at...
Let’s make ginger elixir, a cardiovascular tonic! I really love this yummy herbal drink that enhances heart health and digestion. Who Is Ginger Elixir For? Ginger elixir is a tonic that should be taken in small amounts for the right person. Ginger is good for...
Yep, I love bringing the appetizers. Herbal appetizers of course. One more place where you can fill your food with healing herbs. Hey, can you bring the appetizer? Yep, I love bringing the appetizers. Herbal appetizers of course. One more place where you can fill your...
Did you know that the very first original sodas were carbonated herbal drinks? The original ginger ale was blended to help people with indigestion and stomach upset. Find out how to make a healthy homemade ginger ale recipe with honey! Unlike the junky stuff you find...
What drink do you like to serve when you have guests? For many years we hosted Easter at our home. My husband has 6 siblings and my family has been in the same area for 6 generations, so what that means is – LOTS of people. I figured out long ago that I could...
I hope you never need this toothache remedy, but just in case you do, here it goes. If you look up toothache herbal remedies, most herb books say to chew on cloves for toothache. When I was on my knees from tooth pain, cloves just did not quite cut it. But I found...
Cold and flu season is here. Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to prevent a cold before it takes hold? This tea is our go-to tea when we feel like there is some cold and flu grunge in the air. You can purchase fresh ginger root at the grocery store. Ginger has...
In the herbal kitchen, springtime calls for lighter fare that suits our body’s needs for this time of year while celebrating the freshness of the season. It’s also a wonderful time for gatherings! Here are five of my favorite herbal recipes for a vibrant...
Do you save your orange peels? (organic, of course). Orange peels add depth and a smile to your tea! I am actually allergic to oranges, I know, darn! However, I peel oranges, let my family eat the fruit and then I make tea with the orange peel. Just the aroma of the...
Ever wondered what our world would be like if steeping a batch of fire cider typified autumn as much as setting into new study routines, leaf watching, or visiting the pumpkin patch? I imagine we’d all be a bit more vigorous and hardy all winter. We’re all a part of...