This recipe comes with a dose of intriguing folklore. While the plague-era tale is likely embellished, after using my Four Thieves Vinegar recipe for years I can say there is truth to the magic of this herbal blend. History and Lore of Four Thieves Vinegar In 1346, a...
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...
Whether you use them to spice up your marinades or soothe your skin, herbal vinegars are great to have around. I keep herb-infused apple cider vinegar in both the pantry and the medicine chest. One easy home remedy to make and have on hand is this apple cider vinegar...
It’s 6:03 p.m. and it’s been a day. Texts, emails, social media, virtual meetings. Laundry, dishes, living with a 17 year-old… The news — which may have you in tears or rage, or both. How do you stay tuned in to your heart and intuition when the noise of what you...
What I love about making infused oil for cooking is 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 everyday and be a rock star home herbalist. Getting herbs into every...
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...
Herbal bathing is a relaxing, enjoyable, and important self-care tool that has many healing benefits. This herbal bath for skin helps with skin irritation such as acne, rashes, red splotches, and minor cuts. Let’s see what’s in our herbal bath for...
Here is an article I wrote for Mother Earth Living. People are always asking me how to go about getting holistic support for their healing journey so I put together this source to help make things a little easier. To really understand the difference, we first need to...
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 most simple and 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...