• Recipes

    Lavender & Peppercorn Crackers

    November 12, 2024 - By 

    These crackers are easy to make and come together with a few simple ingredients. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with cheese or dip. They also make an unique addition to charcuterie boards.

  • Body Care

    Uplifting Bath Salt Blend

    October 8, 2024 - By 

    These herbal bath salts combine all-natural ingredients that help to uplift the spirits, soothe skin, and relieve muscle tension. They feature oatstraw (Avena sativa) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), two plant allies that are cherished for their calming effects.

  • Recipes

    Turmeric Sourdough Crackers

    September 9, 2024 - By 

    These cheery sourdough crackers are a delicious way to incorporate more health boosting turmeric into your diet. They pair perfectly with sliced cheese, liver pâté, and hummus or can be enjoyed on their own.

  • Recipes

    Colada de Avena con Mora (Blackberry Oat Drink)

    August 20, 2024 - By 

    Colada de avena is a oat and fruit drink that is popular in Ecuador. You might also hear this beverage called refresco de avena, or quaker (after the popular brand of oats). It can be made with different fruits, but naranjilla, a delicious tart fruit, is one of the most common.

  • Recipes

    Pinwheel “Snail” Cookies

    August 14, 2024 - By 

    Looking for an adorable cookie to bring to a potluck or serve at a spring or summer party? These herb infused “snail” cookies are just the thing! Made with vibrant blue butterfly pea flower powder, these cute cookies are a spin on the classic pinwheel. Ingredients: Directions: Add the panela, butter, and eggs to a bowl and mix together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.…

  • Crafts

    DIY Kids Foraging Pouch

    July 17, 2024 - By 

    Kids love to pick up rocks, seeds, leaves, flowers and other cool nature finds while out hiking. But, since most their clothing often lacks real pocket space (especially girl’s clothes!) they quickly begin to try to hand things off to mom and dad to hold for the rest of the hike. Sew your little forager a pouch of their own so they have a convenient place to stash their treasures…

  • Recipes

    Lacto-Fermented Garlic

    July 9, 2024 - By 

    Lacto-fermenting garlic further enhances the benefits of this powerful herb. Fermentation helps to make the nutrients in the garlic more bio-available. It’s also probiotic-rich.