December 2020 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Skin Care for Tweens and Teens

My daughter has beautiful skin. I keep crossing my fingers that it stays that way because she scars terribly. Many of her friends have acne. She does not. It is not her diet, she loves sweets. I attribute it to genetics and the skincare products I had her use when I started noticing those shiftsContinue reading “Skin Care for Tweens and Teens”

Conifer Cookies

I associate cookies and baking with the holidays. This recipe brings to mind the crisp feel, taste, and smell of a winter forrest. Spruce and fir tips are picked in the spring. You must freeze them if you plan to use them at other times of the year. Conifer Cookies 1/2 cup of spruce orContinue reading “Conifer Cookies”

Rustic Crockpot Herb Bread (Fennel)

Homemade bread is a very popular thing to bake right now. I have the ingredients and desire to eat it, but not the time to cook. This is a perfect way to introduce children to the process of making bread. Our family loves this loaf on the side with a big bowl of soup. RusticContinue reading “Rustic Crockpot Herb Bread (Fennel)”

Mushroom and Thyme Pot Pie

Tis the season for family, festivities, and warm filling meals (even if you are following guidelines and staying safe). Think about doing the familiar on a smaller, more intimate, and around the hearth scale. These mini pot pies are perfect for these challenging times when things need to simple, indoors, and for a few specialContinue reading “Mushroom and Thyme Pot Pie”