All of us here at Mountain Rose Herbs are excited to connect with you at events this year. We now have an event calendar that can be sorted to show events at each of our stores in Eugene, Seattle, and Palm Springs, as well as community events that we sponsor and support around the country.

Please note that this is an ever-evolving calendar, and we will continue to add more events throughout the year. 

We can't wait to see you out and about! 

Chances are that if you have been grocery shopping within the last 25 years, you have heard about or seen kombucha. In fact, these days it is hard to throw a rock in a food store and not hit a bottle of the oftentimes brightly colored, effervescent, and vaguely mysterious brew. As a fermented beverage, kombucha is rife with naturally occurring probiotics, which are believed to help promote healthy gut flora and aid in digestion. Pair the health benefits with the countless delicious flavors available, and it is easy to make store-bought kombucha a daily habit. While your tummy and taste buds might scream yes to this, your bank account might be slightly less enthusiastic. Fortunately, making your own kombucha is cost-effective and much easier than you might think!

Through the ups and downs of planetary, interpersonal, and intercultural changes, plants have always accompanied, inspired, and nourished us. We are surrounded by plants. We eat, wear, live in, and live by plants. Plants remind us of what’s most important: sun, soil, water, time in nature, friends. The power of slow growth and mycelial interconnection, of building communities and sustaining mutual flourishing.

Certain flavor combinations hold a special place in my heart (and my tastebuds). Many of these flavors include household names such as chocolate and peanut butter, caramel and sea salt, or apples and cinnamon. While all of these dynamic duos are undeniably delicious, my tastebuds have lately become infatuated with a lesser-known flavor combination—citrus and sage. Something truly magical happens when bright, mouth-puckering citrus comes into contact with peppery, earthy sage, and it’s no secret why this is!

There are few things more satisfying than a large glass of cold lemonade on a hot day. One of my core childhood memories is visiting the lemonade stand at the Saturday Market here in Eugene. Fresh lemon juice, water, sweetener, and optional fruit compotes; all shaken up by hand and served ice cold and sweet. At that time in life, the way they mixed these simple ingredients to create something so delicious seemed like an especially magical type of alchemy to me. There were multiple fruit options, but I was always a die-hard strawberry lemonade fan. Even now, I can vividly remember the way the bits of strawberries came slurping up through the straw and the way their fruity sweetness mingled with the tangy flavor of lemon. As an adult, I still love strawberry lemonade, and even though it is hard to improve on perfection, I have also discovered the joy of practicing my own kind of alchemy with it, namely by adding different herbal allies. Herbs are a beautiful way to add both depth of flavor and health benefits to a lemonade recipe. With local strawberries beginning to appear at the farmers market, it felt like the perfect time to kick off some summer lemonade crafting.

Stop me if you have heard this one before. You wake up enervated after not getting good or enough sleep the night before. Even though you rise to greet whatever the day brings, a part of you can’t help but look forward to the moment when your head will hit the pillow at the end of it. The day passes, and at last the moment arrives, you are snuggled into your blankets, the lights are turned off, and all that remains is to close your eyes and await a visit from the Sandman. But suddenly you don’t feel so tired; in fact, your brain is lighting up with thoughts. Maybe you are rehashing the day’s events, remembering that task you forgot to do, agonizing over what you could have done differently, or planning for the week ahead. It is like a nonstop parade of should-haves and could-haves trumpeting through your head at the worst possible time and creating a vicious cycle of unrest.

Have you ever noticed how your body reacts the moment something hits your tongue? Most people can tell you their favorite flavor without thinking twice, sweet, salty, maybe something spicy. But very few have ever stopped to ask, what does my body actually need more of? Even fewer realize that what we crave can sometimes reflect what the body is seeking.

Oxymels, a type of sipping vinegar,  make for a delightful and healthy way to incorporate the benefits of herbs into your daily routine. These tangy concoctions, made from a blend of vinegar, honey, and herbs, can support digestion and promote healthy skin. Whether you’re adding them to mocktails, cocktails, or enjoying them on their own, oxymels offer a unique and versatile addition to your diet. With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to use fresh, seasonal plants like dandelion, nettles, burdock, sage, and oregano to create your own homemade sipping vinegar.

 
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you make finishing salt a part of your culinary repertoire. This artisanal balsamic and basil blend is the ultimate example—a sophisticated, dual-toned addition to top your favorite proteins, salads, or even desserts. The best part? It’s an exercise in effortless gourmet living. It requires no specialized equipment and very little active time, yet the result turns what may have otherwise been a simple meal into something truly memorable.

The intersection of art and nature has always been my biggest draw to herbalism. Throughout history, the roots of herbalism and art have long been intertwined by the rich tradition of botanical illustration and self-expression. Just as no two artists would illustrate a figure drawing in the same way, it’s unlikely you’ll find two herbalists whose home apothecaries display identical herbs—and that right there is the beauty of creativity!

Vegetable achard has always felt like home to me. Growing up in Mauritius, my mom and my aunties would make jars of it that always lined the fridge—bright, bold, and alive with flavor. Each bite carries memories of family meals, laughter, and the simple joy of food that makes you pause and smile. I wanted to bring that same feeling into my cookbook, Vegan Soulicious, so others could experience the nourishing power of these perfectly pickled veggies. This recipe is more than just a condiment—it's a little jar of culture, history, and heart.