Some days ask more from us. These are the things I reach for when I want a little more comfort, nourishment, and support in everyday life. Rose body butter for skin that needs extra care, tulsi moon milk at the end of a full day, herbal baths when you have been...
We use so many plants in the kitchen and in our home apothecaries, but the bitter ones are always fun to talk about. They were normal meals for a lot of our ancestors. They cooked with lots of bitter greens and roots. It was just part of what people ate. My Italian...
When it comes to calming digestive discomfort, few remedies are as soothing as a warm cup of herbal tea. Many common herbs and spices found right in your kitchen can offer relief from temporary symptoms while supporting long-term digestive wellness. Here, I’m sharing...
Food is medicine, especially during the colder months. A cozy bowl of soup can nourish on a deep level, warming your body and delivering healthful ingredients that keep you feeling your best. I know it’s tempting to rely on canned soups for convenience, but...
It’s hot! You’re hanging out with some friends and what’s going to cool you down? There’s nothing like a delicious summer mocktail/cocktail to bring people together. When the sun is high and the herbs are blooming, it’s the perfect time to gather, sip something...
Can an herbal chocolate bark really say “I love you?” Well, plants have helped people express and invite love for thousands of years. And while flowers and seeds can’t make someone change their feelings, they can create a mood that nurtures connection, or add a...
Take a look at the ingredients in store-bought sodas, and you’re likely to find junk like the following: High fructose corn syrup Refined sugar Artificial sweeteners Unnamed chemicals in “artificial flavors” Artificial coloring and dyes Preservatives Foaming...
We’ve all been there before: you get invited to a party, and you run through the appetizer Rolodex in your mind, trying to figure out which dish to bring. Your household is herbified, and you use lots of herbs every day to make your snacks and meals medicinal. Not...
There’s no better time to preserve the season’s bounty of berries! Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and yummy flavors, berries are the perfect addition to a variety of recipes that can extend the taste of summer a little longer. Whether...
Do you grow lavender? Do you drink your lavender? If you aren’t growing lavender, there is probably a lavender farm near you! To make this incredibly satisfying drink, it’s wonderful to have your own garden lavender; however, all the wonderful lavender farms sell...
