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    Rose Sugar Cookies

    February 14, 2024 - By 

    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!

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    Happy Heart Seasoning Blend

    February 6, 2024 - By 

    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…

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    Rompope: Ecuadorian Eggnog

    December 13, 2023 - By 

    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).

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    Pine Snickerdoodles

    December 12, 2023 - By 

    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.

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    Pine Infused Vinegar

    December 3, 2023 - By 

    Pine needles (Pinus spp.) have a number of health boosting properties, which are imparted into the vinegar. They are rich in vitamin C and are a source of other nutrients, such as potassium and magnesium, and antioxidants. They also have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and expectorant effects.

  • Botanical Anthology - Seasonal Rituals

    Furoshiki: The Art of Sustainable Wrapping

    December 2, 2023 - By 

    Furoshiki, hailing from Japan, is a centuries-old technique of gift wrapping using reusable fabric. It’s like giving two gifts in one – the present inside and the exquisite eco-printed cloth that wraps it. Not only does it look stunning, but it also minimizes waste. This traditional method is gaining recognition worldwide, and for good reason. With Furoshiki, you can wrap gifts of various sizes without relying on disposable wrapping paper.…

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    Beaver Full Moon Tea

    November 27, 2023 - By 

    This is an excerpt from the Winter 2023 edition of Botanical Anthology, written by Anna Reisz. You will find three additional full moon teas by for those happening in December, January and February in this issue. This herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the winter season, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a printed version here.  Celebrating the full moons—marking them with ritual, reverence,…

  • Botanical Anthology - Herbal Remedies

    Lung Support Tincture

    November 24, 2023 - By 

    This is an excerpt from the article “Enchanting Usnea” by Jillian Fenwick featured in the Winter Vol 2 | Issue 7 | 2023 edition of Botanical Anthology. To learn more about foraging, harvesting and using usnea check out our winter edition.  This herbal magazine, featuring remedies and recipes with medicinal plants for budding herbalists, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a printed version here.  An usnea tincture…