Dukkah Seasoning Recipes & Uses

You know that moment when you try something for the first time and you have a "where-have-you-been-all-my-life" experience? Discovering dukkah (sometimes spelled duqqa, du’ah, or do’a) was one of those culinary moments for me. Since that dukkah eureka moment, I’ve made a point of keeping a container around all the time, in case I need a quick, healthy boost of energy or a punch of amazing sprinkle-on flavor to finish a dish.

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Posted by Heidi

Simple Calendula Salve & Lip Balm Recipe

As English Poet Laureate Alfred Austin said, The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” Here in the beautiful Willamette Valley, our Mediterranean climate can stretch the gardening “season” through most of the year, and many green thumbs take full advantage of this fact! That means spending a lot of time wrist-deep in soil, which can take its toll on hardworking hands.

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Posted by Heidi

Eucalyptus Oil Uses + Deep Breaths Facial Steam Recipe

Eucalyptus essential oil has become a staple in the collections of aromatherapy dabblers and experts alike. Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Eucalyptus globulus tree, this oil is well known for its cleaning properties and ability to support open breathing. With a little practice, this distinctive essence may easily become one of the most versatile oils in your aromatherapy and green living toolkit!

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Posted by Christine

How to Make Flavored Ghee with Italian Herbs

My husband got a job as a short-order breakfast cook when he was in high school. It was in that restaurant that he learned how to make ghee. I didn’t know this about him until one day, as I was making some herbal ghee, he said, “Oh yeah, ghee makes everything taste better!” He then proceeded to tell me the story of why he was such a master at throwing together a great breakfast. He dished out thousands of meals in that restaurant job, and all the egg dishes were cooked in ghee.

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Posted by Kami- Guest Writer

Wildcrafted Dandelion Tea & Cake Recipes

Dandelions tell us that spring is here! Often among the first flowers to emerge, especially in northern climates, dandelions bring important early nectar to honeybees and lift the hearts of all who anticipate longer days and warmer temperatures. The golden orbs fill lawns and meadows and even appear between the cracks in concrete. Dandelion is both tenacious and generous, and is one of our most-needed plant medicines.

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Support Spring Immunity with Traditional Chinese Medicine


In spring, buds burst with potential energy, flowers push up from under the snow, and, according to Chinese medicine, the Wind blows change, energy, and wellness disturbances hither and thither. Spring is associated with the Wood element, in its upward, outward expansion and infinite possibilities.

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Homemade Mama & Baby Massage Oil Recipe

Selecting the best products and ingredients for skincare can be daunting, and baby’s skin is even more delicate and sensitive than our own. The lists of ingredients on baby care products are often a mile-long and contain hard-to-read and unrecognizable ingredient names. Many commercial baby care products even include chemicals that may have harmful side effects. No thanks! Luckily, there are plenty of natural baby care offerings available these days, and many baby basics are easy enough for even a busy parent to make—like this simple massage oil recipe!

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Posted by Irene

Spring Nettle & Garlic Buttermilk Biscuits

It’s nettle harvest time! How humans came to figure out that nettles are a powerhouse of goodness is beyond me. They contain potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and a treasure trove of other vitamins and minerals. But as a kid growing up in the Coast Range of western Oregon, my entire relationship with nettles involved trying not to get stung by those wicked trichomes while romping through the woods. So, kudos to the first brave nettle-harvesting souls, because they figured out (as I now know) that harvesting nettles without getting stung is actually easy, and this puts urtica dioica on my list as a versatile and delicious herb.

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Posted by Heidi

3-Seed Herbal Cordial Recipe for Digestion

 As we move into spring and summer, along come the parties and feasts—and thus your chance to surprise and delight your family and friends with the herbal deliciousness and digestive effectiveness of your homemade cordials. There is nothing that signifies a celebration quite like topping off a meal with a round of your own handcrafted herbal liquor.

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Posted by Kami- Guest Writer

Herbal Oxymel Recipes & Benefits

In 400 B.C.E., in his On Regimen in Acute Diseases, Hippocrates wrote, “You will find the drink, called oxymel, often very useful…for it promotes expectoration and freedom of breathing.” It’s too bad I didn’t have that definition the first time I saw the word “oxymel,” because I came across the term right about the same time that I was reading the Harry Potter series to my daughter. This might explain why an oxymel sounds to me like something one would whip up in potions class.

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Posted by Heidi

Mint Matcha Butter Mochi (with Vegan Version)

I distinctly remember the first time I tried mochi. I was adorned in a kimono that was provided by the kindergarten I attended on the island of Oahu, and we were celebrating Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, a spring festival that takes place every March 3 to celebrate the health and well-being of young girls. The tender, sweet, and gooey-textured mochi cake had me hooked from the very first nibble. Mochi is a traditional rice flour cake consumed year-round in Japan, but often is reserved for special occasions and holidays.

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Posted by Tiana

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Dukkah Seasoning Recipes & Uses

Learn how to combine nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices to make dukkah, a simple Egyptian seasoning that adds depth and texture to both savory and sweet treats.
WRITTEN BY Heidi

May 5, 2020

Simple Calendula Salve & Lip Balm Recipe

Whip up a super easy calendula salve with lavender oil to restore your working hands, rub on your tired muscles, and protect your lips from the elements.
WRITTEN BY Heidi

April 28, 2020

Eucalyptus Oil Uses + Deep Breaths Facial Steam Recipe

Try this simple eucalyptus essential oil blend to inspire awareness and deep breaths! Use as a refreshing facial steam or in your essential oil diffuser.
WRITTEN BY Christine

April 17, 2020

How to Make Flavored Ghee with Italian Herbs

Learn how to create herb-infused ghee to flavor any dish with the help of author and herbalist Kami McBride! Great as a cooking oil or finishing sauce.
WRITTEN BY Kami- Guest Writer

April 14, 2020

Wildcrafted Dandelion Tea & Cake Recipes

Learn how to forage for dandelion flowers and make them into a delicious dandelion maple syrup cake (and brew a healthful root decoction to match!).
WRITTEN BY Emily Han & Rosalee de la Forêt

April 7, 2020

Support Spring Immunity with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bolster your body's defenses with Jade Windscreen, a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula with astragalus to ward off spring's Wind-based health woes.
WRITTEN BY Jiling Lin- Guest Writer

April 6, 2020

Homemade Mama & Baby Massage Oil Recipe

Gentle massage promotes wellness and closeness for new humans and new mothers alike, so try this nourishing herb-infused oil for some hands-on TLC!
WRITTEN BY Irene

April 3, 2020

Spring Nettle & Garlic Buttermilk Biscuits

Enjoy nutritious and delicious stinging nettles in these scrumptious buttermilk garlic biscuits. Use fresh or dried nettles to enjoy year-round!
WRITTEN BY Heidi

April 1, 2020

3-Seed Herbal Cordial Recipe for Digestion

Learn how to make a delicious herbal digestif with fennel, coriander, and celery seeds from The Herbal Kitchen by author and herbalist Kami McBride.
WRITTEN BY Kami- Guest Writer

March 31, 2020

Herbal Oxymel Recipes & Benefits

What are oxymels? Learn about the health benefits of this ancient herbal elixir of vinegar and honey, and get easy recipes for making them at home!
WRITTEN BY Heidi

March 15, 2020

Mint Matcha Butter Mochi (with Vegan Version)

Celebrate spring with this tasty Hawaiian treat combining bright, herby flavors with a buttery, decadent texture. We've included a plant-based version too!
WRITTEN BY Tiana

March 11, 2020