How to Use Argan Oil + DIY Serum Recipe for Vibrant Hair

I like to spend as much time as possible outdoors, adventuring and enjoying all the beautiful places throughout the Pacific Northwest. However, I have found that exposure to the elements and ‘roughing it’ can take a toll on skin and hair over time. With that in mind, I did some research and ‘discovered’ the wonderful world of argan oil. Incorporating organic argan oil into my skin care routine was an easy way for me to nourish my skin and hair while ensuring that I was using a product that was good for me and good for the planet.  

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Posted by Hannah

Grilled Southwest Veggie Wraps with Spicy Adobo Seasoning

Every late summer, I go down to a friend’s farm in Southern Oregon to help harvest and preserve the hot peppers they grow there. We smoke the jalapenos in a homemade smoker, then preserve them in jars in an AMAZING adobo sauce that we prepare from scratch. The result is a flavor profile that can transport you to a summer night barbeque even in the dead of winter: rich, hot, and smoky with hints of balancing sweetness.

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Posted by Shelley

Gruit: An Adventure in Herbal Homebrewing

People who have never homebrewed always ask me why I bother, citing the plethora of amazing craft beer choices available today. While there are a lot of great independent breweries making beers that I adore, nothing beats savoring a glass beer I brewed myself. Plus, homebrewing my own beer ensures I’ll always have access to my favorite styles brewed just the way I like them. Some of my favorite herbal additions include grains of paradise or smoked peppercorns in rustic saison, a big floral pop of chamomile in a Belgian witbier, or adding a kick to a rich stout with bird’s eye chilies and cacao nibs.

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Posted by Kiley

Herb-Infused Summer Cocktails and Mocktails


My partner and I find great joy in sharpening our novice mixology skills in our kitchen overlooking the Douglas fir-covered hills of Eugene, Oregon. Having daily access to thousands of herbal delights at Mountain Rose Herbs has really upped our homemade cocktail game!

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Posted by Raychel

Matcha Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate & Vanilla Glaze

Matcha is an alluring powdered green tea with deep historical roots in Japanese tea ceremonies. Like all true teas, matcha is produced from the tender young leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The way in which the leaves are grown and processed is what sets matcha apart from other green teas. All matcha is shade-grown, hand-harvested, and quickly steamed. After steaming, the stems and veins are removed from each leaf, and the leaves are then left to dry flat before being stone-ground into a fine powder. Whether whisked hot in the traditional preparation, or combined with milk and honey poured over ice, matcha offers a truly remarkable flavor experience!

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Posted by Kiley

Vegan Coconut Macaroons


Ever since my husband became vegan, I’ve been re-crafting my mother’s recipes, including her scrumptious
organic coconut macaroons. My family doesn’t actually have much of a sweet tooth, so when I remove the dairy from recipes, I like to cut down on sugar as well. These egg-free and dairy-free cookies are made with unsweetened, finely-milled organic coconut flakes. In my experience as a macaroon maker, I’ve found that smaller coconut flakes help minimize the amount of flour needed and maximize the amount of delicious coconut flavor. They’re perfect for any occasion! 

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Posted by Carol

Elder Flower Simple Syrup and Cocktail Recipes


Recently, Mountain Rose Herbs visited Devon Young of the Nitty Gritty Life homesteading blog on her beautiful property in Amity, Oregon. Nestled between the rolling green hills of wine country, her charming old-fashioned farmhouse bustles with eight children, a host of farm animals, and some friendly furry pets. Devon truly homesteads (“doing things the hard way”), which means she practices subsistence agriculture as much as possible.

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Posted by Nicole

Vanilla Cardamom Lip Balm

Easy to make and a great self-care tool to always have on hand, lip balm is one of my favorite DIY projects to make at home. With endless options for scents and butters, they can be fully customized and take only 10 minutes from start to final pour to make. Plus, you end up with a beautiful finished product without a long list of chemicals (like what you might find in some big brand lip balms).

