Fortunately, natural food dyes can be substituted to make food colorful, without the harmful effects. Butterfly pea flowers give vibrant color to this cream cheese frosting. They are rich in anthocyanins, which give them a vibrant blue color. These compounds also have numerous health benefits and can help to boost brain function and memory.
One of my favorite ways to work with herbs is to incorporate them into my food, and I especially love adding them to condiments and seasonings. This herb infused salt combines brightly colored, health boosting butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower with salt for a seasoning that is both beautiful and beneficial to overall vitality.
This Coffee Scalp Scrub is made with a few simple ingredients you may already have on hand. The grounds left over from your morning cup of coffee are a wonderful exfoliant. They improve circulation and slough away dead skin cells to rejuvenate your scalp. Coffee also has many beneficial properties for the skin, as it is rich in antioxidants and is naturally anti-inflammatory.
Infusing homemade condiments with coffee is a great way to boost their health benefits and add depth of flavor. This simple vinaigrette incorporates coffee for a unique taste that is sure to spruce up any salad. We like to enjoy it on a blend of fresh lettuce and arugula from our gardens.
Whip up this soothing balm to show your lips a little extra love.
Roses make a great addition to various desserts & beverages, like these rose infused cookies. These are easy to whip up and make a perfect last minute Valentine’s Day treat!
If you have high blood pressure or heart issues, your doctor has probably recommended that you eat a diet low in salt. But, reducing how much salt you use can leave food tasting bland and fairly boring, especially if you don’t usually cook this way. Fortunately, adding herbs & spices to your meals can boost flavor and health benefits. This seasoning blend is not only tasty, it combines several herbs that promote…
Let food be thy medicine! Dark chocolate infused with health boosting turmeric tastes divine and supports vitality.
Rompope is a traditional Ecuadorian beverage that is enjoyed during the Christmas season. It combines milk, egg yolks, & warming spices, and is usually spiked with rum or aguardiente (liquor made from sugar cane).
These pine infused snickerdoodles are a festive, foraged spin on the classic cookie. Pine needles impart herbal, citrusy notes that pair wonderfully with spicy, warming cinnamon.