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An Herbal Peanut Butter Cup Recipe That Supports the Nervous System by Herbal Academy
DIY
  ON November 21,2023

An Herbal Peanut Butter Cup Recipe That Supports the Nervous System

We’re deep into that time of the year when fall’s golden glow gives way to winter’s short, dark days. During this transition and into the months ahead, we may find ourselves craving warmth, be it in the form of a heavy, comforting blanket, a warm cup of tea, or sweet treats from our kitchen countertops […]

Cheesecloth Ghosts: A Halloween Craft For the Whole Family by Herbal Academy
DIY / Preparation How-To
  ON October 11,2023

Cheesecloth Ghosts: A Halloween Craft for the Whole Family

Who remembers this spooktacular craft from their own childhood? A fun tradition that we very much want to pass along to all our herbalist friends, Halloween cheesecloth ghosts are cute, easy, and customizable. As an herbalist, you may just have everything you need on hand to create these adorable seasonal crafts. Plus, this gives you […]

A Must Try Fire Cider Recipe Using Unexpected Herbs by Herbal Academy
DIY / Herbal Recipes To Try
  ON September 27,2023

A Must Try Fire Cider Recipe Using Unexpected Herbs

Fire cider, the renowned vinegar-based infusion of pungent plants, is an altogether invigorating concoction with a real spicy history in traditional folk herbalism. In this article, we have a creative spin on the traditional fire cider with a Cranberries and Cardamom Fire Cider recipe we are sharing below! The story of fire cider recipe’s rise […]

DIY / Herbal Recipes To Try
  ON August 24,2023

Matcha-Lemon Balm Homemade Gummies for Back-to-School

Whether you are an educator, a student, or a parent of students, sometimes it’s helpful to have a little herbal support to transition from summer mode into back-to-school season! While we may let our brains go on vacation over the leisurely summer months, the start of August reminds us that fall (and school, for some) […]

DIY / Herbal Recipes To Try
  ON August 04,2023

3 Ways to Use Your Summer Rose Harvest

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’ve got three herbal rose (Rosa spp.) recipes for you! This ever-so-classic flower is a staple in Valentine’s Day bouquets. It’s a gesture of love and serves as a universal symbol of romance for good reason. This is a heart-opening, uplifting, and aphrodisiac herb – and it’s also a […]

beverages / DIY
  ON July 17,2023

How to Make a Rose, Grapefruit, and Ginger Mocktail

The whole second half of summer is ours to celebrate! Let’s make sure that we squeeze the most out of the hot sunny days and enjoy the expansive energy that comes with summer and the season’s extended daylight hours by making an herbal deliciousness like this Rose, Grapefruit, and Ginger Mocktail. The higher sun and […]

DIY / Preparation How-To
  ON June 02,2023

8 Herbal Preparations + a Monarda Oxymel Recipe

The following excerpt outlining eight herbal preparations and a Monarda Oxymel recipe is taken from the book, Our Kindred Home by Alyson Morgan, and is reprinted with permission. Our Kindred Home takes you on a journey through the heart of cyclical, seasonal living. It’s a heartfelt collection of the recipes, rituals, and plants that Alyson’s […]

Herb Talk / Herbal Recipes To Try
  ON May 30,2023

The Herbal Kitchen: Paprika

In this book excerpt from The Herbal Kitchen, author and herbalist Kami McBride highlights an herb common in our kitchen – paprika! – and shares three culinary herbal oil recipes that present this herb as the star of the show and provide an easy and inviting way to season your cooking with this tasty and beneficial spice. Packed full of […]

beverages / DIY
  ON May 16,2023

Antioxidant Herbal Power Punch With a Classic Fruity Flavor

Spring has sprung, and even though we’re not exactly feeling the truth of that up in the northeastern United States, I am hopeful that warmer weather is on the way–so hopeful that I have been preemptively planning and practicing my go-to beverages for summer as if I could will the passing of these cold days […]

DIY
  ON May 12,2023

Floral Bath Tea Sachets for Mother’s Day Gifting

These floral bath tea sachets are a wonderful gift to give on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is truly a celebration of giving life. We have all been through the profound and utterly fascinating event that is human birth. However, a mother is not only the one who delivers, but also the one who cares, nurtures, […]

DIY / Preparation How-To
  ON April 22,2023

DIY Floral Ice Ring for Punch

We look forward to spring and summer garden parties all year, and with the upcoming release of our new Botanical Mixed Drinks Recipe Book, we’re dreaming of all the ways we can serve creative herbal cocktails and mocktails to our guests. In our new book, we share a recipe for Lavender and Citrus Rum Punch […]

beverages / DIY
  ON March 29,2023

How to Make a Cold-Infused Wild Soda

The following excerpt and wild soda recipes are from Pascal Baudar’s book The Wildcrafter Brewer (Chelsea Green Publishing, Feb. 2018) and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. This method is fantastic for making quick sodas out of your favorite hiking place or to study the flavors of whole environments. Unlike most beers, you really […]

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