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Posted by Nicole

Curry Roasted Cauliflower



The moment I fell in love with cooking was when I discovered the power of organic spices. I grew up in a house where vegetables were almost always steamed with a bit of salt, pepper, and butter. That being the case, I was not a veggie fan. Of course as I grew older, I learned that I’d have to find a way to enjoy what I knew to be an uninspiring source of nutrients.

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Posted by Sara

Make Your Own Harissa Chili Paste

Chili-based condiments have a nuanced world of their own. Often shelved away in the bottoms of pantries and pushed to the ends of recipe books, there are more variations of these spicy delights than one could imagine. Harissa paste is one such delicacy. Like many of the spice blends I’m familiar with, this harissa recipe uses cumin and coriander, but it shines with flagrant uniqueness because of its citrusy tang, hint of caraway, and unbeatable chili flavor.

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Posted by Ek Ongkar

How to Make Marbled Tea Eggs

I recently discovered something incredible: marbled tea eggs. I absolutely adore eggs, but transforming them into marbled tea eggs takes them to a completely different level. Tea eggs are a traditional food throughout China, commonly sold by street vendors. There are many variations since each family makes their tea egg recipe a little bit differently, but they all contain black tea, soy sauce, and spices.

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Posted by Irene

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How to Use Argan Oil + DIY Serum Recipe for Vibrant Hair

Add organic argan oil to your daily hair care regime for a non-greasy serum that hydrates and moisturizes—it’s good for you and good for the planet.
WRITTEN BY Hannah

June 13, 2018

Grilled Southwest Veggie Wraps with Spicy Adobo Seasoning

Bring the heat to your next fiesta with these Southwest-inspired grilled summer squash wraps, and learn how to blend your own adobo seasoning. This complex adobo spice blend makes for vegetarian grilling so smoky and flavorful, you’ll be fighting off grill chefs from miles around!
WRITTEN BY Shelley

June 8, 2018

Gruit: An Adventure in Herbal Homebrewing

Brewing gruit is a fun way to add complexity to a batch of homebrew without adding lots of hops. Organic mugwort, yarrow, herbal coffee, & chaga meld to create a rich, earthy beer.
WRITTEN BY Kiley

June 6, 2018

Herb-Infused Summer Cocktails and Mocktails

Looking for some unique and seasonal summer beverage ideas? Our Smoky Elderberry Margarita and Ginger Palmer mocktail recipes use flavorful goodies like ginseng & smoked salt to help you "win" your next cookout!
WRITTEN BY Raychel

May 30, 2018

Matcha Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate & Vanilla Glaze

Discover how a little bit of matcha green tea powder, white chocolate, and vanilla bean can make your next buttery batch of shortbread cookies truly unforgettable.
WRITTEN BY Kiley

May 24, 2018

Vegan Coconut Macaroons

These vegan, gluten-free coconut macaroons are the perfect quick fix fix for those sweet cravings! No need to buy cookies at the store.
WRITTEN BY Carol

May 21, 2018

Elder Flower Simple Syrup and Cocktail Recipes

Take a peek into the homesteading life of the Nitty Gritty Mama, and learn how she transforms fresh elder flowers into a tasty simple syrup for a light, delicious spring cocktail recipe!
WRITTEN BY Nicole

May 15, 2018

Vanilla Cardamom Lip Balm

Looking for the perfect homemade lip balm recipe? Check out our vanilla cardamom lip balm formula featuring a sweet yet warmly fragrant essential oil blend.
WRITTEN BY Nicole

April 23, 2018

Curry Roasted Cauliflower

Looking to add some flavor to your veggies? When ghee and our certified organic curry powder get tossed with cauliflower, you get a side dish that will liven up any meal.
WRITTEN BY Sara

March 28, 2018

Make Your Own Harissa Chili Paste

Learn about the increasingly popular (and peppery) harissa paste and how to make it in your kitchen with this easy recipe!
WRITTEN BY Ek Ongkar

March 21, 2018

How to Make Marbled Tea Eggs

Marbled tea eggs are visually stunning! They make a beautiful snack or add an addictive savory flavor to salads and soups.
WRITTEN BY Irene

March 13, 2018