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Colada de Avena con Mora (Blackberry Oat Drink)

Kristine August 20, 2024blackberry, colada, oatsNo Comments

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.

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Pinwheel “Snail” Cookies

Kristine August 14, 2024butterfly pea, cookiesNo Comments

Looking for an adorable cookie to bring to a potluck or serve at a spring…

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DIY Kids Foraging Pouch

Kristine July 17, 2024foraging, kids, pouchNo Comments

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 along the way. This little felt pouch is simple enough for beginner sewers and older children to put together.

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Balancing Basil Facial Toner

Kristine June 18, 2024aloe, basil, facial toner, tea tree, Witch HazelNo Comments

Because of these skin loving properties, basil is a lovely addition to cosmetics. Combined with antimicrobial tea tree, astringent witch hazel extract, and soothing aloe it makes a facial toner that is particularly well suited for balancing oily and acne-prone skin.

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Chayote Coffee Cake

Kristine May 31, 2024Chayote, coffee cakeNo Comments

Chayote (Sicyos edulis) is a type of perennial squash that is cultivated throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is rich in antioxidants and important nutrients. It is also a good source of fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health.

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Red Clover Lotion Bars

Kristine May 7, 2024cacao butter, lavender, lotion bar, red clover, skin careNo Comments

Red clover is rich in many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the skin and has long been used to help boost improve its appearance and overall health. This herb is also helpful for various issues, including eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, and boils. Additionally, research has shown that it accelerates the healing of wounds.

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Nourishing Butterfly Pea Facial Mask

Kristine April 28, 2024butterfly pea, honeyNo Comments

Facial masks are a lovely ritual that help to boost the overall health of skin. This nourishing mask comes together quickly, making it simple to squeeze a little self-care, even if you have a busy schedule. It combines three all-natural ingredients to hydrate, smooth, and rejuvenate your skin.

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Butterfly Pea Cream Cheese Frosting

Kristine April 16, 2024butterfly pea, frosting, Plant Wonder CollectiveNo Comments

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.

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Butterfly Pea Salt

Kristine April 2, 2024butterfly pea, Plant Wonder Collective, saltNo Comments

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.

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Coffee Scalp Scrub

Kristine March 19, 2024coffee, Plant Wonder Collective, rosemary, scrubNo Comments

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.

Colada de Avena con Mora (Blackberry Oat Drink)

Pinwheel “Snail” Cookies

DIY Kids Foraging Pouch

Balancing Basil Facial Toner

Chayote Coffee Cake

Red Clover Lotion Bars

Nourishing Butterfly Pea Facial Mask

Butterfly Pea Cream Cheese Frosting

Butterfly Pea Salt

Coffee Scalp Scrub

Summer Solstice Sun Bread

Herbal Bug Bite Paste

Cacao + Cayenne Dry Rub

Rosemary & Cedarwood Beard Oil