There’s not usually a whole lot to forage for at the end of winter, but there is something delicious hiding in many of the trees around us: sap which can be turned into syrup! Learn how to tap trees and make syrup in your backyard! Tapping Trees to Make Syrup Have you ever glanced at…
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Reishi Mushroom Infused Red Wine with Rose Hips and Ashwagandha
Make this reishi mushroom infused red wine for a delicious and relaxing drink! This cordial also contains rose hips and the adaptogen herb ashwagandha. This herbal wine is good for the immune system! Reishi Mushroom, Red Wine & Adaptogens This post is written by Spencre McGowan of the wonderful blog Gingertooth. She will be telling…
Lemon Bars with Honey and Fresh Thyme (gluten free & paleo)
These delicious and extra lemony lemon bars are gluten free and made without refined sugar! They are made with honey and fresh thyme and are the perfect dessert to whip up during citrus season. As an added bonus, these lemon bars with honey and fresh thyme are gluten free and paleo! Herbal Citrus Recipes When…
6 Medicinal Mushrooms for Your Health
Mushrooms are pretty amazing, but did you know that there are some that are highly medicinal? Learn more about six different medicinal mushrooms that have powerful health benefits. They will boost your immune system, mood, and give you energy! Medicinal Mushrooms for Health Are you feeling sluggish? Sniffly? Maybe you’ve decided your weekly health regime…
Rosemary Champagne Cocktail with Blood Orange
I love me a good cocktail, especially if it has herbal components! I’m of the mind if you can add a bit of herbal or foraged medicine to a festive cocktail, why not? Let’s get healthy while we imbibe! Since rosemary is one of my favorite fresh herbs and it is available year round in…
Foraging and Harvesting Chaga Sustainably + Chaga Benefits
Chaga fungus is already highly celebrated in health and wellness circles for, well, just about everything. Among the claims made for chaga’s usefulness are its high concentration of antioxidants, as well as its anti-inflammatory properties. I will examine the benefits of chaga later in this post, but first let’s talk about foraging chaga, how to…
Foraging and Using Birch: Bark, Leaves, & Sap
Birch trees are one of my fall and winter foraging favorites, and they have many edible and medicinal parts! In this post I’ll focus on the different parts of the birch tree you can forage, as well as how to be mindful of the tree’s health and longevity. Read on to learn more about foraging…
Dandelion Root Muffins (paleo & gluten free)
Dandelion root is one of my favorite herbs to use. When dandelion root is roasted and made into a tea, it has a nutty flavor that is very similar to coffee. This got me thinking of how I could use it in baked goods, such as these dandelion root muffins! Dandelion Root Herbal Benefits Dandelion…
Pine Needle Cough Syrup
Pine needles may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of natural herbal medicine, but they actually do have a lot of benefits! This pine needle cough syrup is easy to make and is helpful for calming coughs and soothing sore throats. Medicinal Benefits of Pine Needles What better way…
Foraging for Acorns: Identification, Processing + Acorn Recipes
The sight of acorns on the ground is a sure sign that the fall foraging season has begun! Whether you live in a city or somewhere deep in the countryside, you’ve probably seen squirrels rushing around in the fall with acorns clutched between their teeth. This is because squirrels rely on the nutritious nut to…
