Today, I’m going to introduce you to an old friend and its medicinal uses. The oak gall is part of a tree that I’ve been using since I was a little girl. Have you ever worked with oak galls as an herbal medicine? What are oak galls? Oak galls are plant...
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 infused oils are finally being given the attention they deserve as part of our home apothecaries. A lot of people are making calendula oil now. St. John’s wort oil is getting a lot of fanfare. But alongside these well-known oils, there are three other...
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...
Herbal sprinkles are one of the simplest and most satisfying herbal kitchen staples that you can use to incorporate more herbs into your meals. We always have Digestive Support Sprinkle to put on toast, hot cereals, or to mix into yogurt. The digestive support herbs...
Like many seasonal celebrations, decorating a Christmas tree is an ancient tradition rooted in our relationship with the earth and the plants. As we bring evergreen trees into our homes and enjoy their beautiful colors and aromas, we can also be grateful for the many...
Make a pot of this hot mulled cider recipe, and people will feel welcomed by the warming, spicy smell of herbs infusing in the kitchen. Rather than overwhelming your body with sugar and chemicals, this homemade mulled cider recipe supports and nourishes you with...
I get a lot of questions about oils—how to make and use herbal oils, how to store herbal oils, just all the things about herbal oils. Recently, I got this question: “I really want to use my herbal oils, but they are so messy. How do you do it?” So, I’m going to show...
We can never get enough rosemary recipes! This plant’s dark green leaves and bright blue flowers ask us to stop and behold their beauty and healing power. Besides the alluring taste and scent, rosemary improves circulation, supports digestion, relieves...
We always have a bottle of cold and flu cordial around the house. Anytime someone feels something coming on, they take a shot, and the cold never comes! Learn how to make this elderberry cordial recipe, and you will have a delicious herbal drink to prevent sickness. I...