In our humble opinion, there’s no reason to say goodbye to margaritas just because summer’s over. Fall weather screams for warming and spicy beverages. Last year Linde and I did four facebook lives each week, every Thursday was herbal cocktail night and I am not joking… this was my all time favorite cocktail! The addition …
Nothing feels more like summer than fresh watermelon, and with the season getting off to a late start, we’re trying cram as much “summer” into our summer as we can! Keep reading to learn how to whip up a fruity libation that just might be the “perfect” light summer cocktail. The fresh watermelon juice balances …
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 …
I’m convinced I may never run out of new things that pair well with basil. It goes with everything! Vodka, gin, tequila… ? Seriously though, it really is an herb of a zillion uses. According to author and food columnist Dorie Greenspan in her Wall Street Journal Ode to Basil, it: “neither steals the show …
On February 12, Linde and I did a live on Facebook where we shared a recipe for this awesome and tasty margarita. I usually wait until the day of the live to test my recipe, and most of the time they’re winners, but other times they’re a flop and really require some fine-tuning. I did …
Calling all coffee lovers! ☕️ Need a break from your morning cup o’ joe? Herbal “coffee” is a delicious way to infuse your morning routine with a dose of herbal goodness while cutting back on caffeine and the high acidity at the same time. Discover some great herbal allies that taste remarkably coffee-like, and also …
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, …
From Shakespeare to nursery rhymes, the humble rose is loaded with symbolic meaning, often relating to matters of the heart. To the herbalist, roses are simultaneously uplifting and tranquility inducing, helping to soothe frazzled nerves and balance the emotional heart. Not only do they promote a sense of well-being, roses are also edible and quite …
As an herbal remedy, lemon balm may be best known for its antiviral properties capable of tackling cold sores associated with the herpes simplex virus. Melissa officinalis is a hardy perennial of the Lamiaceae family with aromatic lemon-scented leaves. It has a long history of medicinal use in the Ayurvedic tradition, balancing the nervous system …
One of the greatest joys of summertime is upon us… blackberry season! And with all that juicy, blackberry goodness, summer is also a great time for garden herbs. Depending on where you live, sage can be more of a fall/winter herb, but here in North Idaho, our sage goes strong all summer long. A humble …
