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2020 — New Year's Eve
Herbal Happy Hour (2012-2020)

2020 — New Year's EveHomemade Holiday Hooch

2020 — Nov 2ndMaking the Most of Mulling Spices

2020 — Oct 14thFoil Proof Camping Meals

2020 — May 31stHerbal Self Care

2020 — April 18th
2014 — April 8th
Herbal Household Hacks - A Greener Clean (reprise)

2020 — March 2nd
2011 — Oct
Aromatherapy: Formula Basics for Essential Oils (reprise)

2020 — Feb 14thThe Sweet Story of Hibiscus

2019 — New Year's EveMedieval Concoctions

2019 — Nov 2ndMaking Simple Syrups

2019 — Sept 28thHealthy Hiking Treats

2019 — Sept 13thSeasonings from Scratch

2019 — July 22ndHerbal Honeys

2019 — June 12thThe Story of Carmelite Water

2019 — May 12thThe Joys of Juniper

2019 — Apr 12thHerbal Glycerites 101

2019 — Mar 12thCoffee - From Goat to Gourmet

2019 — Feb 14thMaking Herbal Bitters

2018 — New Year's EveAll That Glitters

2018 — Dec 17thAppreciating Herbal Holidays

2018 — Nov 2ndThe Hedgerow Herb European Elder

2018 — Sept 28thGetting The Scents of the Season

2018 — Aug 16thNatural Hair Dyeing

2018 -— June 26thMoroccan Mint Tea

2018 — May 14thTinkering with Tinctures

2018 — Apr 25thA Mother’s Day of Your Own Making

2018 — Mar 5thCrazy for Catnip

2018 — Jan 30thFor The Love of Chocolate

2018 — Jan 17thCooking with TEA

2017 — Nov 20thSimple One Pot Meals

2017 – September 21st (update)
2012 – September 21stPreserving the Harvest & Recipes for Canning

2017 — July 31stPAWS for Pest Control - Fighting Pests Naturally

2017 — June 26thMagnificent Mint

2017 — May 2ndTurmeric - The Golden Spice

2016 — New Year's EveLiterary Libations

2016 — Oct 24th Pie - A Slice of Life

2016 — Aug 2ndHerbal Formulas for Late Summer Skin Care

2016 — March 22ndBreakfast in Bed

2015 — Aug 4thBeat the Heat

2015 — June 2ndDIY Dry Rubs

2015 — May 5thThe Art of Dyeing Naturally

2015 — Mar 31stDIY Homemade Herbal Soap

2014 — Sept 28thThe Core of the Matter - Apples and Herbal Add-Ins

2014 — Sept 12thCinnamon Sins

2014 — July 11thA Passion for Pepper - A Parsing of Peppercorn

2014 — June 12thSix Super Simple Superfoods

2014 — May 7thChillin' with the Chili Peppers - A Peppering of Info

2014 — Mar 11thThe Skinny on Scrubs: Exfoliates and Oils

2014 — Feb 14thCozy Comforts - Winter Comfort Foods

2014 — Jan 22ndChai Something Nice

2013 — Dec 12thCrazy for Cookies

2013 – Nov 18thA Parade of Pumpkin & Some Spice Advice

2013 – Oct 9thSoul Soothing Soup

2013 – Aug 2ndMake A Summer Salad Splash: Salad Making Tips & Summer Salad Recipes

2013 – July 1stThe Thrill of The Grill & How to Get Your Spice On Grilling Recipes & Tips

2013 – April 25th5 Seasonings for the 5th of May

2013 — SpringHerbal Spa - DIY Recipes

2012 – November 21stGiving Thanks

2012 – October 11thHerbal Crafts that Make Scents

2012 – August 21stSelect Spices of India

2012 — JuneThe Lure of Lavender

2011 — OctApricot Kernel Oil: Uses and Benefits

2011 — NovSpice Trade History

2009 — JulyChia Seed - From Ancient Mayan Staple to Modern Superfood

2009 — SpringRosemary for Remembrance

General InfoCaffeine in Tea - A Tale of More or Less?

