infusion

Herbal Uses for Chamomile

When I was a teenager, I was plagued by insomnia and migraines. I was in so much pain that I couldn't communicate effectively. My grades...

Rose and Peony Flower Infused Honey

Today is a perfect May day. I woke up and made coffee, opened the front door, and walked onto the front porch only to be...

Herbal Hot Toddy [with Mint-Infused Bourbon]

A traditional Hot Toddy only takes a few ingredients: whiskey, honey, water, and lemon. It is simple, but it's good to have a simple recipe...

Cherry Cordial: Dark, Sweet, and Delicious!

When cherries went on sale this year, I grabbed as many as possible and set to work on making all sorts of goodies! Eric and...

Wild Drinks and Cocktails by Emily Han [Review & Giveaway!]

Emily Han making delicious drinks for "Wild Drinks and Cocktails" (image credit Laure Joliet)   My regular readers already know that...

How to make Ginger Tea

There are a few teas that I make as often as I make Ginger Tea.  From the moment I put the cup to my lips...

Herbs to Prevent and Treat Urinary Tract Infections

Ouch. Uh-oh. I know that small, pinching burning pain. I've felt that before. If you've ever had to live with urinary tract infections, that small...

Recipe Box: Spicy Citrus Salt Blend

  I just hate to waste leftovers in the kitchen, don't you? My mind is often busy with trying to figure out how to repurpose the...

Spicy Cocoa-Infused Honey Recipe

Infused honey can be a truly delicious treat! My long-time readers know that I used to vend herb-infused honeys both online and at local markets....

Three Recipes: Blackberry Bitters, Blackberry Cordial & Blackberry Simple Syrup

Summer days in these mountains mean many wonderful things - fireflies blinking in the dusk, sweet little songbirds chirping, frogs croaking, and one of my...

Drying Strawberry Tops

I admit it: I'm lazy. A lazy cook, a lazy gardener...I like to set things up and let them do their own thing with minimal input...

Dandelion Flower Infusion and Syrup

There are only a few dandelions in my yard this year, which is the opposite of a problem as far as most people are concerned! NOT...

Recipe Box: Herbal Cough Syrup (Infusion)

It has been a doozy of a winter. It isn't just colder than usual, but it is also very wet and wildly fluctuating temperatures. This...

Recipe Box: Spiced Cranberry Cordial

Ok, frugal booze hounds, here's a tip from the Pixie: watch out for cranberries on sale at your grocery store between December and January -...

Let’s Talk About: Catnip Herbal Remedies

Oh, sweet Catnip! My yard has a very happy spot in it during the warm months - right next to a sun-warmed rock wall lives a...