Alex Queathem Payne- Guest Author

Alex Queathem Payne is a clinical herbalist and educator. She and her husband co-founded Tending the Wildflowers, a botanical sanctuary offering various herbal programs and classes on-site including an herbal immersion program and a beginner botany and ecology program. The sanctuary is recognized through the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. They grow a myriad of medicinal herbs and native at-risk plants. They also keep bees. Alex attended the three-year program through the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. She is the administrator and an instructor for the school, proceeded through teaching training, and is an instructor at the school. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Foundations Mentorship with Sovereignty Herbs and has a small clinical practice.

Recent Posts

How to Make a Blueberry Lavender Shrub + Mocktail Recipe

If you love including apple cider vinegar in your food and beverages, there are a few fun herbal preparations that you can accessibly make at home. Vinegars are a great way to work with herbs and can be very customizable depending on your own palate and what’s in season. One of my favorite methods of working with herbal vinegars is by making herbal shrubs.

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Strawberry Elderflower Shrub Recipe

Recently as I was scanning the grab n’ go refrigerated beverage aisle at my local supermarket, I was astounded to see how many new companies are providing bubbly concoctions with traditional tangy apple cider vinegar. Not only does the apple cider vinegar offer a refreshing flavor, but it can also support a healthy digestive system. Quality organic, raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains healthy bacteria and enzymes that support the gut microbiome and make for an exceptional menstruum to infuse herbs into.

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Nourishing Herbal Broths

 

I am a firm believer in broths for their gut-supporting, extremely tasty, and nourishing qualities. You can pack so much nutrition in each little sip. Adding a myriad of herbs to our broth base is the perfect vehicle for incorporating wellness into our modern lives.

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Alex Queathem Payne- Guest Author

Alex Queathem Payne is a clinical herbalist and educator. She and her husband co-founded Tending the Wildflowers, a botanical sanctuary offering various herbal programs and classes on-site including an herbal immersion program and a beginner botany and ecology program. The sanctuary is recognized through the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. They grow a myriad of medicinal herbs and native at-risk plants. They also keep bees. Alex attended the three-year program through the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. She is the administrator and an instructor for the school, proceeded through teaching training, and is an instructor at the school. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Foundations Mentorship with Sovereignty Herbs and has a small clinical practice.

Recent Posts

How to Make a Blueberry Lavender Shrub + Mocktail Recipe

Learn how to make an herbal sipping vinegar and mocktail with tasty herbs and fruit!
WRITTEN BY Alex Queathem Payne- Guest Author

September 13, 2024

Strawberry Elderflower Shrub Recipe

This herb-infused sipping vinegar is an enjoyable way to add more wellness support to your diet. Explore fun flavor combinations and learn the core concepts of this preparation so you can create your own blends.
WRITTEN BY Alex Queathem Payne- Guest Author

August 15, 2024

Nourishing Herbal Broths

Homemade herbal broths are easy to make and offer a flavorful way the enhance the flavor and nutritional value of soups, stews, sauces, and more.
WRITTEN BY Alex Queathem Payne- Guest Author

February 7, 2024