Recipes

recipesHerbal SpaAloe and Mint Muscle Rub Recipe
Calendula and Honey Facial Cleanser
Cayenne Balm
Chamomile Facial Toner
Chocolate Body Care
Coconut Body Butter
Coconut Lemongrass Hand Scrub
Cucumber Mint Body Scrub Recipe
DIY apricot, orange, and basil bath oil
DIY Brown Sugar and Vanilla Body Polish
DIY Calendula and Coconut Body Butter
DIY Chamomile and Elderflower Hand Gel
DIY Clary Sage Anti-Aging Cream Recipe
DIY Coffee and Cream Soap
DIY Color Me Calm Tea Blend
DIY Goddess Perfume Blend
DIY Lavender and Chamomile Soap
DIY Lavender Vanilla Perfume Recipe
DIY lemon verbena bubble bath gel recipe
DIY Lemongrass, Green Tea, and Ginger Soap
DIY Mama Massage & Bath Oil
DIY Miladys Lavender Soap Recipe
DIY Minty Mouthwash Recipe
DIY Orange, Cocoa and Vanilla Body Polish
DIY Rose and Thyme Bath Scrub
DIY Rose, Honey, and Almond Oatmeal Soap
DIY Rose, Sweet Orange and Geranium Bath Salts
DIY Rosemary and Mint Soap
DIY Sandalwood and Rose Skin Salve Recipe
DIY Spiced Stimulating Oil Recipe
DIY Yarrow Facial Toner Recipe
Green Tea and Sage Toner
Herbal Cosmetic Recipes
Honey Facial Mask
Irish Cream Body Polish
Lavender and Coconut Cleanser
Lavender Anti-Aging Facial Serum
Lavender Coffee Facial Scrub
Lavender Foot Scrub
Peppermint Foot Scrub
Rosemary and Mint Shampoo
Spiced Aftershave
Sweet Orange and Chocolate Lip Scrub
Vanilla Mocha Salt Scrub

