Watch this fresh oregano pesto demo video and see which ingredients I put in first and why it makes a difference… This year, oregano has outgrown everyone in my garden, including lemon balm! Ha! I know! Even though oregano is easy to grow, it’s hard to...
Ready to add this popular home remedy to your apothecary? Find out what fire cider is used for, its benefits, how to take it, and how to make your own recipe! What Is Fire Cider Used For? This is one of those home remedies that, once you make it and start passing it...
I love the diversity of herbal vinegars. Whether you use them to spice up your marinades, soften your skin, or clean your kitchen, herbal infused vinegars are a great condiment to have around. Read on to find out how to make herbal vinegar and get one of my favorite...
Were you raised eating soup for breakfast? I sure wasn’t. We ate Lucky Charms and Cheerios…and pop tarts! I know… Fast forward. Now, my favorite breakfast is soup! It’s warm and full of easy to digest nutrition so I don’t feel bogged down first thing in the morning...
Breakfast is the perfect place to load up on greens to start your day with. I’ve got a quick video below to show you exactly how to make this recipe, check it out! I have always been the main cook for my family, but a couple years back when I started writing more, we...
The spices in this dish all support the digestive tract and increase your nutritional uptake from the rice and mung dal. Ready for my best restorative breakfast recipe? It’s called “kitchari.” I like to call it “Ayurvedic Re-set.” Easy to digest, nourishing and easy...
One of the main herbs at the center of herbal learning is elderberry. Are you using elderberries in your herbal medicine making? I sat down with Tina Glaessner, owner of Crimson Sage Nursery and herb grower for 30 years, and we did a deep dive into everything possible...
Join me in my garden as I pick a few favorite herbs to make the perfect summer tea! Lemon balm and rose petals are cooling and also have a calming effect. Passionflower calms the nerves and is the perfect tea for irritation that can come from too much heat. Let’s make...
We know we’re on the verge of destroying so much, so how do we, as a culture, evolve so that we really love and care for the earth? Here’s how I try to stay in a relationship with the land when I’m traveling. When you travel, how do you say hello–how do...
It’s hot today, and it’s going to get even hotter. This is an herbal strategy for summer heat. The thing about heat is that it accumulates. In Ayurveda, we talk about how heat rises in the body just like it does in a house. “Heat rises in the body just like in a...
You are wired to perceive nature, and your perception expands with awareness Here’s something I do every day to connect with the plants. It’s something really simple that you can do. It happens after I park my car in the driveway. When I get out of the car, I notice...
Here’s a question that I got recently. “Kami, I am interested in knowing how you keep all this information organized. I have notes everywhere, but I’m struggling going back to find them. “How do I stay organized? I have stuff everywhere.” Actually, I get this...
