July 2020 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Learning About Herbs through Crafts, Projects, and Recipes for All Kids

Lavender Lemon Oat Bars and other goodies are a great thing for kids to make. There are endless choices of herbs that can be added to baked goods. Ginger, basil, thyme, calendula, rose, etc. Elderberry Gummies– are one of my kid’s favorite things to make. They can’t decide if they are a treat or toContinue reading “Learning About Herbs through Crafts, Projects, and Recipes for All Kids”

Flower Frittata (Chamomile)

July is the month of flowers in my garden. Overnight everything bursts into bloom. Salads, ice water, and desserts all become the perfect culinary canvas upon which to apply a bit of color. This flower filled and topped meal features several edible varieties. It is best to use fresh blossoms rather than dried. Gluten andContinue reading “Flower Frittata (Chamomile)”

Homemade Bug Spray

My family is fortunate that the only bugs we encounter on a regular basis which bite or sting are mosquitos . My daughter has a pretty strong reaction to any insect venom/protein. This spray actually seems to do the trick as a strategy to protect us on our evening walks. Maybe someday we will getContinue reading “Homemade Bug Spray”

Roasted Chicken with CATNIP, Parsley , and Fruit

Roasted Chicken with Fruit and Herbs Make Marinade 1 TBSP of fresh catnip finely chopped 1 TBSP of fresh Italian parsley leaves finely chopped 1 large garlic clove finely chopped 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 TBSP of honey 1/2 cup of orange juice Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for oneContinue reading “Roasted Chicken with CATNIP, Parsley , and Fruit”

Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms, Lovage and Catnip

Unless I want to resort to pesto or salsa , I think I have exhausted all the possibilities for catnip in food. I think it is just too strange of a flavor to be used/substituted raw like basil or lemon balm. Catnip does work well with roasted meat and vegetables, especially when you combine itContinue reading “Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms, Lovage and Catnip”