For many people on our team, working at Mountain Rose Herbs is a career path fueled by passion and a true love of natural living. In fact, by the end of 2026, we expect that 26% of our staff will have been here for 10 years or more. Working for a company for a decade or more comes with deep institutional knowledge and wisdom that helps Mountain Rose Herbs improve,  while remaining rooted in tradition and experience. Having such a large number of long-term employees also supports the community by improving access to wellness ingredients that are sourced, formulated, crafted, and tested by true experts.

This blog is final recipe of the 6-part series on recipes featuring our new line of organic flavor extracts.

Well, it’s official folks. My 6-part recipe series showcasing Mountain Rose Herbs’ new line of organic flavor extracts is coming to a bittersweet close. Dusting off my flour-drenched apron and reflecting on the recipe rabbit holes I have fallen down since beginning this journey, I’ve found myself filled with gratitude for each and every uniquely delicious experiment we’ve explored together. Starting off simple yet strong, we began with vanilla crème brûlée, then onto notes of sweet and sour with my hazelnut pear tart and lemon poppyseed Bundt cake, followed by the chocolatey wonderland of peppermint mocha and orange chocolate. For our final stop, I wanted to challenge myself and bring us full circle with the last flavor extract on the list: almond extract.

This blog is part of a 6-part series on recipes featuring our new line of organic flavor extracts. Stay tuned for more flavor inspiration coming soon!

Maybe this is just me and my sweet tooth, but the candies I enjoyed as a child have stuck in my brain like hard candy sticks to molars. From distinctly wrapped strawberry bonbons, saltwater taffy from the Oregon coast, to orange-shaped chocolate spheres covered in gold foil, each sugary morsel shaped many of my earliest memories. In particular, the latter takes me back to (literal) sweet moments spent carefully breaking off each chocolate orange slice one by one, and letting the rich, citrusy flavors melt onto my tongue. With this mouthwatering memory in mind, I set out on a mission to recreate this nostalgic treat in my own kitchen.

This blog is part of a 6-part series on recipes featuring our new line of organic flavor extracts. Stay tuned for more flavor inspiration coming soon!

With each added layer of clothing marking the days leading up to winter, there is little my bundled-up self wants to do besides sip on a piping hot beverage. Once my taste buds tire from drinking gallons of spiced apple cider and homemade chai, I tend to gravitate towards the famed and festive beverage synonymous with the holiday season: the one and only, peppermint mocha.

This blog is part of a 6-part series on recipes featuring our new line of organic flavor extracts. Stay tuned for more flavor inspiration coming soon!

Long before I learned how to read, much of my time as a young girl was spent perched in a particularly sunny window, staring wide-eyed at vibrantly illustrated picture books. My fascination with eye-catching imagery quickly evolved from kids’ books to another type of illustrative literature that my mom kept an impressive collection of: cookbooks! Something about flipping through page after page of appealing images woven with thoughtfully crafted recipes has always filled my empty stomach with inspiration, and is what I credit to leading me to be the culinarian I am today.

This blog is part of a 6-part series on recipes featuring our new line of organic flavor extracts. Stay tuned for more flavor inspiration coming soon!

Although I’m a fan of Thanksgiving classics just as much as the next guy, I’ll admit that the same old main course and side dishes can begin to feel (and taste) a bit mundane over the years. For me, this is especially true when it comes to dessert. The usual suspects, pumpkin pie and pecan pie, have always seemed a bit plain, mushy, sickly sweet, or all of the above. Luckily, I was tasked with bringing dessert to Friendsgiving this year, so it was the perfect opportunity to knock their feathers off with a not-so-traditional dessert that is still right at home alongside a crowded table of familiar favorites.

Each year, when I make my holiday gift list, I aim to meet a set of criteria. Offerings that are thoughtful, personal, and useful are amongst the most important to me. I have generally found that homemade gifts are more appreciated than things I can find in mass quantities at any big box store. Small-batch DIY gifts also allow customization, making them personalized for your beloved recipient. It can also help to keep waste out of landfills.

Potlucks are more than shared meals; they are expressions of community, cooperation, and gratitude, bound together by the simple act of cooking for one another. In a culture that often prizes speed and convenience, gathering around a shared table invites us to slow down and remember that nourishment is not only about what we eat but about how we connect. Each dish carries a story, whether it is a family recipe passed down through generations, a spontaneous creation inspired by seasonal herbs, or a heartfelt offering made to share warmth and care with friends and coworkers.

This blog is part of a 6-part series on recipes featuring our recently new line of organic flavor extracts. Stay tuned for more flavor inspiration coming soon!

Beloved and recognized throughout the world, vanilla bean needs no formal introduction. With a unique ability to enhance rather than overshadow pretty much anything it's paired with, it’s no wonder vanilla has been crowned with such a reputation in the flavoring hall of fame. With that being said, even the most famous flavors are subject to their fair share of controversy.

I know that for many folks a drop in temperature marks the start of pumpkin spice season, but for me it signals the beginning of soup season! Although if I am truly honest, it is always soup season in my heart (and in my kitchen). I can enjoy a steamy bowl of ramen, rich French onion soup, or spicy New Mexican green chile stew even in the height of summer. There is just something deeply satisfying to me about a meal that magically transmutes disparate ingredients into one delicious note—and in one pot no less (fewer dishes for the win!).

As someone that is incapable of getting out of bed on time, I’m forever in need of quick, easy, and healthy breakfast options. Without a doubt, granola is a reigning champion in that arena. For a speedy morning meal nothing beats a bowl of granola and yogurt with some fresh fruit! However, even though granola has gained a reputation for being healthy, it can be deceivingly sugary. Over the years, my desire for nutrient dense and low sugar options has led me away from store bought brands and into my kitchen, where I happily discovered that making your own granola is incredibly easy and fun! And to my fellow late risers: let me tell you, when I happen to have a big container of homemade granola on hand during a rushed morning, I swear that I could cry tears of gratitude that my past self was so proactive!