I’m not ashamed to admit that when I buy a bunch of bananas, it is most certainly not with the intention of eating them straight away. It is to watch them slowly turn unsightly on my kitchen counter until they reach that deeply questionable stage of overripe perfection and are ready to be turned into one of man’s greatest creations: banana bread. The only peel I tend to slip on with this otherwise foolproof system is that I usually end up with one or two extra bananas that my go-to banana bread recipe doesn’t call for.This is where banana bread granola comes in, which has quickly become another go-to recipe that lets me utilize each and every banana from the bunch.

If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I love a cold, refreshing beverage. In fact, I am sipping on a tall glass oficed teaas I write this very blog! There’s something about having a sweet, citrusy, bubbly, floral, or fruity drink in my hand that can melt away a bad day in no time. The only problem with this refreshment obsession of mine is that those $6 bottles of kombucha and $4 cans of prebiotic sodas tend to add up pretty quickly, especially when I require one in hand at all times on these hot summer days. While my bank account may not appreciate my beverage habit, my taste buds certainly do, so rather than give up my daily afternoon refreshment, I’ve opened myself up to a whole new world of fun and affordable ways to keep my glass full: homemade tea refreshers.

Growing up, the last day of school always meant one thing: snow cones. While the excitement of being released from the confines of public school for summer break was great and all, the real thrill began when the snow cone machine was dusted off to make its annual appearance. From sour green apple to bright cherry red, and my personal favorite, “blue mystery syrup”, each kid would parade around with their own kaleidoscope of colorful syrups drizzled over a mountain of shaved ice. 

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! 

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!

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!

After months of bundled-up hibernation under gloomy grey skies, the arrival of spring feels like a long-awaited exhale. Although the springtime seasonal shift tends to stir us awake with a returned sense of energy, it often arrives with its own unique kind of overwhelm. Calendars start to fill up, all your friends want to make plans, and suddenly the gentle transition into spring turns into a never-ending to-do list. In the midst of all this regrowth, it’s no wonder many of us find ourselves a bit scatter-brained. That’s where our herbal allies come in!

Unless you’re one of the lucky few who have succeeded in dodging this modern age of social media, you’ve probably seen Dubai chocolate swirling around the web. You know, those giant chocolate bars filled with a crunchy, yet creamy pistachio filling that have taken over our screens and just about every other gas station checkout counter? Yep, that’d be the one. After succumbing to peer pressure, I finally tried this very chocolate bar in question, and—after setting me back a whopping $18—I had to admit that it was pretty darn delicious.

I’ve always had a soft spot for recipes that feel a little extra without actually being complicated. Just like any good relationship, there’s something comforting about knowing you can create something special without overthinking every step or ingredient. This very sentiment is what inspired Every Rose Has Its Hawthorn—a Valentine’s Day mocktail crafted to encapsulate love in all its layered, often messy, yet simplistic nature at heart.

I recently purchased a kitchen scale, and it has completely changed the game when it comes to testing and developing recipes. My newest culinary gadget has been such a gamechanger that I am quickly forgetting the many years I spent guesstimating measurements and eyeballing ingredients. This has been especially true for simple yet finicky recipes, such as bread dough,