The windows are open, your broom is in hand, and your herb-infused cleaning vinegar is at the ready! Even for those who don’t love housework, a deep clean can be a celebratory and satisfying seasonal ritual. While you refresh the house, why not put on a pot of...
Have you ever seen lamb’s quarters? Sometimes this weed is called pigweed, sometimes it’s called goosefoot or lamb’s quarters. Most people just pull it out of their yards and gardens. But you’re missing out if you don’t know how to eat...
For thousands of years, people around the world have steeped petals and leaves in oils, extracting the beneficial constituents from plants to apply to their bodies. These herb-infused fats are massaged into the skin, which absorbs the lipids and the plant compounds...
If you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle, you want to really get the chemicals out of your home cleaning products. This DIY all-purpose cleaner is one simple way to start doing that. Whatever you use to clean your countertops, floors, and other surfaces in your...
Have you ever stood in the drink aisle at the grocery store and wondered which drink would taste good, and also not be full of sugar and dye? Even the “healthy” beverages in the store are full of questionable ingredients. That’s why I created this...
How do you feed yourself when you’re short on time and don’t want to break the bank buying prepared foods? Let me recommend one of my go-to solutions: a quick and easy miso soup recipe. I promise the minimal effort this takes will be much more satisfying...
Do you have an especially thoughtful way to show your love on special occasions? I formulated this Cardamom and Rose Chocolate Mousse recipe – a pink-hued variation on classic chocolate mousse, with herbs that open the heart and nurture connection – to serve just such...
If you’ve ever heard a friend rave about a delicious, last-minute meal they threw together using a homemade herb-infused oil, your first thought might’ve been something along the lines of, “I could never do that.” It does sound intimidating! But the truth is, infusing...
Whether you’re starting your herbal journey or you’re already making or selling herbal oils, you’ve run into all the conflicting information out there on how to make herbal-infused oils. The techniques you see mostly work, but they leave out critical details and don’t...
For thousands of years, people around the world have risked bee stings and hive swarms to enjoy even a few drops of sweet, golden honey. Not only is honey downright delicious, but it’s also a natural preservative with antibacterial properties. Our ancestors knew to...