recipesCulinaryA Parade of Pumpkin: Pickled Pumpkin
A Parade of Pumpkin: Pumpkin Butter
A Parade of Pumpkin: Pumpkin Leather
A Passion for Pepper: Peppercorn Sauce
A Passion for Pepper: Peppercorn Syrup
A Passion for Pepper: Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
A Passion for Pepper: Sichuan Seasoning Shake
Apple Cider and Cinnamon Mini Muffins
Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe
Apple Mint Cooler Recipe
Apple Rosemary Pie Recipe
Avocado Soup (Sopa de Aguacate)
Baked Acorn with Sage and Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe
Baked Eggs
Baked Kale and Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Baked Oatmeal
Berry Pie Recipe
Braised Chicken with Chocolate Mole
Braised Rotkraut (Red Cabbage)
Breakfast Burritos
Brined Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple and Avocado
Butternut Squash and Coconut Curry Recipe
Cantaloupe Ginger Popsicle Recipe
Cardamom Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Chai Something Nice: Chai - A Basic Recipe
Chicken with Bean and Rice
Chili and Pistachio Bark Recipe
Chilled Left-Over Salad Soup Recipe
Chillin with the Chili Peppers: Burmese Chicken Curry
Chillin with the Chili Peppers: Chipotle and Cumin Aioli
Chillin with the Chili Peppers: Easy Paprika Chicken
Chillin with the Chili Peppers: Merluza a la Gallega
Chillin with the Chili Peppers: Spicy White Chili
Citrus and Spice Hot Cocoa Drink Recipe
Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Classic Gazpacho Soup Recipe
Cozy Comforts: Herbed Macaroni and Cheese
Cozy Comforts: Kickin Beef and Bourbon Chili
Cozy Comforts: White Bean and Kale Soup Recipe
Crazy for Cookies: Earl Grey and Orange Cookies
Crazy for Cookies: Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Crazy for Cookies: Pfeffernusse German Spice Cookies
Crazy for Cookies: Snickerdoodle Cookies
DIY Dry Rub Recipes
Earl Grey Cookies Recipe
Easy Mojito Recipe
Elder Flower Liquor
Elder Flower Shortbread
Elderberry and Rosehips Winter Tonic
Elderberry Shrub
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
English Pontack Sauce
Garlic and Rosemary Jelly
Ginger Peach Tea Rub Recipe
Gold Rush Iced Tea Recipe
Green Tea Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
Hearts on Fire Hot Cocoa
Herb and Garlic One-Day Pickles Recipe
Herbal Happy Hour: Mulled Wine
Herbal Happy Hour: Pumpkin Pie Martini
Herbal Happy Hour: Spiced Manhattan
Herbal Happy Hour: Winter Sun Cocktail
Holiday Eggnog
Kale and Pancetta Shallots and Walnuts
Kedgeree
Kitchari
Lavender and Vanilla Syrup
Lavender Brownies
Lavender White Chocolate Recipe
Lavender, Peach & Pink Peppercorn Jam
Lemony Mint Sun Tea
Mango Basil Paletas Recipe
Mexican Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Mexican Flan de Leche
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Mocha Rum Balls
Moroccan Chicken Stew
Mountain Mama Summertime Iced Tea Recipe
Mushroom Scallion Herb Frittata
Pepper Jelly
Pickled Dandelion Roots Recipe
Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipe
Pickled Watermelon Rinds Recipe
Pork Chops with Orange Zest, Red Wine and Juniper
Pork Chops with Red Wine
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spiced Crock-pot Granola
Roasted Squash with Pecans
Rooibos Roasted Red Potato Recipe
Root Vegetable Mash
Rosehip and Cinnamon Jam
Rosemary and Onion Scones
Rosemary Shortbread
Rye Stuffing
Simple Sweet Spicy Juniper Syrup
Six Super Simple Superfoods: Chocolate Chia Pudding
Six Super Simple Superfoods: Flax Focaccia
Six Super Simple Superfoods: Goji, Apple, and Walnut Salad
Six Super Simple Superfoods: Honey Mustard Dressing
Six Super Simple Superfoods: Spirulina Seasoning Blend
Soul Soothing Soups: Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Soul Soothing Soups: Kale Soup with Zucchini
Soul Soothing Soups: Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
Soul Soothing Soups: Tuscan White Bean Soup with Rosemary
Soup au Pistou
Spiced Apple Cider Jelly
Spiced Coffee Blend
Spiced Fig Jam
Spiced Pancakes
Spiced Peach Soup Recipe
Spiced Pear Jam with Rum
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Spicy Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Strawberry Basil Popsicle Recipe
Strawberry Soup Recipe
Sweet Onion and Rosemary Marmalade Recipe
Tea and Coriander Crusted Chicken Recipe
The Core of the Matter: Apple Crumb Muffins
The Core of the Matter: Apple Pie Soup
The Core of the Matter: Autumn Apple Pie
Tomato Basil Conserve Recipe
Traditional Tourtiere Recipe
Turmeric: Berry Citrus Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
Turmeric: Sweet and Creamy Turmeric Latte
Turmeric: Turmeric Tea Mix
Turmeric: Turmeric Tonic
Twice as Nice Pears
Winter Tea Blend
Zesty Zucchini Bread
Summer Salads: Potato Salad with Fennel, Olives, & Capers
Summer Salads: Peach & Basil Salad with Mozzarella
Summer Salads: Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad
Summer Salads: Greek-Style Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Summer Salads: Tomato & Zucchini Ribbon Salad
Garam Masala Rubbed Chicken Recipe
Jamaican Jerk Potato Salad Recipe
Italian Roasted Veggies Recipe
Cajun Grilled Corn Recipe
Argentinian-Style BBQ Sauce Recipe
Herbal Honey Mustard Recipe
A Traditional Irish Recipe: Colcannon
A Traditional Irish Recipe: Creamed Kale
A Traditional Irish Recipe: Irish Soda Bread
A Traditional Irish Recipe: Nettle Soup
Butternut Squash
Herbal Sorbets
Herb Recipes
Herbal Butter
Indian Spices: Chicken Kofta Curry
Indian Spices: Mushroom Pulao
Indian Spices: Saffron Mango Mousee

recipesCulinary - by herb or spiceChive Recipes
Dill Recipes
Ginger Recipes
Bilberry Recipes
Horseradish Recipes
Cinnamon Recipes
Cinnamon Recipes II

recipesAromatic & CraftCountry Roads Potpourri Recipe
Herbal Holiday Potpourri Recipe
Kitchen Spice Blend Potpourri
Tension Tamer Potpourri Recipe
Winter Blues Chaser Potpourri Recipe
Herbal Scents
Holiday Scent Recipes
Mulling Spices

recipesHouseholdAlmond and Lavender Foaming Hand Soap
Citrus Delight Dish Soap
Clear the Air Room Mist Formula
Gentle Gentian Bitters
Get Up and Go Bitters
Herbal Household Hacks: Herbal Wood Polish
Herbal Household Hacks: Lavender Soft Scrubber
Herbal Household Hacks: Lemon Fresh Linen Wash
Herbal Household Hacks: Orange Glow Fabric Softener
Herbal Household Hacks: Rosemary and Mint Dish Liquid
Herbal Household Hacks: Tea Tree and Thyme Counter and Surface Spray
Kitchen and Bath Grout Cleaner
Lavender Dishwasher Powder
Lemony Drain Cleaner
Spring Time Floral Bitters Formula
Herbal Cleaning Formulas
Herbal Cleansers
Natural Herbal Cleaner
Natural Pest Control

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