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The idea of making an herbal oil can be intimidating. Will it spoil? Do the herbs need to be fresh or dried? How long will it last? Many would-be herbalists...
Long ago, when I lived at a sweet yellow farmhouse on a hill overlooking a river valley, I discovered the value of a thermos. I was never a coffee drinker...
What is an Oxymel?
An oxymel is a sweet-and-tangy-tasting and incredibly easy remedy to create. It’s one of my favorites because I love sweet-and-sour...
If you love herbs and you love honey, these recipes are for you. This delicious, aromatic and even medicinal blend of plants and bee effort is called an...
This recipe is one I’ve used for years, adapted from fellow herbalists including Rosemary Gladstar, and edited and tweaked with the input of students...
If you want to brew herbal teas, using dried herbs will give you the strongest brew and the most intense flavor.
The Easiest Ways to Dry Herbs
These are my...
Fennel is a licorice-tasting herb that provides it stalks, seeds, flowers and fronds for food and medicine. It supports healthy digestion, eases cramping,...
One of my favorite beverages to prepare atop a woodstove is a strong stinging nettle infusion, or herbal tea. It’s really a percolation, since long ago...