Pear + Cardamom Oat Colada is inspired by the tradition of warm, grain-based beverages that are a part of autumn festivals across cultures. Made with ripe pears, oats, and cardamom, it’s a nourishing and comforting way to celebrate the harvest and ease into colder days.
Whether you’re drawn to herbalism or slower, more intentional living, this beautifully curated digital guide here is to help you celebrate autumn. It offers over 100 pages of recipes, remedies, and plenty of inspiration to work with seasonal herbs and produce.
Whether you’ve just finished a long hike, spent a hot afternoon chasing the kids, are breastfeeding a little one, or recovering from illness, replenishing your fluids properly is key to staying healthy and feeling your best. However, drinking plain water isn’t always enough. When you sweat, breastfeed, or lose fluids through vomiting or diarrhea, your body also loses electrolytes. And if you’re low on these essential minerals, it can negatively impact several…
Though I grew up and trained as an herbalist in North America, living here in Ecuador for the past several years has given me the chance to fall in love with many unique native Andean plants. One plant in particular, violeta de campo (Gaiadendron punctatum), has captured my attention for its beauty, scent, and rich history of traditional use. This time of year, violeta de campo is in full bloom, perfuming…
Cherished for its calming, adaptogenic properties, tulsi is a beloved ally in herbal traditions around the world. But despite its bold aroma and unique flavor, tulsi under appreciated as a culinary herb. Fresh tulsi tastes slightly sweet and peppery, with notes of clove and anise, and it can add depth of flavor to a variety of drinks, condiments, and dishes. Tulsi Chimichurri is one of my favorite ways to showcase…
As July fades into August, we enter the beginning of the harvest season, a time of transition, when the fullness of summer slowly gives way to the first hints of autumn. For centuries, this turning of the seasonal wheel has been honored with rituals of gratitude and celebrations. In the Northern Hemisphere, August 1st marks the halfway point between summer solstice and autumn equinox. This midpoint has long been a time…
While brushing and flossing are key to maintaining good oral health, a well-formulated mouthwash can offer extra support. Rinsing regularly helps reduce plaque, freshen breath, balance pH in the mouth, and soothe tender gums. Conventional mouthwashes are often alcohol-based and contain synthetic colors and flavors that are detrimental to health and the environment. But, making your own non-toxic herbal mouthwash is a simple and beneficial alternative. This recipe uses a…
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly ripe peach. Fragrant, sweet, and impossible to eat without juice running all over your hands and chin, peaches are a love letter from the season. A few summers ago, on an overcast August afternoon, I visited a local orchard with my mom, my daughter, and my oldest son, who was just a baby at the time. The peaches were so beautiful that we picked…
On a hot day, few things are more refreshing than a cold glass of agua fresca. This traditional beverage, whose name literally means “fresh water,” is popular throughout Latin America. Made by blending fruits, herbs, and water, each region has its own variation, and popular ingredients include watermelon, lime, hibiscus, and tamarind. However you make it, sipping agua fresca is a refreshing way to beat the heat. This version combines…
When you’re headed to the pool, beach, or splash pad with a baby or toddler, water baby carriers allow you to keep them close, helping them stay safe and comfortable. A water-safe baby carrier also makes it easy to bring baby in the shower with you, instead of trying to find a minute to sneak away to rinse off without your little one (and then spending the whole time wondering…