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    Licorice Root Fizz

    September 5, 2024 - By 

    This is an excerpt from the article Root Mocktails by Leah Jorgensen Jean featured in the Autumn Vol 3 | Issue 10 | 2024 edition of Botanical Anthology. To learn more about mocktails and for the accompanying S’mores mocktail recipe using marshmallow root, check out the entire article! Our herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the autumn season, can be purchased as a digital version here and as…

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    Colada de Avena con Mora (Blackberry Oat Drink)

    August 20, 2024 - By 

    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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    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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    Goldenrod Iced Latte

    August 1, 2023 - By 

    The tea can also be utilized for numerous acute issues such as colds, sore throats, urinary tract & bladder infections, and for easing symptoms of seasonal allergies. Goldenrod tea is also quite pleasant tasting, making it a lovely addition to an iced tea latte. Sip this cool drink on a hot, late summer day.

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    Bone Broth Hot Cocoa

    February 21, 2023 - By 

    The Aztecs and Mayans revered cacao as sacred long before 18th century Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus, named the cacao tree Theobroma cacao, which means “food of the gods” in Latin.  In modern times, cacao is well-known as a flavoring in sugary desserts and chocolate candies. However, this herb actually has numerous health benefits when not heavily adulterated by processed sugars and other additives.  Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is rich in minerals and anti-inflammatory flavonoids.…

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    Roasted Roots: An Herbal Coffee Tradition

    September 19, 2022 - By 

    Herbal coffee is a tradition that can be found, with a little digging, in many family histories. It was once common practice to replace or mix ground coffee with the roasted roots of plants like dandelion, chicory, and burdock. Not only did these easily-foraged plants make coffee go further, but they also cut some of the bitterness in the flavor. These roots also provided a nutritious and grounding alternative ingredient…

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    Strawberry Lavender Julep

    June 30, 2018 - By 

    This pretty cocktail was inspired by beautiful Michigan strawberries and some gorgeous lavender that is currently blooming in my mom’s garden and is a tasty twist on the popular mint julep. The fruity, floral flavor makes it the perfect drink for enjoying with friends on a summer evening. It is also a lovely way to preserve fresh strawberries while they are in season. If you like, you can make a…