Sloe berries are one of those wild fruits which every British person can identify, and which no American has ever heard of. “Oh, are you sure they’re not
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Onion Cough Syrup: How to Use Onion for a Cough
Onion Cough Syrup is a simple, traditional remedy you can make in minutes. It’s two ingredients (onions and sugar) and no cooking. Here’s how you make this natural
Hot Cloth Cleanser (or the portable Oil Cleansing Method)
Have you heard about the Oil Cleansing Method? It’s practically an internet cult. The idea is that you wash your face with … wait for it … OIL! Yes,
How to make echinacea tincture
Ooooh a tincture. Stay with me here – don’t freak out and click away. Yes, I know tincture sounds like a scary word. It seems to come
Kitchen remedies: chamomile tea
This is the first post in a series on simple kitchen remedies. No need to run to the pharmacy for every ache and pain. In fact, you can
Vintage Cookies: Snickerdoodles
I know I am supposed to posting more recipes from my big weekend extravaganza of homegrown produce. But I got distracted by cookie baking. This happens a lot to me.
Too much fruit? Soak it in brandy!
As word spreads among my coworkers and friends that I make stuff, I’m increasingly getting gifts of excess produce and specialty food items. I’m not complaining. I’m always up for
Pick a Plantain Leaf to Stop Bug Bites Itching
This is one of my favorite herbalist quick-tips. Learn this one plant and you’ll use it all the time. Well, whenever you’re outside and there are bugs around.
How to make St. John’s Wort Infused Oil
I recently went to a friend’s house in the country for a day of foraging. Ok, the foraging was more of an excuse to spend time in the
Daisy Salve Recipe
If you’re like me, you’re probably into the local food movement. Eating produce that is in season, finding producers who are nearby rather than having your food shipped
