Want to know the best way to increase your daily dose of herbal medicine? It’s all about infusing herbs into the kitchen staples that you use every day. You probably already use oil in your cooking, so let’s get some herbs into your oil! Infused with...
An oatstraw infusion makes a wonderful nerve tonic that helps with anxiety, insomnia, nervous tension, skin inflammation, and stress. This easy-to-make herbal drink has a delicious, very gentle flavor that anybody can enjoy. I grew up with oatstraw (Avena sativa, A....
This is a great tasting cordial that will help you digest those heavy holiday meals! Filled with seasonal fruits and spices, Christmas Cordial is perfect to serve at a winter gathering. It also makes a great holiday present. I am all about quick and easy, but...
The days and nights are growing colder, so it’s the perfect time to whip up a warm and cozy mug of chai honey latte! This homemade chai is way better than the expensive, refined sugar-filled drinks you find at coffee chains. All you need to make this...
This warm, well-spiced vegetable dal recipe is the perfect way to start a winter day—it’s deeply nourishing and helps prevent the cold from settling into your body. I grew up eating cold cereal and milk for breakfast all year long. Since studying the wisdom of...
This Oregano Pesto recipe is a sneak peek into my online course, My Herbal Kitchen, a companion to my recipe book of the same name. Like the book, the course is brimming with helpful recipes, with additional video tutorials for bringing more herbal magic into your...
Even if you live for long, luxurious summer days, there’s a point at which the heat can become too much. This is especially true when bright sun and high temps combine with the rush of social activity this season often brings. Sometimes the overwhelm sets in without...
This rose petal honey makes a delicious tea to help prevent colds and soothe sore throats. I use it in cakes instead of sugar, and my son eats it on his French toast and muffins. Rose petal honey also has benefits for skin! What you don’t eat for breakfast can...
Oh, how I love homegrown chives! The zesty, slightly spicy flavor adds such pizazz to a variety of dishes, not just baked potatoes. Although who can resist the green sprinkles on top of sour cream? Some of my favorite dishes to add chives to are soups and root veggies...
This green garden soup recipe was inspired by one I ate for many years at the Good Earth Natural Foods store. Good Earth Natural Foods has been providing my community with superb organic food for more than 45 years and serves the best homemade lunch around. Their...