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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It’s often difficult to find herbal recipes that are supportive and enjoyable to munch on. This is especially true if you have children who need everyday nourishment and tend to avoid any type of herbal preparations you make. I find that turmeric pastilles can be a...
Let’s make ginger elixir, a cardiovascular tonic! I really love this yummy herbal drink that enhances heart health and digestion. Who Is Ginger Elixir For? Ginger elixir is a tonic that should be taken in small amounts for the right person. Ginger is good for...
Ghee is a great delivery mechanism for the medicinal properties of herbs. It carries the healing constituents of the plant deeper into the body and nourishes all tissues. This turmeric medicinal ghee recipe helps the body to absorb many healing qualities of the herbs...
Did you know that 75 percent of Americans experience some form of digestive distress? With optimal digestion being the driver of a healthy immune system, balanced moods, steady energy, stable blood sugar, and strong vitality, this is a disturbing statistic. You want...