When autumn finally arrives, much of the work of stocking my herbal apothecary is already underway. Elderflowers were gathered in early summer, mullein leaves were dried before the summer heat faded them, and elderberries have been making their way through the dehydrator as they ripen.

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Just when it seems the garden has finished flowering for the year, bright yellow witch hazel blossoms begin appearing among the autumn landscape. As leaves turn shades of red and gold and many plants prepare for winter dormancy, witch hazel provides one of the last floral displays of the season.

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I am a huge fan of elderberries, and not just because they are a natural plant here in the Pacific Northwest! They have such wonderful medicinal value and are probably the best-tasting medicinal herb — aside from maybe peppermint. These berries can be made into various products, including tea, tinct...

Fall is hands down my favorite time of year. It’s the harvest season after the hard winter, the rush of spring, and the hot summer have all passed. To me, it’s the perfect time of year because it isn’t too hot or too cold, and the nights are not too short yet either. Best of all, it means that Chris...

Mulling spices have long been tied to mulled wine, that traditional wintertime beverage we start to see pop up in the colder months. But… what’s a mama to do if she doesn’t want to drink wine but still wants all of the health benefits of these spices? Use them in countless other ways, of course! 

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Sports drinks, vitamin water and energy drinks are all the rage in the summer time when we are all trying to keep our electrolytes up and stay hydrated. But those drinks are packed full of chemicals, dyes and loaded with sugar and other sweeteners. Today I want to introduce you to a tasty alternativ...

Fall is the perfect time for visiting with friends and family over a tasty cocktail that captures the flavors of the season. And what better way to make your fall cocktails healthier than by incorporating the natural probiotics that are in kombucha?

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The coffee chain, Starbucks, is known for its chai tea latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and Apple Crisp Macchiato, and its pumpkin spice latte. While their fall menu is full of all the favorite spices of the season, it is also packed full of unhealthy fats and sugars but will drain your wallet in ...

There is apple tea, and then there is a cup that actually reminds you of hot apple cider.

When I first created our Apple Cider Fixin tea, that was the difference I was after. I wasn't trying to make another tea with a few pieces of apple tossed into it. I wanted all of those familiar flavors I thou...

Grabbing your favorite Chai tea latte at one of your favorite coffee shops is on the quintessential fall bucket list for sure. Am I right? But, the problem with that is that not only does the wallet not hold up to those coffee shop prices, but many coffee shops use chai concentrate to make their ...