Herbal Insights

Recipes & Formulas | Specific Herbs

Jasmine Recipes: Jasmine Flower Ice Cream

Jasmine has been used to flavor many traditional dishes, and more popularly, teas.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: The Basics and Benefits of Jasmine

Jasmine is not a new or trendy herb.
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Skincare and Beauty | Small Business

Rose Petals Make for Pretty Products: Customer Spotlight

We’ve been exploring the uses and benefits of rose petals throughout our Herbal Insights Deep Dive.
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Skincare and Beauty | Small Business

Time-tested Botanicals are the Future of New Skin & Beauty Products

Herbal skin and beauty products have taken the beauty industry by storm.
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Specific Herbs

Rose Petal Recipes: Soothing Rose Face Mask

What better way to celebrate and practice self-care than with a homemade face mask?
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Recipes & Formulas | Skincare and Beauty

Rose Petal Recipes: Rose Petal Milk Bath Soak

Why take a plain old bath, when with just a few ingredients, you can take your bath from boring to spa-worthy.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: How to Use Rose Petals and Herbal Pairings

Rose, a gentle yet powerful herb, has proved to be so much more than its beauty and rich, floral aroma.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: The Basics and Benefits of Rose Petals

Rose is one of the most well-known and revered herbs throughout history; A cultural symbol for love and beauty and one of the most well-loved flowers.
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Skincare and Beauty | Small Business

Essential Botanicals for the Beauty Industry

Herbs were used as an ancient remedy that can be traced back to the Egyptians and other ancient civilizations.
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Beverage

Elderberry Recipes: Berry Boost Herbal Tea & Elderberry Shrub Mocktail

There are almost endless ways to use elderberries in recipes.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: Elderberry Uses, and Herbal Pairings

Elderberries are a product of the elder tree and are used to flavor various foods and beverages.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: The Basics & Benefits of Elderberry

Elderberry cocktails, wines, teas, and tinctures have definitely seen a rise in popularity over the past decade.
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Beverage | Small Business | Specific Herbs

Teas for Immunity, Sleep, and Relaxation

We’ve seen the rise of low sugar, functional beverages, a growing number of non-alcoholic drinks hit the market, and a new (and renewed) interest in tea—all amplified if not a result of the pandemic.
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Small Business | Specific Herbs

Three Ways Turmeric is Used in Commercial Applications

In the last few Herbal Insights Deep Dives, we have examined turmeric in depth by exploring its taste and benefits.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: How to Use Turmeric & Herbal Pairings

Using turmeric in the kitchen is one of the most traditional ways to bring this herb into your life.
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Specific Herbs

Turmeric Formulas and Recipes

As part of our herbal deep dive, we’d like to provide you with a few creative ways to utilize turmeric.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: The Basics and Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has, arguably, become one of the most popular healing herbs in recent years.
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Beverage | Small Business

Product Roundup: Clean Drinking with Botanical Beverages

Gaining energy, boosting spirits, or sipping something tasty doesn’t have to cost consumers their health.
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Specific Herbs

Herbal Insights Deep Dive: How To’s and Benefits of Hibiscus

You may recognize the hibiscus flower as the beauty that graces Hawaiian shirts, board shorts, or anything tropical and beachy.
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Beverage | Food | Small Business

Trending Botanicals in Food and Beverage

As we enter an age where more and more people are becoming health-conscious, folks are looking beyond just exercise and nutrition and turning to herbs and supplements to enhance their healthy lifestyle.
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Beverage | Food | Small Business

Zero-Proof Spirits Movement Creates Demand for Botanicals

There are certain herbs and spices that are repeat players in zero-proof spirits and beers. They prove to be functional in more ways than just flavor.
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Beverage | Home

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

It’s gifting time! To make it easy for you, we’ve created some gift packages that are simple to put together.
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Food | Small Business

2022 Food and Beverage Trends

Four of the top 10 Whole Foods Market 2022 predictions contain ingredients that we have in stock, most of which are sourced directly from farmers and growers.
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Food | Small Business

Beverages Say Hello to Botanicals

Botanical-flavored beverages are on the rise as consumers are looking for more than just a refreshing drink
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Customer Spotlight | Small Business

Customer Spotlight Plum Deluxe

Plum Deluxe was born out of a blog dedicated to savoring small moments and has grown into a thriving business.
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Beverage

Tea Basics and the Basics of Blending Tea

2021 — March 16th
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Small Business

Top Ten Herbs Consumers Buy Online

Consumers are getting more knowledgeable about the role that herbs can play in addressing these needs.
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Beverage

Herbal Happy Hour

2020 — New Year's Eve

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Beverage | Home

Homemade Holiday Hooch

2020 — New Year's Eve
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Home

Making the Most of Mulling Spices

2020 — Nov 2nd
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Home

Foil Proof Camping Meals

2020 — Oct 14th
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Skincare and Beauty

