If you are overheated or feel a headache coming on, make this cooling herbal foot soak. Immerse your feet in a tub of herbal tea, and feel the heat subside. This self-care treatment takes little effort, yet the benefits of an herbal foot bath are impressive. This...
Spice up your life and give a lift to your health! This easy BBQ seasoning recipe brings the healing qualities of your spice cabinet to the center of your culinary experience. You can use this BBQ seasoning recipe to dry-rub meats, potatoes, or vegetables before...
Herbs for breakfast! This is a great herbed egg muffins recipe and an excellent way to pack in those herbs for a delicious and nourishing breakfast. The ingredients can certainly be adjusted to your liking, the possibilities are endless. The ratio of herbs to eggs can...
When I first started learning how to make pesto, I thought you always had to have basil. You actually don’t need basil at all, or you can enhance your basil pesto by adding other herbs. Whether basil is out of season, too expensive, or you just want to try something...
Have you ever wondered why restaurants serve after-dinner mints? It is ancient herbal wisdom at your service. Peppermint aids in digestion, and a little mint candy, if there is really some peppermint in it, can do the job. Here’s something even better than mint...
It is very rewarding to top off any meal with a creative pesto made from fresh, seasonal herbs — or even flowers! This edible flowers pesto recipe is easy to customize depending on what flowers you have growing. What Flowers Are Edible? I love eating flowers! But not...
This recipe comes with a dose of intriguing folklore. While the plague-era tale is likely embellished, after using my Four Thieves Vinegar recipe for years, I can say there is truth to the magic of this herbal blend. History and Lore of Four Thieves Vinegar In 1346, a...
Lavender is such a versatile plant, it’s a pharmacy unto itself! This aromatic herb is healing to the skin, calms the nervous system, and helps to soothe stress. It’s also antiseptic and very cleansing on an energetic level. From topical remedies to food...
Ghee is good for you! We substitute ghee in almost everything that butter would be used for. And as with every other medium in my kitchen, what do you think I do with it? Right! Add herbs. This delicious Scarborough Fair herb infused ghee recipe incorporates the four...
Whether you use them to spice up your marinades or soothe your skin, herbal vinegars are great to have around. I keep herb-infused apple cider vinegar in both the pantry and the medicine chest. One easy home remedy to make and have on hand is this apple cider vinegar...
