I was recently asked the question why sometimes fire cider works, and sometimes it doesn’t. It’s a valid question, and one that I enjoy answering as an herbalist. For years,…
recipes
How to Make Homemade Herbal Chapstick
I am not a typical chapstick user, but I found out quickly that you can make one batch of chapstick that will literally last you years. Or, if you’re an…
Canning Blueberries and Blueberry Pie Filling
One of my favorite summertime activities is taking the family blueberry picking. We carry our old ice cream buckets or baskets to the blueberry bushes and pick as many as…
Making Sourdough Bread: How to Get Started
Sourdough bread is one of the oldest and most well-loved leavened breads. Making sourdough bread and sourdough bread starter does not require the use of any commercial yeast. Instead, it…
Easy Breakfast Strata Recipe | Casserole with Bread
I am always needing recipes that use a lot of eggs. This easy breakfast strata recipe, also known as a breakfast casserole with bread, is one of the easiest strata…
Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with Oatmeal Topping
Sweet potato casserole is one my my favorite holiday dishes. A few years ago my sister-in-law made sweet potato casserole with oatmeal topping, and it quickly became our favorite version…