Oatstraw Infusion Recipe and Benefits
An oatstraw infusion makes a wonderful nerve tonic that helps with anxiety, insomnia, nervous tension, skin inflammation, and stress. This easy-to-make herbal drink has a delicious, very gentle flavor that anybody can enjoy. I grew up with oatstraw (Avena sativa, A....
Christmas Cordial
This is a great tasting cordial that will help you digest those heavy holiday meals! Filled with seasonal fruits and spices, Christmas Cordial is perfect to serve at a winter gathering. It also makes a great holiday present. I am all about quick and easy, but...
Curried Vegetable Dal Recipe
This warm, well-spiced vegetable dal recipe is the perfect way to start a winter day—it’s deeply nourishing and helps prevent the cold from settling into your body. I grew up eating cold cereal and milk for breakfast all year long. Since studying the wisdom of...
Oregano Pesto Recipe
This Oregano Pesto recipe is a sneak peek into my online course, My Herbal Kitchen, a companion to my recipe book of the same name. Like the book, the course is brimming with helpful recipes, with additional video tutorials for bringing more herbal magic into your...
Rose Petal Honey
This rose petal honey makes a delicious tea to help prevent colds and soothe sore throats. I use it in cakes instead of sugar, and my son eats it on his French toast and muffins. Rose petal honey also has benefits for skin! What you don’t eat for breakfast can...
3 Recipes for Using Homegrown Chives
Oh, how I love homegrown chives! The zesty, slightly spicy flavor adds such pizazz to a variety of dishes, not just baked potatoes. Although who can resist the green sprinkles on top of sour cream? Some of my favorite dishes to add chives to are soups and root veggies...
No-Cook Green Garden Soup Recipe
This green garden soup recipe was inspired by one I ate for many years at the Good Earth Natural Foods store. Good Earth Natural Foods has been providing my community with superb organic food for more than 45 years and serves the best homemade lunch around. Their...
Homemade Sunburn Relief Spray: Rose Vinegar
This homemade sunburn relief spray is the perfect herbal remedy for mild sunburns, itchy skin, and being overheated from your day. Rose and elder flower vinegar is a favorite combination for cooling and soothing the skin. Put it into a spray bottle and spray it on...
Strawberry Smoothie Benefits
It always feels like a celebration when we get to add strawberries to our drinks. This drink is one of our favorites. I love that this strawberry smoothie provides benefits of nutrient-rich herbs in something that tastes like dessert! Let’s take a closer look at...
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