Recipe Box
Moontime Tea Blend for Painful Periods
The ebb and flow The moon is rising huge and silver in the sky this evening, full and bright. We are pushed and pulled along by...
Recipe Box: Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies with Maple Drizzle
Sometimes you just need a bit of warm, sweet comfort food. These cookies are perfect for when the wind is cold and howling outside your...
Make your own Fire Vinegar (aka Fire Cider)
The weather in western North Carolina can be a tease. We had our first freeze in early October and since then the temperatures have been...
Let’s Talk About: Goldenrod Recipes and Remedies
Goldenrod, Solidago, Golden Dagger! Many people take one look at goldenrod and run in the other direction, sneezing and coughing, but goldenrod is NOT the...
How to Can Tomatoes
July and August are prime tomato time here in Western North Carolina! The farm markets are crowing about the lovely boxes of heirloom tomatoes available for purchase,...
Earl Grey Cordial Recipe
I love hot tea! When I was a child, my Nana would make herself a cup each day in her beautiful gilt-edged china cup with...
Let’s Talk About: The No-Shampoo Method
Every now and then, my sensitive skin gets the better of me, and I can't use scented soaps or store-bought shampoos without breaking out all...
August Wildflower Mead – A Success and Recipe of sorts
Queen Anne's Lace by Modern Scribe Photography In August 2012, I took it upon myself to wander around the yard and...
DIY Damiana Love Potion
I love to make boozy cordials and elixirs! The glittering bottles of colorful alcohol make wonderful gifts and really brighten up a home bar. You...
Cheese-making attempt #1 – Failure into Soup
Do NOT use heavy creamwhen making this cheese. I love cheese, and have long been wanting to make some in my...
Recipe Box: Strawberry Pineapple Wine – 1 Gallon
Strawberry-Pineapple Wine I had an intense craving for fresh fruit and veggies the other day. Since that is one of those food desires that is...
What is an Electuary?
I'm an old fashioned girl. I'm not talking candlelight and roses, although that's nice. I'm talking about food preservation, medicine making, cooking methods, and brewing....
Recipe Box: Farmer’s Bread and Homemade Croutons
As the temperature plummets into fall, I've been finding myself wanting something - anything - hot and fresh out of the oven. I am craving...
Mulled Wine is good medicine
Grumble. Mumble. I have a fever...a mild one, mind you, and I should be in bed. I promise I'll do that in a minute. First I...
Apple Picking & Processing 2011
I live in an incredibly beautiful and bountiful area. Western North Carolina has so much to offer in the way of local, healthy food that...