There are more than 300 species of Hibiscus that grow throughout the world, ranging from tropical to temperate regions. These Malvaceae family plants almost all have showy flowers and are appreciated for their ornamental value, as well as a number of culinary and medicinal uses. Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also commonly known as roselle, is a type of hibiscus that produces large, deep red calyces. They are rich in…
Vanillegipfeli, more commonly known as vanillekipferl, is a crescent shaped cookie made with ground almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts and dusted with vanilla sugar. It’s popular in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, & Slovakia and is traditionally made at Christmas-time.
This recipe is an excerpt from the article “Butter Boards” by Brittany Peterson featured in the Winter Vol 1 | Issue 3 | 2022 edition of Botanical Anthology. Our herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the autumn season, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a printed version here. Do you know someone dairy free or would you rather find a healthy afternoon snack for the family? …
Both can be used to enhance the flavor of baked goods, beverages, ice cream, and more. A bottle of vanilla extract or a jar of vanilla sugar would make a lovely gift, as well.
This recipe is an excerpt from the article “Fire Cider” by Katie Jo Muschiana with photos by Kristen Wood featured in the Winter Vol 1 | Issue 3 | 2022 edition of Botanical Anthology. Our herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the autumn season, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a printed version here. We just welcomed Winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. This cold time of…
These days I have a super simple hair care regimen that I’m really happy with. First, I give my hair a light wash (not using much soap) with my friend, Ali’s, gorgeous goat milk soap or one of my own botanical infused soaps. Then I pour a bit of herbal hair vinegar over my scalp and rinse with cool water. This simple method leaves my hair feeling great.
Proper nutrition is essential during pregnancy for the health of both mom and baby. While there is no substitute for a balanced diet, nourishing herbs help to bolster vitamin & mineral intake. Getting adequate nutrients can alleviate a variety of pregnancy woes, as well as more serious complications. It also helps baby to develop optimally, which contributes to better overall health. Additionally, going into the birth and postpartum time well…
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
This recipe is an excerpt from the article “Cinnamon Mini Monograph” by Harmonie O’Loughlin from the All About Cinnamon booklet which was featured as bonus with purchase of the Autumn Vol 1 | Issue 2 | 2022 edition of Botanical Anthology. To dive deeper with cinnamon check out the entire booklet here! Our herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the autumn season, can be purchased as…
Candles made from dried stalks of mullein dipped in tallow or wax, known as witch's candles, were such a common historical use for this plant that it’s reflected in many of the common names for the plant, such as candlewick plant, hag's taper and torches. Mullein has deep, deep roots that die back with the plant after its second year enriching the soil around it.