Cooking from scratch with wholesome and nourishing foods.
Lilac meringues with lemon curd are a delightful springtime treat perfumed with the aroma of the lovely purple blossoms. Perfect for celebrating spring! Sometimes something kind of remarkable results from failure. Such was the case for my lilac meringues with…
Jasmine tea is an exotically scented, sensually delicious, but simple tea to make at home. Save money & “tea” like royalty with this DIY preparation. There are three potential areas of any given store that capture my attention more than…
After reviewing the Herbal Academy’s Craft Herbal Fermentation course, I brewed a batch of delightfully sunny Ginger Coriander Ale. Now I’m sharing this homemade ale recipe with you so you can make your own. Cheers! Fermentation. It is kinda big word. …
Milk thistle is a gently protective, liver loving herb. Added to a warming blend of chai spices & burdock root, it creates a delicious medicinal beverage. Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Energetics: neutral Therapeutic Actions: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cholagogue, demulcent, galactagogue, heptatoprotective,…
Ginger is a spicy, pungent herb that warms and soothes, ideal for motion sickness & nausea. These crystallized ginger candies make sweet medicine. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Energetics: hot; dry (dried herb), neutral (fresh herb) Therapeutic Actions: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiemetic, carminative,…
These anise seed and orange digestive biscuits are a perfect after meal treat to settle the stomach, ease heartburn, and fend off a sweet tooth! Perhaps I have mentioned that the late winter, Pacific Northwest rains are fairly prolific. Plentiful. …
Sometimes a hour spent in the kitchen is just what you need. Whip up a batch of these blueberry sour cream muffins to brighten even the gloomiest of days! I am just going to be frank here, and tell you…
Cacao is good for mood and cardiovascular health, and these damiana and rose infused dark chocolates are made with lovin’ in mind. Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Energetics: slightly warming, dry (cacao nibs/powder), moist (cocoa butter) Therapeutic Actions: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardiovascular, hypotensive,…
This figgy pudding, steeped in tradition, is sure to excite even the Ebenezer Scrooge types with its fruity sweetness & spectacular flaming presentation. Create new Christmas traditions with this figgy pudding recipe. “Oh, bring us some figgy pudding and a…
Frothy, lightly spiced, and delightfully balsamic, this Douglas fir infused eggnog is a forage-y spin on this classic holiday drink! I gave my husband a sample of this Douglas fir infused eggnog. He drank it with the hearty gusto of…
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
