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  • Recipes

    Pine Barbecue Sauce

    December 3, 2024 - By 

    One of my favorite holiday rituals is the festive feast we have every year. Our family’s traditional Christmas dinner features pork ribs slathered in homemade pine barbecue sauce.

  • Botanical Anthology - Recipes

    Spiced Coffee Sugar

    November 27, 2024 - By 

    Make your coffee do double-duty by working in herbs through sweetening your beverage with spiced coffee sugar. Turmeric works well in synergy with other botanicals such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, and cloves, both medicinally as a combination of warming, stimulating spices, and culinarily with their complementary flavors. Don’t forget to add black pepper, however, as this key ingredient helps to make the turmeric more bioavailable in the body.

  • Botanical Anthology

    Herbal Fire Starters

    November 25, 2024 - By 

    This is an excerpt from the article “The Herbal Winter Hearth” by Julia Linsteadt featured in the Winter Vol 3 | Issue 11 | 2024 edition of Botanical Anthology. Explore the history and traditions associated with the hearth, focusing on the use of herbs to create a cozy and festive atmosphere including the yule log, herbal bundles, and cinnamon simmer pots, check out the entire article in the magazine! Our…

  • Recipes

    Bloody Mary with Peppercorn Infused Whiskey

    November 19, 2024 - By 

    Though an unconventional addition to a Bloody Mary, whiskey adds an excellent depth of flavor to this classic cocktail. Infusing the whiskey with black peppercorns adds spicy, pungent notes that are characteristic of many pre-made Bloody Mary mixes.

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    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.

  • Recipes - Seasonal Rituals

    Guaguas de Pan de Masa Madre

    October 30, 2024 - By 

    An important aspect of Samhain rituals is reflecting on the cycle of life & death and remembering our ancestors. In Ecuador, Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Deceased) is a similar celebration that honors loved ones who have passed on. After living and raising my kids in Ecuador for the past several years, I find that many of our family’s seasonal rituals blend aspects of nature-based celebrations from the…

  • 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.

  • Body Care

    Sumac Apple Facial Mask

    September 17, 2024 - By 

    Rejuvenate, tone, and nourish skin with a fall facial mask. Apples for Cosmetic Use apples and pumpkins can also be an all natural addition to your fall skin care routine. Try using homemade applesauce or puréed cooked pumpkin in DIY skin scrubs or face and hair masks for a simple way to enjoy the topical benefits of these fall favorites. Apples are rich in flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant…

  • Botanical Anthology - Herbal Remedies - Recipes

    Immuni-Tea Popsicles

    September 15, 2024 - By 

    This is an excerpt by Harmonie O’Loughlin from the All About Elderberry booklet featured as the bonus for the Autumn Vol 3 | Issue 10 | 2024 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.  Cold and sweet. Popsicles are a sure way to get littles to take their tea. When…