Complete Guide to Making Vanilla Extract
In this post we are going to talk about how to make vanilla extract.
I will be going over the different alcohol types you can use including an alcohol free version, different grades of vanilla beans, what each type has to offer & which one is the best for making vanilla extract.
Cooling Salve for Congestion
In this post we are making a cooling salve you can use for congestion.
This formulation is easily customizable depending on which essential oils you choose to add & I will be giving some suggestions as well!
Homemade Brown Sugar
In this post we are stocking the pantry but this time we’re making brown sugar.
We’re going to talk about what brown sugar is & then you will see how easy it is to make it!
Homemade Butter from Heavy Cream
In this post we are making homemade butter from heavy whipping cream!
Homemade Bouillon Powder
In this post we are going to be making homemade bouillon powder.
It can be used in place of store bought vegetable or chicken bouillon!
Lacto-Fermented Herb Paste Recipe
In this post we are learning how to ferment herbs as a way of preservation!
You can use any fresh herb you have, whether you grew them in your garden or bought them at the grocery store.
Pumpkin Sourdough Recipe with Optional Inclusion
In this post we are making pumpkin sourdough bread just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving.
Enjoy it as it or with my favorite cranberry & spice inclusions!
Beginners Guide to Baking Sourdough Bread
In this post we are walking through the steps on baking your first loaf of sourdough bread.
Even if you’re already a seasoned baker you may still learn something new!!
Rehydrating a Dehydrated San Francisco Sourdough Starter
In this post we are going to be walking through the process of rehydrating a San Francisco Sourdough starter that was purchased online
Come learn about what makes this bread extra special & super tasty!
Homemade Apple Pectin Stock
In today’s video we are going to be making pectin stock out of apples, specifically crap apples, but you could use any unripe green apple!
Lacto-Fermentation: Onion Recipe
In this post we will be making lacto-fermented onions.
They are a delicious way to add probiotics to your favorite meal
Hydrating Stick Balm Formulation
Let’s make a stick balm to help combat dry, cracked or damaged skin!
It can be used on surface wounds, scrapes & scratches & with one simple change in ingredients it can also be used as a paw balm for your furry family members.
Natural Deodorant Formulation
In this post we'll be making an all natural herbal deodorant with just 8 indigents that is completely baking soda free!
How To Read & Write An Herbal Formulation
In this post we’re going to go over how to read an herbal formulation & then I’ll share some tips on how to write your own!
Plant Feature: Lavandula Angustifolia with Cooling Cocoa Lavender Face Cream Formulation
In this post we are going to be talking about all things Lavender.
Once we learn about the amazing properties of this herbal ally I will be sharing a formulation for a cooling, lavender cocoa butter face cream.
Glycerite Compound for a Happy Digestive System
In this post I walk you through how to make a cold or hot glycerite compound. The main difference is the hot compound is done in under 4 hours & the cold process takes 4-6 weeks.
The recipe shared is for a digestive system support, but you can totally customize this formulation to meet your needs, just follow the same directions!
Garlic Oxymel: An Immune System Support
Today we’re making a garlic oxymel to help support our immune system as well as combat inflammation.
Come learn about this medicine with its roots in ancient Greece!
A Beginners Guide to Herbal Actions
In this post we are going to go over something called Herbal Actions.
Perhaps you’re already familiar with what this truly means or maybe this is new information.
Regardless of what plant knowledge you already have I hope you find this as interesting as I do!
Plant Feature: Hops, Humulus lupulus, with recipe
Today we’re going to be doing a deep dive exploration on the Hops plant.
By the end of this post you may have a new herbal ally to reach for.
Guide to Freezing Milk Kefir Grains
Let’s talk about what to do when your wanting to take a break from culturing kefir & I'm going to be sharing my preferred long term storage method.