This chaga chai with carob and coconut has a variety of health and medicinal benefits. It’s a gut-healing and anti-inflammatory remedy. Enjoy these potential health benefits, as well as a flavorful treat with this chaga chai recipe. This is an easy and straightforward recipe for beginner home herbalists to master, and it tastes delicious! Benefits…
Dandelion Pesto
I have an exciting foraged food recipe to share with you today! I’ve wanted to make dandelion pesto for a long time, but have recently been inspired by a brand new book by Rosalee de la Forêt, Alchemy of Herbs. This book is full of amazing herbal recipes, I really want to try them all!…
Dandelion Root Bitters: Homemade Herbal Bitters Recipe
Dandelion root bitters is an easy infusion to make at home. Bitter herbs are useful in digestion, and are perfect in an aperitif cocktail. They increase the digestibility of food and are calming to the nervous system. Bonus – they are delicious in cocktail form! Learn how to make herbal dandelion root bitters. Wildcrafting Weeds…
How to Make Beeswax Food Wraps
Hello my friends! I have a great post for you today, something a little bit different. I recently had the chance to go through a really cool book all about beeswax and what you can make and do with it called The Beeswax Workshop by Chris Dalziel. You might know Chris from the blog Joybilee…
Maple Mead with Orange and Spices (Acerglyn)
Maple mead, also called acerglyn, is made by replacing some of the honey with pure maple syrup. Here is a delicious one gallon maple mead recipe fermented with orange and spices! Simple Mead Making Ebook Want to learn more about making mead? I have a Simple Mead Making for Beginners eBook just for you! It…
5 Helpful Herbs for Pregnancy
Herbs can be powerful allies during all stages of life, including pregnancy. While care must be taken to make sure that you are choosing herbs that are safe for you and the baby, there are a few that are very helpful during this time. In fact, I’m in my third trimester as we speak (yay!),…
Traditional Hummus Recipe: How to Make the Best Hummus Ever!
This traditional hummus recipe gives you that authentic texture and flavor of restaurant style hummus. It really is the best hummus ever! Homemade Traditional Hummus I know a thing or two about hummus. I got turned onto the store bought version long before it was popular, and shortly thereafter starting making my own. At first…
Conifer Infused Vodka for Winter Cocktails
Go foraging for fresh conifer needles, then make this refreshing conifer needle infused vodka! You can use any edible conifer needles – there are many, such as pine, spruce, fir, redwood, or hemlock. This foraged winter vodka is a lovely winter treat! Conifers for Cocktail Making When the cold weather comes, there isn’t anything better…
3 Ways to Extend Your Growing Season
Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding things that you can do, whether you have a large homestead on many acres or a small backyard lot. Either way, it is well worth the effort to have homegrown produce. It is helpful in many ways to be able to extend the season a…
How to Make Fire Cider for Immune Support
Fire cider is an immune boosting healthy tonic that is super easy to make! It’s great for boosting immunity, improving circulation, and combating a cold. Learn how to make fire cider with this simple recipe. Fire Cider History The term “fire cider” was first coined by Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author of the books Medicinal…