There’s nothing like the aroma of freshly baked bread or spiced cookies filling your home during the holidays. Some recipes are more than just delicious; they carry stories and traditions that connect us to the past. Lussekatter buns and speculoos cookies are two such treats,...
Winter brings so much beauty—snow-covered landscapes, crimson berries, and evenings spent by a warm fire. But it’s also the time of year when we might experience the occasional discomfort of scratchy throats or stuffy noses.
When that happens, a warm cup of herbal tea can be a...
It should come as no surprise that we love to create homemade spice mixes, and the colder months are the perfect time to share our favorite winter spice blend recipes! We’ve already shared our homemade chai mix and mulling spices recipe on our Grow Create Sip Blog, but we...
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...
We’ve long sung the praises of elderberry here on the blog! We love it in syrup for pancakes, in chia pudding, and even in homemade sea moss gummies. Not only are elderberries delicious, but they also boast numerous medicinal and health benefits. One of the better ways of consuming it is in...
There isn’t much better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate on a chilly day. The issue is that most store-bought mixes can be packed with unhealthy additives, artificial flavors, and who knows what else!
Luckily, there are other options! With a little effort, you can create your own...
This time of year, the colds and flu are around more than we would like, and they have us dreaming of warmer summer days when we have bugs and humidity to deal with instead. While many of us have seen those bright, colorful cough drops at the grocery store as part of the cold and flu care...
The most common concern with using herbs for medicine is that people are unsure of which herb to use for which ailment. Folks wonder, how do I know it’s going to work? How do I know it’s safe to use? How do I know which dosage to take?
Questions about the safety and...
I think we can all agree that sleep is important. And I think we can also agree that we all experience at least a few nights here and there where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. And with husbands, littles, and other family members and friends that need us to be on the ball, well, pretty...
Who doesn’t love a refreshing popsicle on a hot day? And while store-bought options may be convenient, they’re often loaded with sugar, artificial ingredients, and other nasties that aren’t exactly the healthiest option, especially for our little ones.
That’s...
Do you have an abundance of herbs in your garden? Or maybe you’re tired of that bottom-of-the-barrel tea dust in the bleached tea bags that taste like medicine.
Well, have I got some good news for you! Did you know that you can blend your own herbs at home — even using...
Mushroom coffee is all the rage right now, and for a good reason. There are so many benefits of mushrooms of many different kinds (I'm not talking about the ones that do strange things to your brain). If you’re looking to switch things up, you’re not alone. Years of prolonged...
