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Real Root Beer Simple Syrup

There’s nothing quite like a good old fashioned root beer, and making it yourself from healthy ingredients makes it that much better. Commercial root beer has strayed from its roots (literally and figuratively – ha!) and nowadays, it’s more often associated with artificial flavors and high fructose corn syrup than the wholesome ingredients it was …

Health Benefits of Star Anise

Star anise (Illicium verum), not a very popularly used or thought-about spice, but darn it, I love the taste it imparts to recipes! This spice is NOT the same as anise seed; it’s beautifully star shaped and pleasantly fragrant. In our home, we use it in two of our favorite recipes: chai spice blend (also …