Rosemary Hydrosol
I am grateful to the plants that hold their green through out the winter. Moss. Pine. Rosemary. Uplifting us as we wander beneath grey skies. Reminding us that life and growth continues. That vibrant colors will return.
Herb Butters
Herbs are growing abundantly in the garden, so it is the perfect time to enjoy herb butters, as they are super tasty and easy to make.
Fire Cider
Outside the days are grey and damp, but in the kitchen I just finished straining a batch of my favorite warming winter tonic, Fire Cider.
Seasonal Syrups
After a wet, cold summer, autumn has greeted us with sunshine and clear skies...the leaves are starting to change, and the days have become noticeably shorter. I've been out harvesting beautiful baskets of ripe elderberries, hawthorn, blackberries, and rose hips...
Blossoms
I love sitting down to a colourful plate of food at mealtimes. I find that enjoying a meal that looks vibrant and beautiful nourishes my soul as well as my body. One of my favorite ways to add colour and vibrancy is to create with edible flowers.
Spring Pestos
When you hear the word pesto, what comes to mind? Is it warm summer sun, basil and tomatoes, olive oil and garlic. I used to always think of pesto as being a basil based sauce, but then when I was living in Italy...
Blueberry Basil Smoothie
This morning I noticed a bag of fresh basil on the counter when I went to make my blueberry smoothie, so I popped some in and it was delish! It's so easy to get stuck pairing basil only with tomatoes, but try this and see what you think...
Beautiful Roots Sauce
I love meals that are filled with vibrant colors, so when I discovered this beautiful sauce that turns bright pink from the beets, I was super excited! It's also gluten, dairy, and solanaceae free.
Creative Inspiration
Watching raindrops fall outside the window, beyond the seedlings growing in their clay pots and the fire flickering in the wood stove...
Sweet Potato Smoothies
I love sweet potatoes. And I love smoothies. But I'd never thought to combine the two...until now...and it's a great combo! Especially for this time of year, when we still crave a bit of warmth in our bellies.