Here in London it finally feels like spring – warm weather and (dare I say it) – sunshine! The shops are also overflowing with rhubarb. As I may
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Chili-mustard foot oil for cold feet
I have never been colder in my life than I am now, living in London. It’s funny, considering I grew up in New Hampshire, where the winters are
Winter Warmer Rum + Infused Liqueurs
Ok I realize that tinctures can be scary. The name sounds scary, doesn’t it? Medicinal. Old-fashioned. Sounds like it would be really hard to make (it’s not, but
Homemade sports drink with …vinegar?
Apple Cider Vinegar is one of those vintage ingredients (like cod liver oil, yum.) that crops up again and again in my reading. I’ve never used it much
How to make a lavender bath bomb
Why use boring bubble bath when you can have a fizzy scent explosion in your tub? Bath bombs have become quite popular recently as an alternative to bubble
Queen of Hungary Skin Toner
I’m struggling a bit with my skincare routine, and it’s starting to show in my face. I’m especially missing my concealer to cover the dark circles and spots.
Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup
Hot, summer days. Cool refreshing soup. Soup? You’ve probably had Spanish gazpacho as a chilled soup. But what about a bowl of cool, fuschia delicious-ness? This vintage
Stinging Nettle Pesto
What a difference a year makes. Last year, there is no way I would have picked nettles and eaten them. Not unless they were pre-washed and bagged in
Dandelion Syrup
I’m on a foraging kick! And I haven’t ventured out of my backyard. First it was nettle tea and nettle pesto, and now I’m onto the dandelions. We’re
Spring detox with nettle tea
It’s spring, so it’s detox season. Drugstores are filled with pills and potions you can buy to ‘detox’ your body to get ready for warmer weather. But today