Elderberry Barbecue Sauce
This herbal barbecue sauce is tangy and not overly sweet. It adds great flavor to a variety of dishes, including chicken, pork or beef ribs, meatballs, pizza, salad dressings, and more
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Lemon Balm Jello
This herbal jello makes a great treat for kids. Because it is protein rich and naturally calming it can be a great bedtime snack to promote relaxation and satiate growing little ones, helping them sleep more soundly.
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Happy Hippie Body Spray
The use of aromatic plant oils and extracts dates back to ancient times. People have long utilized perfumes as a part of rituals & religious ceremonies, to mask body odors, and to help boost mood. Today, most perfumes contain synthetic fragrances, which can have a number of negative health effects — including allergies, damage to the immune system, endocrine disruption, and more. Making your own body sprays with natural ingredients…
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Beef Liver Paté
Our whole family enjoys this beef liver paté served with homemade crackers. I recommend my Lavender & Peppercorn or Turmeric Sourdough crackers. Even my 4 year old, who has recently decided there’s a huge number of foods she no longer eats, likes it!
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Rosemary Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo naturally removes excess oil and dirt build up to keep hair fresh and manageable between washes. The powder absorbs once applied and will leave hair lightly scented of rosemary. It is a great option for camping trips, outdoor festivals, and long road trips to keep your hair looking and smelling good.
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Reclaiming Female Fertility
While laws might be passed indicating otherwise, women will always own their fertility. Modern females have all but forgotten this, but for thousands of years, women have been avoiding & releasing pregnancies, entirely outside of the system and without permission from anyone.
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Mint Yogurt Sauce
Mint (Mentha spp.) is a well-known herb that is a common flavoring for gum, mouthwash, & toothpaste, as well as foods and beverages, like ice cream & tea. If you have an established mint patch, you likely have an abundance of mint, and may be wondering how to utilize it. This sauce is super quick & easy to put together and is a tasty way to use fresh mint from…
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Nettle Gomasio
Gomasio is a Japanese condiment traditionally made with unhulled sesame seeds (goma) and salt (shio). My rendition of this tasty topping includes nettle and hemp seeds too. Sprinkling a bit of this gomasio over a snack or meal adds flavor and makes it even more nourishing (assuming you’re eating whole foods). Sesame seeds are packed with antioxidants and nutrients, including vitamin B1, B3, B6 & E, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc,…
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Classic Sugar Cookies
Growing up, one of my favorite Christmas traditions was making sugar cookies with my mom and sister. I loved deciding which shapes to cut out of the dough and mounding the cookies with frosting after they’d cooled. But, looking back, it was the quality time with my mom and sister that made this holiday ritual extra sweet. Now, that Ayla is getting a bit older, baking with her has become…
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Spicy Dandelion Root & Reishi Hot Cocoa
Spicy Dandelion Root & Reishi Hot Cocoa is my favorite spin on a classic cold-weather beverage. While this recipe is definitely more involved than stirring a packet of Swiss Miss into hot water, it only takes about 10 minutes to whip up and is well worth the extra bit of effort. Unlike pre-packaged hot chocolate mixes, this healing beverage is made with herbs & whole food ingredients. Which means that…