Chestnut babka is a rich and festive take on this Eastern European bread. Perfect for the holidays! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… The “Christmas Song” – a favorite of my mother’s, sung in her soft, pretty soprano voice, always…
The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. – Gertrude Jekyll I always find great peace and purpose digging into the earth. Every newly emerged seedling brings me excitement. I find great joy in a day…
Take a macabre walk through the poison garden in your own backyard. Tour the toxic flora of some of the most common garden plants and wild weeds and explore these toxic herbs’ less virtuous attributes. They say “the poison is…
Fill your cottage garden landscape with these showy annuals that double as herbal medicine. Medicinal and gorgeous, start these cottage garden annuals now to get the most bang for your buck, while treating your mind, body, and soul. The illustrations…
Have you ever eagerly planted seeds, but your results were less than stellar? Nothing came up? New starts died? Young plants were straggly and weak? Don’t dismiss your efforts as having a brown thumb — use these tips for understanding…
This impressive tear and share star bread is stunning and easy to make. Learn how to make shape star bread filled with a savory pesto of winter greens, evergreens, and oranges with tangy sourdough for a festive holiday loaf! I…
From festive evergreens to showy holly and romantic mistletoe, did you know that these popular Christmas plants have medicinal uses too? Use these holiday plants to keep you merry and bright. The holiday season is a botanical wonderland. While herbalists…
Far from the canned pantry staple from a casserole era, this delicious homemade cream of celery soup stands all on its own. The velvety texture and pronounced celery flavor of this low carb and keto friendly soup will have your…
Do you want to enjoy all the season and wildcrafted flavors but are fighting a bulging waistline and stubborn scale? This rose hip and cranberry curd tart in a nutty gluten free tart shell is just the dessert for your…
Enjoy the benefits of fire cider with this health tonic crafted from pungent roots, herbs and fruit combined with vinegar and honey to fortify and protect your immune system. Make a big batch of of this tonic made from easy…
I am an herbalist, farmer, cook, and forager. I get my hands dirty and am not afraid to do things the "hard way". Sharing my Nitty Gritty Life with you! Read More
Devon
