Step by Step Instructions for Cleaning Herbs

If you are new to making your own herbal remedies, or have never tried drying herbs before, the task can seem a bit overwhelming at first. However, with this easy step-by-step method for cleaning herbs, you will be a pro in no time. Step 1: After you have harvested...

Rose Hip Jam or Syrup Recipe

With Valentine’s Day coming up, what better way to surprise your loved one than with a thoughtful, delicious handmade gift? And let’s face it – there is almost no gift better than food, especially when you want to show someone you love them. If jam could...

Benefits of Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is a mineral used to treat a wide variety of health issues, from infections to fevers, stomach issues to lung conditions, colds to burns. It is considered an antiseptic, as it kills bacteria, fungal infections, and viruses, including...

DIY Holiday Potpourri

Having a hard time thinking of quick, unique holiday gifts? Think no more – this easy homemade holiday potpourri recipe is deliciously aromatic, creative, and easy to make last-minute! Potpourri can be made in large batches for many people, is totally customizable for...

Herbal Holiday Cocktail Recipes

There are certain flavors that are associated with the holidays, and that goes for drinks as well: sweet cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla are some of the most common spices that scream holiday cheer. It’s always fun to have a few special drinks at your...

How to Make Vanilla Extract

Now is the time of year when baking really kicks it up a notch, with cookies and cakes and spices around every corner. One of the most common ingredients for holiday cooking is vanilla extract – delicious, warm, and full of holiday cheer. Instead of buying your...