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Gluten Free Pear, SAGE, and Hazelnut Sweet Bread

We have had an unusually warm November. Many of my plants can still be harvested. Juniper, rue, lavender, marigold, sage, mugwort, motherwort, oregano, mint, nettles, feverfew, horehound and hyssop. Plants that are resinous, unwanted, strong of taste, or high in essential oils that are still hanging on as we approach winter, Many of these herbsContinue reading “Gluten Free Pear, SAGE, and Hazelnut Sweet Bread”

Fruity Tropical Hair Mask (HIBISCUS)

My teenage daughter is always inventing new beauty products. Lately she has been fomulating her own eye shadow from natural ingredients. Her favorite thing to make as part of her regular skin care routine is a face mask made with rice water. It leaves her already flawless skin silky smooth and soft as a flowerContinue reading “Fruity Tropical Hair Mask (HIBISCUS)”

Herbal Furikake Seasoning (DANDELION)

What is furikake– a Japanese condiment made with tiny bits of dried ingredients like wasabi, nori ,egg, bonito/fish flakes, sesame seeds, and shiso leaves. . It is typically served on bland things like rice, noodles, vegetables, or fish. I like it served on popcorn or onigiri (a Japanese style rice “sandwich”) It is not theContinue reading “Herbal Furikake Seasoning (DANDELION)”

Healing Band (Feverfew)

I have two girls in puberty at the moment. My youngest has started to have migraines. They are terrible, starting out of the blue with blurred vision, light sensitivity, a pounding headache, tears, and the need to lie down in a dark bed room for hours. In the late morning, as a preventative, I haveContinue reading “Healing Band (Feverfew)”

House Cleansing and Blessing Solution (Angelica)

The weather is starting to change and in the evenings I often feel chilled. I still have a few fresh herbs in the garden. This self care practice is perfect for moving stagnant energy, purifying living spaces and clearing the energy of the “old year”. In many cultures washing floors is more than removing dirt.Continue reading “House Cleansing and Blessing Solution (Angelica)”