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Dandilion Breakfast Salad – Taraxacum officinale

The entire plant is edible, but today, we talk about the leaves. It's April, and dandelion is popping up in the yard. It is one of the first greens to present itself after the cold winter months. It has used most of the starches collected in the roots over the last...

The Love Truffle

February is a tough time of year for many. It's still pretty dark and cold days. But the sun is creeping in a bit more as time goes on. It makes sense to me that our ancestors from all global belief structures would be holding hope and love ceremonies for the Spring...

Sage Throat Spray

Once upon a time, long, long (maybe not that long 2015) ago, a practicing herbalist for over 13 years, had the worst throat pain she had ever had. She knew all the "throat" herbs and had tried every remedy she could from her library of books. 3 nights passed of no...

Butterfly Pea Tea

This tea is mineral-rich, good for your nervous system, builds bones, is heart-healthy, is super yummy, and has a beautiful purple color. Purple is one of my favorite colors. I actively work at bringing wild foods of all colors into my diet. Purple can be one of the...

Aphrodisiacs

Spring is in full swing. All life on earth is starting to feel frisky. Depending on the moon calendar you might follow, On May 7th, our moon entered the sign of Taurus, joining together the indulgent qualities of Venus with the steadfast nature of the Bull.  Taurus,...

Allergy Relief Tincture

The trees are blooming and life is procreating! Lots of life blowing in the air and into our respiratory systems. Allergies are a big topic. If you suffer from "bad" allergies. It's best to work with a practitioner to find out what's going on. Working with diet,...

Hibiscus and Mint Tea for a Spring Party

It's going to be almost 80 degrees in Colorado this weekend. It's time for some cooling summer beverages. In today’s tea blend, I added a handful each of dried red clover blossoms, Oatstraw, and Mallow flowers. Normally I like adding just a bit of fresh lavender but...

Birch Root Beer and a Spring Story

Birch and Ēostre In Celtic culture she was known as Lady Tree and held in high esteem. The bark wears a white periderm. This outer layer reflects light during the day but at night the moon refracts off the bark appearing as a glow. The tree earns the name beith gheal,...

Nettle Infused Irish Soda Bread

It's that time of year for me. I wander through the far corners of my refrigerator searching for all my potions and creations of last summer that aren't used up yet. Spring is in the air and I'm already excited to see my angelica, crocus, yarrow, and chickweed making...

Dandelion Vinegar

Spring is just starting to pop up in Northern Colorado! Each morning I wake up to a bird family who has been visiting our birdhouse I the backyard for over 4 years. I live in a moderate climate (zone 3/4), which means that spring starts slowly. That’s okay, I treasure...

Yellow Dock Syrup

Native to eastern Europe and western Asia, yellow dock or curly dock, a perennial broad-leaf plant, has naturalized throughout North America. It is considered a noxious weed in some overgrazed agricultural areas where cattle and sheep graze because its leaves contain...

Restorative Lung Mullein Infusion

These 4 plants are all Weeds that may be growing in your garden! Mullein Leaf Whether you are considering mullein’s stature, its important role in the greater ecosystem, or its gifts of medicine, it’s hard not to be impressed with this beautiful plant. Herbalists use...