The are so many wonderful things to say about Salvia officinalis, aka sage. In folk tradition, sage was used to promote long life and wisdom (Ever heard the term “wise sage”??) In addition to its affinities for cognition and the nervous system, sage is also helpful for supporting the female reproductive, immune and digestive systems, …
Earlier this week we talked about making fancy herbal ice cubes. If you made the recipe, then you should have a bit of elderflower syrup leftover! Let’s put it to good use, shall we? ?? Monica’s Elderflower Margarita Ingredients 1-1/2 oz tequila 1/4-oz elderflower syrup 1/4 oz vodka 1 oz lime juice 1:1 blend of …
If you live in or around the Pacific/Inland Northwest, then you’re probably already familiar with the Oregon grape that that grows prolifically in the more forest-y parts of this region. Mahonia repens is the more common creeping, ground cover and Mahonia aquifolium is a taller shrub. Mahonia spp. is easily identified by their distinctive shiny, …
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 …
Pine needles are probably not the first thing that come to mind when you think of ingredients to turn into a sweet syrup. Humor us on this one and try it! I promise, you won’t be disappointed. When gathering your pine needles, focus on the young, pale green tips of the branch, as they are …
