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...
What I love about making infused oil for cooking is that you don’t have to go to herbal school for years to reap the benefits. You can find simple, creative ways to get herbs and spices into your food every day and be a rock star home herbalist. Getting herbs into...
Drinking a glass full of greens is a great pick-me-up. Make this energizing green smoothie recipe to infuse yourself with the vitamins and chlorophyll that the herbs offer, and watch your energy soar. Herbal smoothies are a great place to use your herbal teas as well...
This Long Life Oil is so full of antioxidant properties and so delicious that even if this spice-infused olive oil recipe doesn’t make you live longer, it will make you feel better! How to Use Spice-Infused Olive Oil I sauté onions, garlic, celery, and bell...
Making herbal spice blends and salts is one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to incorporate more herbs into your food. I keep several herbal sprinkles and salts on lazy Susans next to my cooking area and on the kitchen table. This makes it easy to get into the...
Not drinking enough water? Try this herbal hack! Read on to find out how to make herbal water, along with 30 herb and fruit-infused water recipes. It can be tricky to drink enough water, especially when we’re surrounded by tempting alternatives, from kombucha and...
This Cold Care Tea recipe is a simple and delicious herbal tea that will chase away a cold. Having a ritual in self-care can be the greatest benefit to our health, transitioning out of the timeless months of late winter and into the blossoming months of spring. We...
Herbal honeys are easy to make and a great way to get herbs into your diet. This hawthorn berry honey recipe is a cardiovascular tonic. It lends itself well to morning foods; you can add it to your yogurt or warm cereal, put it on pancakes and waffles, or use it...
Folks often ask me, “What’s the best teapot for herbal tea?” There are just so many options, from glass teapots to metal teapots and French press teapots. It can be daunting to know which teapot you should use for herbal tea! So today, I’m going to show you what I use...
