Category: Recipes
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HERBAL CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL
This herbal cranberry mocktail is sunshine on a cloudy day. Literally. Ok, maybe not literally but it brought me that sunshine feeling on a day filled with dark clouds. It’s all because of a little flower called butterfly pea. Butterly pea produces a gorgeous blue hue when it’s steeped into a tea and it’s responsible…
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4 WAYS TO STEEP LOOSE LEAF TEA
How do you steep loose leaf tea? This is one of the most common questions I get. There are lots of ways to turn loose leaf tea into a drink. In fact, there are whole societies of people who dedicate a good amount of time in learning how to get this right. I’m going to…
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HERBAL CIGARETTES THAT ACTUALLY SUPPORT YOUR LUNGS
A year ago today I made a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking cigarettes. I haven’t smoked once since. I didn’t make a plan to quit, I just stopped smoking them. Quitting cold turkey had been on my mind for a while and I kinda knew it was the only way for me. But I…
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WINTER RESPIRATORY TEA
This year I’m in a new environment, which means new pollen and allergens. I generally get blindsided with allergies when they hit. This year I’m prioritizing my seasonal allergies and hoping to get a leg up. I started preparing my herbal medicine cabinet in the fall and I’m still continuing to do so. Today I’ll…
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GINGER OXYMEL (PART 2)
A few weeks back I shared how to make a ginger oxymel. If you missed it, you can read about it here. It was ready to be strained two weeks ago. But it’s a busy time of the year. You know how it goes. I actually infused it for about 4 weeks instead. Now that…
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BE STILL OXYMEL DIY
Lately I’ve been struggling a bit with calming my mind and turning off the inner chatter. I’ve been pretty introspective for a long while so maybe that has a lot to do with it. I’m working on maintaining focus and how to be still. I made this oxymel to help me out. If you’re unsure…
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ELDERBERRY INFUSED HONEY (PART 2)
I shared how I make elderberry infused honey a few weeks back. (You can find that post here.) Here is part 2. I’m sharing how I finish the process by straining out the ingredients and reserving the delicious honey. After about two weeks of infusing, the elderberries and cinnamon are ready to be strained out.…
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HOW TO STRAIN INFUSED FIRE CIDER
A few weeks back I showed you how to prepare and start the infusion process in making fire cider. You can read that post here if you’re interested. This post is the continuation of that and I’ll show you how to strain infused fire cider. There are two main pieces of equipment you’ll need. This…
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CRANBERRY CROCKPOT POTPOURRI DIY
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the aroma of it all. I adore the smell of Christmas trees, cinnamon and freshly baked cookies. I look forward to the way the outside smells when it gets really cold, almost like a fresh and refreshing scent. To make things extra holiday-ey, I like to…
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LETTING GO TEA BLEND
It’s almost a new year. For me, that means new opportunities, new beginnings and new thought processes. Making room for new things to come into my life means letting go of things that no longer work for me. And it’s bittersweet to let things go. It isn’t always easy, but it is necessary. This year…
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HERBAL COMPOUND BUTTER
Have you ever had compound butter? If you’ve never heard of it before, compound butter is butter mixed with ingredients to add a sweet or savory flavor. It’s a perfect way to add flavor to baking recipes, veggies, or to use as spread for freshly baked bread. I used ingredients that are known to have…
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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY HERBAL SALT
This herbal salt has been a staple at my house lately. Made with a few anti-inflammatory ingredients, I use it in place of my regular table salt. I’ll show you how I make it. I started out with fresh rosemary. I stripped the needles off of one long piece and broke it down as much…
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ELDERBERRY HONEY
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. What’s so Good about Elderberry? Touted for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, elderberry is commonly used for cold and…
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MAKE YOUR OWN CALENDULA OIL
Winter is on its way. For me, that means dry skin. Eventually dry skin leads to breakouts and I spend all fall and winter balancing the two and it becomes a vicious cycle. I have very sensitive skin and most commercial products cause some kind of reaction, so I make my own. This calendula oil…
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HERBAL BATH TEA DIY
Herbal bath tea is a very easy way to squeeze in self-care. (get it when you can!) Made with beneficial herbs and salts, it’s a simple and low effort way to get in some relaxation and wellness. The best part is, this tea can be customized to fit specific needs. Such as stress, inflammation, skincare,…
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GINGER OXYMEL
Ginger has been used for generations to help aid in nausea, inflammation and digestion. It’s been used in multiple herbal traditions across the globe and is still widely used today. Nearly found in every grocery store across the country, it’s one of the easiest herbs to access. I have to admit, I had to learn…
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DANDELION MOCHA
I’ve been on a big anti-inflammatory journey. This dandelion mocha is part of it. I’ve always been very careful about the food I consume but until recently, I’ve never thought about inflammation. I was diagnosed with a rare migraine disorder that causes constant inflammation, continuous headaches and migraines on the right side of my head.…
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ECHINACEA SPICED CRANBERRY SPREAD
I’ve been busy preparing my immune system and nervous system for winter. Whenever I can I throw in herbs that will give me the support I’ll need, and this recipe is one of them. I simmered the cranberries long enough to soften up and mash into a spread. Then I infused echinacea and other spices…
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PUMPKIN POPTARTS
Oh, hey, it’s Halloween! When we first opened the coffee & tea shop we partnered with a local bakery and offered many of their yummy baked goods. One of my absolute favorite things from them were their freshly made poptarts. Ugh, they were so good! I actually think about them often. These pumpkin poptarts are…
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CHOCOLATE COVERED APPLE POPS
The other day I saw caramel apples while I was walking through the grocery store and I was so tempted to buy them. It immediately inspired me to make my own, but that somehow turned into chocolate covered apple pops. And I say you have to embrace the inspiration whenever it finds you. I started…