Herbal Self Care

2020 — May 31st
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Home

Herbal Household Hacks - A Greener Clean (reprise)

2020 — April 18th
2014 — April 8th

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Skincare and Beauty

Aromatherapy: Formula Basics for Essential Oils (reprise)

2020 — March 2nd
2011 — Oct

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Specific Herbs

The Sweet Story of Hibiscus

2020 — Feb 14th
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Beverage

Medieval Concoctions

2019 — New Year's Eve
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Beverage | Food

Making Simple Syrups

2019 — Nov 2nd
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Home

Healthy Hiking Treats

2019 — Sept 28th
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Home

Seasonings from Scratch

2019 — Sept 13th
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Food

Herbal Honeys

2019 — July 22nd
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Specific Herbs

The Story of Carmelite Water

2019 — June 12th
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Specific Herbs

The Joys of Juniper

2019 — May 12th
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Home

Herbal Glycerites 101

2019 — Apr 12th
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Beverage

Coffee - From Goat to Gourmet

2019 — Mar 12th
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Food | Home

Making Herbal Bitters

2019 — Feb 14th
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Home

All That Glitters

2018 — New Year's Eve
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Appreciating Herbal Holidays

2018 — Dec 17th
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Specific Herbs

The Hedgerow Herb European Elder

2018 — Nov 2nd
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Home

Getting The Scents of the Season

2018 — Sept 28th
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Skincare and Beauty

Natural Hair Dyeing

2018 — Aug 16th
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Beverage | Specific Herbs

Moroccan Mint Tea

2018 -— June 26th
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Skincare and Beauty

Tinkering with Tinctures

2018 — May 14th
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Home

A Mother’s Day of Your Own Making

2018 — Apr 25th
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Specific Herbs

Crazy for Catnip

2018 — Mar 5th
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Food | Skincare and Beauty | Specific Herbs

For The Love of Chocolate

2018 — Jan 30th
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Food

Cooking with TEA

2018 — Jan 17th
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Food

Simple One Pot Meals

2017 — Nov 20th
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Food | Home

Preserving the Harvest & Recipes for Canning

2017 – September 21st (update)
2012 – September 21st
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Home

PAWS for Pest Control - Fighting Pests Naturally

2017 — July 31st
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Specific Herbs

Magnificent Mint

2017 — June 26th
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Specific Herbs

Turmeric - The Golden Spice

2017 — May 2nd
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Beverage | Home

Literary Libations

2016 — New Year's Eve
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Food

Pie - A Slice of Life

2016 — Oct 24th
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Skincare and Beauty

Herbal Formulas for Late Summer Skin Care

2016 — Aug 2nd
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Home

Breakfast in Bed

2016 — March 22nd
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Home | Skincare and Beauty

Beat the Heat

2015 — Aug 4th
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Food

DIY Dry Rubs

2015 — June 2nd
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Skincare and Beauty

The Art of Dyeing Naturally

2015 — May 5th
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Skincare and Beauty

DIY Homemade Herbal Soap

2015 — Mar 31st
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Specific Herbs

Cinnamon Sins

2014 — Sept 12th
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Specific Herbs

A Passion for Pepper - A Parsing of Peppercorn

2014 — July 11th
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Food

Six Super Simple Superfoods

2014 — June 12th
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Food | Specific Herbs

Chillin' with the Chili Peppers - A Peppering of Info

2014 — May 7th
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Skincare and Beauty

The Skinny on Scrubs: Exfoliates and Oils

2014 — Mar 11th
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Food

Cozy Comforts - Winter Comfort Foods

2014 — Feb 14th
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Beverage | Specific Herbs

Chai Something Nice

2014 — Jan 22nd
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Food

Crazy for Cookies

2013 — Dec 12th
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Beverage | Food

A Parade of Pumpkin & Some Spice Advice

2013 – Nov 18th
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Home | Skincare and Beauty

Soul Soothing Soup

2013 – Oct 9th
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Food

Make A Summer Salad Splash: Salad Making Tips & Summer Salad Recipes

2013 – Aug 2nd
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Food | Home

The Thrill of The Grill & How to Get Your Spice On Grilling Recipes & Tips

2013 – July 1st
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Home

5 Seasonings for the 5th of May

2013 – April 25th
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Skincare and Beauty

Herbal Spa - DIY Recipes

2013 — Spring
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Home

Giving Thanks

2012 – November 21st
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Home

Herbal Crafts that Make Scents

2012 – October 11th
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Beverage | Food

Select Spices of India

2012 – August 21st
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Specific Herbs

The Lure of Lavender

2012 — June
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Specific Herbs

Apricot Kernel Oil: Uses and Benefits

2011 — Oct
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Home

Spice Trade History

2011 — Nov
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Food

Chia Seed - From Ancient Mayan Staple to Modern Superfood

2009 — July
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Beverage

Caffeine in Tea - A Tale of More or Less?

General Info
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