Have you ever wondered why herbs are deeply woven into medical institutions in many places including China, India, Germany and Japan, but often dismissed as ineffective in North America, where taking a pill is suggested at every turn? Or if you do mention an herbal...
Herbal vinegars are easy to make and can add a variety of flavors to your meals that will continue to surprise and amaze those who eat your food. Vinegar also enhances the nutrition of meals and pulls vitamins and minerals from herbs, fruits, and foods. Check out...
Whether you’re working up a sweat in the garden, caring for a sick child, or planning a home birth, we all face moments it would be nice to be able to whip up a homemade electrolyte drink. These drinks replenish our bodies with quick energy and the electrolytes lost...
One of my favorite ways to capture blueberry’s flavor and nutrients at the height of summer is with a blueberry vinaigrette. It’s a creation that emerged from my garden one summer and quickly became a kitchen staple beloved by friends and family. My son’s favorite...
Ripening like jewels in the garden, berries bring an abundance of local fruit that must be eaten or preserved within the space of a few weeks each summer. Which berries grow where you live? We have blackberries, oh how I love blackberry season! Blackberry pies,...
Do you enjoy eating garlic bread? Does oregano always find its way into your spaghetti sauce? Do you garnish potato salad with paprika? Then you are participating in the ancient tradition of using herbs and spice rack medicine to enhance the health benefits and...
It’s no secret that I love using herbal body oils from head to toe, and the scalp is no exception. Depending on your heritage, you might’ve grown up with scalp oiling as part of a weekly hair care ritual – or you might be wondering why anyone would purposely put oil...
Many gorgeous flowers are not only edible, they are medicinal too! Integrating flowers into your foods and drinks can boost energy, heal skin, activate digestion, and turn any meal into a celebration. Check out some of my favorite edible flower recipes… #1...
Who needs to go to the movies when the garden is in full display? Relax and enjoy the season’s offerings with this easy homemade summer cordial recipe. It’s the perfect seasonal drink for a party, potluck, or gathering in the garden. What is cordial used...
You’ll feel like you have a treasure chest in your kitchen when the pantry is full of enticing herbal condiments like this flower infused vinegar. When people ask you, “What is in this salad?” and you say, “Floral Vinegar,” the only thing...