Balms, salves, and butters. With so many products on today’s market, these terms may seem convoluted and difficult to differentiate.

Calendula tea may be one of the easiest ways to utilize this powerfully medicinal plant known for it’s antioxidant, antiviral, astringent and anti-spasmodic properties. Learning about the health benefits of …

Making your own Kahlua or Coffee Liqueur with a few simple ingredients including vanilla extract or vanilla beans & given the time to age results in a smooth rich Kahlua …

Being a “new kid on the block” can often bring up feelings of uncertainty, self-doubt, & insecurities. These feelings are definitely those that I felt often (& still feel at …

Traditional New England baked beans, aka Boston Baked Beans, is a meal in of itself. This from scratch recipe for baked beans is one that delivers.

Having to recreate an herb bed that was loved & enjoyed for 15 years was bittersweet. Sad to see it go, but enthused to get the creative juices flowing for …

Chemical exposure is inevitable. Chemicals are present in our air, waterways, food, the products we use, and even in our homes & the furniture we sit on. Daily chemical exposures …

Learning how to make your own dandelion oil infusion is easy to do, quick to make. Dandelion oil makes a wonderful addition to any home apothecary!

Carrot seed is virtually impossible to plant evenly spaced due to the minuscule size of the seeds. The process of thinning the carrot seedlings will ensure that the carrots have …