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Welcome to Pixie's Pocket! I am Amber Shehan, and I am a hobbit-like, tipsy fae creature who resides in Western North Carolina - herbalist, author, educator, brewer of wines and meads, and a lazy gardener.
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Dandelion Flower Infusion and Syrup
Dandelions are wonderful medicine and a delight to drink. Make an infusion from dandelion flowers and give it a try, or turn it into a tasty simple syrup for herby cocktails and desserts.
My Favorite No-Knead Bread
I love baking bread, but I’m often short on time and energy. Luckily, you can make tasty no-knead bread in a dutch oven with a little planning and a minimal amount of work!
Apple Daikon Radish Sauerkraut Recipe
I used to despise sauerkraut, but finally trying a crunchy, home-fermented version changed my palate forever.
Garlic Infused Honey
Everyone knows garlic as the ubiquitous kitchen seasoning that it is, but there are fewer people who realize that they can use this versatile bulb medicinally! One way to combine those two purposes is to make Garlic Infused Honey.
Herbed Dilly Beans [Recipe]
Dilly beans are a great way to preserve green beans. Add these spicy, crunchy beans to cheese boards, minced into a relish, or snacked on right out of the jar!
Lemon Cucumber Brined Pickles Recipe
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you lemon cucumbers, make delicious pickles!
Wild Fermented Dandelion Wine
It is a beautiful spring, but I’m singing the blues. I’m down to my last bottle of dandelion wine from last year, and now I have to make more! It will be months before I can drink more of this delicious nectar.
Linden Leaf Salad: Foraging, Identification, and Use
Every part of the linden tree is edible, and in the early spring, the leaves are especially delicious salad greens.
Wild Greens Pesto
Pesto is a perfect way to preserve the wild greens that grow in your yard and garden. Go beyond basil and forage some goodies to include in your next batch!
Foraging and Creating Violet Herbal Remedies
One of the earliest Spring flowers to appear, violets are a balm for the winter-tired soul! They are edible, abundant, and also useful in many herbal preparations.
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