Alicia FrosiniJul 15, 20211 minRose-merry-berry Syrup A favorite for July when the blueberries are ripe and the roses are in bloom! recipe by Brittany Wood Nickerson 4 C water 1C fresh or...
Alicia FrosiniFeb 19, 20211 minCinnamon - a Warming Spice for a Cold SeasonYou might add cinnamon to baked goods, oatmeal, coffee, or tea for flavor, but did you also know about its health benefits? Cinnamon, one...
Alicia FrosiniOct 20, 20201 minSalvia ('To Heal') White Sage - Salvia Apiana (find on our home page under the menu for More) White Sage is a symbol of purity and cleanliness, and is used...
Alicia FrosiniJul 29, 20201 minAdd the Essence of Summer with Herbal OilsWe are in the dog days of summer, and you might be looking for some refreshment, so we are going to share a recipe to make your own...
Alicia FrosiniMay 20, 20201 minNature's Antibiotic - Nasturtium Tropaeolum MajusRich in Vitamin C, antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti microbial, Nasturtiums offer more than just edible flowers! Eat a few fresh...
Alicia FrosiniApr 16, 20201 minApril Recipe CardNettles and Dandelions are abundant this month. Both of these greens contain iron, calcium, potassium, vitamins and a rich assortment of...
Alicia FrosiniJan 31, 20201 minWays to use Green Tea~Use one cup of jasmine green tea when cooking rice (1 tsp jasmine tea/ 8 oz boiling water) ~ Add 1 cup of Gunpowder Green Tea to your...
Alicia FrosiniDec 11, 20191 minRecipe Card: Comfort and Joy Tea BlendIngredients 1 tsp. cacao nibs 2 tsp. peppermint leaf (dried) 1 tsp. lemon balm leaf (dried) 1 tsp. rose petal (dried) 1/4 vanilla bean...
Alicia FrosiniNov 13, 20191 minRecipe Card: Chai Immune Tonic Syrup~ adapted from Sue Kusch recipe~ (This recipe makes 16oz. of tonic syrup) Ingredients 20 green cardamom pods 2tsp. fennel seed 2tsp....
Alicia FrosiniNov 6, 20191 minFour Types of Cinnamon for Autumn or Year-RoundDid you know that there is more than one type of cinnamon to enjoy? Today we will review four types, each with distinctive...
Alicia FrosiniSep 16, 20191 minPepper Picks for Autumn!Pepper Piper nigrum has a distinctive pungent taste and aroma. It is a versatile spice pepping up most any dish and enhancing your...
Alicia FrosiniAug 31, 20191 minAugust 2019 Herb of the Month: MatchaMatcha (camellia siensis) is a tea unlike any other. While still a true camellia sinensis tea, it's grown, processed, brewed and consumed...
Alicia FrosiniAug 12, 20191 minRecipe Card: Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream with GingerGet your "zenergy" on with this no-churn, easy, dairy-free green tea ice cream. It is super creamy with a slight zing from the spicy...
Alicia FrosiniAug 9, 20191 minRecipe Card: Green Tea Sugar Scrub(from Natural Beauty at home by Janice Cox) This is a good skin scrub that will cleanse the skin of surface debris and dead skin cells,...
Alicia FrosiniJul 29, 20191 minJuly 2019 Herb of the Month: Hibiscus! This species of hibiscus is enjoyed as a tea. The organic hibiscus flowers that we carry are from Egypt. The flowers are naturally...
Alicia FrosiniJul 10, 20192 minRecipe Card: Hibiscus MargaritaA hibiscus flower infusion creates a daring new take on the classic margarita that you can enjoy all summer long! This gorgeous garnet...
Alicia FrosiniJun 17, 20191 minFire Up the Flavor with Spice Pairings!Transform your grilled food all summer long with these spice enhancement tips: Poultry allspice, paprika, parsley, sage - Rub seasoning...
Alicia FrosiniJun 10, 20191 minRecipe Card: Cold Brew Iced Tea Cold-brewing is a simple way to make never-bitter iced tea with bright flavors. STEP ONE: Combine tea bags and cold water in a pitcher or...
Alicia FrosiniJun 3, 20191 minJune 2019 Herb of the Month: Stinging Nettles!Nettles is a wild plant found throughout North America, Europe, North Africa and Asia. It is found in moist woodland clearings, along...