Category: Recipes
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STRAWBERRY BASIL TARTS
What do anti-inflammatory properties, uplifting feelings, digestive support, treating cold and flu symptoms, improving cardiovascular health, supporting immune health and fighting infections have in common? The answer is basil! Basil is all of those things, plus much, much more. I had some extra fresh basil lying around and wanted to make use of it before…
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KIWI BASIL CALMING TEA BLEND
There are 42 days left of summer. I’m patiently awaiting fall, so I’ve been keeping track. Around this time, I begin to notice the beauty of summer while knowing that the all the things about the season that annoy me will be waning out, which makes appreciation come much easier. This re-discovered appreciation inspired me…
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ROSE APPLE CRUMBLE
Roses are always such a classic go-to for me. But for some reason, I feel like people think they’re too common. Like, they’re too cliche or something. But they really inspire me. When I incorporate roses into the recipes I share here, they become my muse. They’re gorgeous. They’re tasty. And they smell absolutely amazing.…
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CREAMY HIBISCUS
Creamy hibiscus. More like dreamy hibiscus. Anyway, I can’t believe I’m sharing an iced drink in February. It’s unreal. Today was a beautiful and sunny 60 degrees. It’s the first day this year I didn’t have to wear a jacket. Pretty strange. The last few days have been sunny and it had me dreaming of…
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ELDERBERRY HONEY FOR SPRING ALLERGIES
Elderberry has been used for centuries in folk medicine. And it has definitely made a comeback in the last few years. Products like elderberry syrup are more popular now than ever. And I’m all about it. This elderberry honey is no exception. What’s so Good about Elderberry? Touted for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, elderberry…
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GOLDEN MILK
Golden milk is the queen of anti-inflammation. It’s the coziest of the cozies, warm and comforting with a slight earthy taste. It’s delicious and an easy way to soak up all of its wonderful properties. The recipe I’m sharing today is a base recipe. It’s the foundation of the drink but it’s meant to be…
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BEDTIME MOON MILK
Sleep is a topic I’m wildly passionate about. So it makes sense for me to share a bedtime moon milk recipe I love. It’s made with calming herbs that promote relaxation and ease. And it helped me get out of a rough time. Sometimes I meet people who tell me they have a hard time…
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER OUT OF TEA
Looking for things to do with the left over tea ingredients after they’ve been steeped? Why not make paper! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured tea paper would make the most perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Ugh, my heart! So cute! To start, I collected old junk mail and paper scraps along…
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SUGAR COOKIES (ORANGE CREAMSICLE)
These sugar cookies are the fluffiest and dreamiest. If you’re looking for a cookie that tastes just like an orange Creamsicle, look no further. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these cookies are a nice change from traditional flavors such as strawberry, rose, lavender, chocolate, etc. To embrace citrus season, I used the zest of…
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DRIED FLORAL BOOKMARKS
It hit me the other day that I haven’t seen flowers for a few months. I’m a cereal flower photo taker and after scrolling through the photos in my phone, the last photo of a flower I took was October 4th, that’s 4 months ago! Too long without flowers. Since it’s still winter and fresh…
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CHERRY ROSE MINI PIES
These cherry rose mini pies are made with rose tea and oh wow! They add such a delicate touch. Adding rose tea is an easy extra step to use with any cherry pie recipe. Now I don’t think I can ever eat another pie without it. With Valentine’s Day coming up I’ve been playing around…
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VALENTINE TEA BLEND DIY
This Valentine tea blend is the softest and most delicate. I thought it would be appropriate to make such a delicate blend for such a delicate day. I’ll share with you how I made it. Valentine’s Day is weird for me. I love an excuse to have a theme and the fact that the day…
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BREATHE WELL MOCKTAIL
No matter how well I prepare for cold and flu season, I still somehow ended up with a stuffy nose. I haven’t got a fever or a scratchy throat, so I call that a win. I’m very grateful to only have a stuff nose but it still would be nice to breathe. As soon as…
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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE (MADE WITH TEA)
This Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect winter drink. Inside and out, it’s such a warming and nurturing treat. There’s something about snow and hot chocolate that feels like they belong together. But when you add spice, holy moly. Game changer. I’m naturally one of those people who is always cold. Like, even in the…
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WINTERTIME LIP SALVE
This wintertime lip salve has opened the flood gates for me as far as my mental health goes. It all started with what feels like an intense winter and how it was affecting my well being. I’ve been in this place before and started to recognize a pattern in it all. I’ve had the privilege…
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BROWN BUTTER CARDAMOM COOKIES
These brown butter cardamom cookies, or dopamine cookies as I like to call them, are such a pick-me-up lately. After about a week on being caged in by snow, I’ve begun to understand why Jack lost it in The Shining. Cabin fever is real, folks! I naturally began to crave for things that bring me…
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APPLE SOOTHER MOCKTAIL
Oh chamomile. My favorite. I love the calming effect it has on me. Every-single-thing about it appeals to me. It’s got it all. This apple soother mocktail does too. I combined equal parts chamomile and skullcap and steeped them into a tea. These two ingredients were used specifically because they help calm my nerves. I…
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ELDERBERRY BLUEBERRY MOCKTAIL
I’m determined to bypass a cold or flu this year. I’m strengthening up my immune system, taking care of my nervous system, hydrating, exercising regularly and eating meals made mostly of whole foods. Nothing is going to stop me this year! I’m focused on finding creative ways to get immune boosting herbs into my daily…
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GINGER HONEY MOCKTAIL
I’m really enjoying making mocktails this month. This ginger honey mocktail is definitely a keeper and I plan on making it regularly this year. That’s the best part of trying new things and making new goals. Sometimes things stick and become routine. And this is a good one. A few weeks back I posted about…
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FIRE CIDER MIMOSA MOCKTAIL
Fire cider and orange juice, why didn’t I think of it before? This fire cider mimosa mocktail might be the push someone needs to try fire cider. And I’m all about that. I love it because of its simplicity. Anyone can make it with very basic ingredients. And accessibility is the whole point of herbal…