Today I’m going to share a recipe using some more of the peppermint we harvested last week. Now I’ve never been one to shy away from an adult beverage, but in this case, I actually enjoy the mocktail more than the alcoholic version with the added rum! It’s so light and refreshing. To make the honey-ginger syrup, you’ll …
There are so many creative ways to take your herbs each day that are WAY more fun than boring tinctures and encapsulated powders. Keep reading to learn how to make a blended strawberry herbal slush that incorporates the delicious and healing power of ginger root and mint – both of which infuse your beverage with …
Today, we’re going to combine several of the herbal preparations we made over the past week, and create a special, rustic martini. If you made the Douglas fir vodka, charred sage syrup and ginger liqueur, then you’re all set to join us to make your very own Woodland Martini! In case you missed them, here …
Zingiber officinale is an Indian herb that was (thankfully!) introduced to the Americas by English colonists, where it was adopted into our materia medica, as well as our kitchens and hearts. Ginger is simply delicious! ? Ginger’s medicinal magic lies in her warming and stimulating powers. The peppery rhizome increases digestion, circulation and respiration. It’s …
Zingiber officinale, better known as ginger, has been used medicinally and as a culinary spice for thousands, of years, but did you know that you can also use it to create a probiotic beverage similar to kefir or kombucha? Meet the ginger bug! In a nutshell, a ginger bug is simply a collection of bacteria …
The digestive system is highly innervated. It’s constantly sending and receiving signals from the brain, interpreting and making adjustments as needed. Sometimes there are messages that don’t give us the best results. When we’re sending emotional stress signals, the body takes that as an order to slow down in order to send resources to the …
If you’re on Facebook, you won’t want to miss our upcoming lives. We are dedicating the month of March to the herb ginger. Each preparation we make will contain ginger as a component. Do you love ginger as much as we do? The Lineup March 5th, 6:30 pm PDT – Make your own ginger bug …
Alright, we’re finally at the end of our Edible Flowers series! We’re planning on putting these all together in a downloadable PDF, and I’ll be adding a few recipes to help you feel more comfortable adding flowers to your meal plans ?? Thyme, Thymus spp. Thyme flowers have a similar taste to thyme the …
A Bit About Ginger Ginger snaps, candied ginger, gingerbread men, ginger tea… there are so many ways to enjoy the benefits of ginger! Over the last 5000 years, many recipes and uses have been created and shared. It was a cultivated crop and common staple in ancient Southeast Asia until the fall of the Roman …
Can you feel it? The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are cooling off and the air just feels different… fall is coming! Along with the changing leaves, hot chocolate and sweater weather comes… cold and flu season. So what can you do to get ready? There are a number of herbal allies that can …
