The Yin and Yang of Beer – Shoestring Herbalist
My beer needed balance. I like bitter beer but only when I am in the mood. Today was not my day for bitter. All I had in the refrigerator was leftover IPA from the 6 pack I bought for weekend. I figured it would be hot so a heavy dose of hops in my brew […]
Candied Turmeric
After making my first batch of Candied Burdock Root, I got to thinking about what to do with the by-product, the Burdock Root Syrup. After some contemplation, I realized I must candy more roots, both for the candied roots but also for the syrup. Even more importantly, I must find medicinal roots to candy. Turmeric […]
Medicinal Properties and Use of Burdock
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is one of those troublesome weeds that gives more health benefits than most of us generally credit it. Like dandelion, it’s got a long taproot gardeners who seek a purely aesthetically landscape find more than challenging to dislodge. Herbalists for centuries, however, see the beauty in the harvest simply because Burdock offers […]
Medicinal Properties and Use of Turmeric
If you’ve ever tried Indian cooking, chances are high you’ve tried Turmeric root (Curcuma longa). In many curries and Indian dishes, that beautiful yellow color comes from the curcumin of Turmeric’s root, more correctly called rhizome. Turmeric and his cousin Ginger are two of India’s favored spices. As an ingredient in curries, Turmeric aids digestion. […]
Blueberry Crisp Recipe
Blueberry Crisp is a new twist on a childhood favorite: Apple crisp. I combined this with the sweetness profile that I remember from my mother’s peach cobbler. In my area of the Pacific Northwest, peaches are not as sweet and juicy as the ones down south, but the blueberries here will knock your socks off. […]
52.Culinary Herbalism with Leda Hermecz
One of the joys of herbalism is the diverse way we incorporate herbal goodness into our lives. Sage Biscuits may not sound like medicine, but they sure are. Today, we’re talking with Leda Hermecz of 100 Mile Bakery about creative herbal baking and cooking.
Aloe Vera Tummy Soother Smoothie Recipe
Good health begins in the belly. You need nutritious fuel to keep the body’s energy furnace roaring. Sometimes that furnace runs a little hot and burns your food improperly. This is when Aloe Vera comes in handy. Aloe has a great reputation for calming 1st degree burns but it can be taken internally in tasty […]
51.Herb Lab with Classic Cannabis and Herbal 101
We talked about the many ways Cannabis has changed Oregon culture, health, revenue, and other aspects of life since last week’s show, a re-run of Show 8: Dude, It’s legal, first ran in 2014.
50.Marijuana and Cannabis Laws Open the Door to New Exploration of this Powerful Herb
In this re-airing of Show 8: Dude, it’s Legal: Marijuana and Cannabis Laws Open the Door to New Exploration of this Herb, originally shared in 2014, The team explores the legalization of Recreational Marijuana.
The Chicken Friendly Herb Garden
When you’re planting a garden that’s chicken friendly, you’ll want to make sure that the plants you choose can either be a beneficial addition to a chicken’s diet or ward off common pests. Sage aids in a chicken’s overall health, while thyme has antibacterial properties and benefits a chicken’s repository health. Mint, lavender, and rosemary, […]
49.Herb Lab with Body into Balance and Herbal 101
We talked about how we’re working with Holistic Self-care this week, reflected on last week’s show, and shared our experiences with a handful of Maria’s recipes. Plus an Herbal 101 question from a listener.
Tomato Cage Ad Lib – The Shoestring Herbalist
As far as my tomatoes go, my eyes are much bigger than my stomach. I see tomato plants, even straggly looking tomato plants that should have been planted a month ago, and I rescue them and pop them in the ground. The poor darlings! How can I leave them to die? Here is the problem: […]