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Cherry trees…not just for cough syrup

Many of you may know about the history of use of cherry bark in cough drops and syrups, and to address symptoms of colds, fevers, and...

Cranberry Sage Mouthwash

You may think of cranberries and sage as fall mealtime ingredients – but they are so much more than that! I love both of these medicinal...

Oatmeal with Goji Berry, Cranberries, Fresh Fruit & Walnuts

A favorite wintertime recipe of mine incorporates goji berries, which have grow beautifully in my Wisconsin gardens (even though I do...

An herbal twist to holiday cranberries

I love cranberries – pretty much any way you want to give them to me, so long as they’re not out of a can! Native to North America, many...

Cooking for Immunity

This has been a popular class topic this Fall, so I wanted to share some information for those of you who haven’t been able to join us...

Everything you need to know about Lavender

Long before it was common knowledge that the plant has antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, calming and anti-depressive properties,...

Everything you need to know about Oregano

Oregano, is one of the most common herbal plants that produces essential oils. Here in Wisconsin area, Oregano is fairly common and...

Everything You Need to Know About Birch Bark

The birch is a tree native to northerly climates. The name is a very antiquated one, plausibly derived from the Sanscrit bhurga, ‘a tree...

Everything You Need to Know About Juniper Berries

Juniper berries pine-like flavor and are often used to spice up various cuisines, including European and Indian recipes. In ancient...

Change Your Life with Adaptogenic Herbs

Adaptogenic herbs are a great way to boost your health. If you haven’t heard of them, you’ll enjoy exploring a whole new world of...