Dream Pillow Mix Recipe
Dream Pillows have many different forms. Some are fancy affairs with ribbons and exotic fabric. Some are designed to wrap around your neck after warming in the microwave. Some are simply stuffed rectangles you lay over your eyes. They all are sewn with relaxation in mind. This mix is flexible enough to tie into a […]
Recycled Soap Ball Recipe
Soap Balls are easy to make from either leftover soap bits or those undersized soaps distributed in hotels or in gift baskets. I like a soap that fits comfortably in my palm and won’t slip down the drain. The addition of the essential oil is not only for the lovely scent but to kill any bacteria that may be hiding in reused soaps. I recommend using one of the following antibacterial essential oils:
Herbal Facial Spa Mix Recipe
Facial Spas or herbal steams are an easy way to open pores and leave the skin feeling refreshed. This mix also makes a lovely gift when tied in a pretty package. Try using different colors of rose petals in your mix for the fancy effect. If you are interested in other Herbal Steam/Facial Spa recipes, […]
Deep Cleansing Facial Spa Mix Recipe
Facial Spas or herbal steams are an easy way to open pores and leave the skin feeling refreshed. This mix is specifically formulated for oily skin and skin congestion around the nose and chin. If you’re interested in other Herbal Steam/Facial Spa recipes, see The Practical Herbalist® Remedies section.This is when organic ingredients are truly best. Pesticides reside on the surface of plants which would transfer to the steam, so avoid non-organic herbs all around and especially if you’re immune system is compromised by illness, stress, or allergies. For the procedure for doing an herbal steam, see The Practical Herbalist® Herbal How To section.
Herbal Sinus Steam Recipe
Herbal steams are an easy way to unblock sinuses and open pores. If you’re interested in other Herbal Steam/Facial Spa recipes, see The Practical Herbalist® Remedies section.This is when organic ingredients are truly best. Pesticides reside on the surface of plants which would transfer to the steam, so avoid non-organic herbs all around and especially […]
Herbal Facial Steam Detox Mix Recipe
Herbal steams are an easy way to open pores and leave the skin feeling refreshed. This mix was formulated for people who work or play in toxic atmospheres. This list can include cigarette smokers, mechanics, carpet installers as well as many others. I also find it refreshing after visiting smoggy cities. If you’re interested in […]
Green Tomato Salsa Recipe
Autumn comes to the garden faster than than my poor tomato plants can tolerate. This recipe was the result of frustrated attempts to make a spicy dip with my neglected tomatoes that would never enjoy the blush of ripeness. The cherry or pear tomatoes add a sweet flavor that balances the spark of the pepper and onion.
Winter Chowder Recipe
Corn Chowder is a cold-weather warmer. Leeks are one of the first vegetables to peek out of the ground in spring. The other ingredients are in my cupboards all winter long. This soup chases out the chills that incessant Oregon rains drill into your bones. Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup […]
Simple Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This reliable recipe is a revised version of one I found in my mother’s 1953 cookbook. I modified it to fit my family’s taste buds. It makes one 9 inch pie. As a gluten-free option, cook the pie without the crust to make a delicious baked pumpkin custard dessert. Ingredients Pastry for one 1 crust […]
Simple Hard Apple Cider Recipe
Hard Cider is apple cider that’s been fermented to about 6 percent alcoholic content. It’s the cider equivalent of an ale or beer, and it’s generally pretty easy to make. This procedure is very simple, very unscientific, and designed for those folks who do not ferment regularly. If you have home-fermenting experience, feel free to […]
Roasted Roots: A Coffee Substitute
The cinnamon in this blend gives it a spicy aroma that mimics a spiced coffee. If, like my partner, you prefer an earthier coffee black with no fancy-stuff, omit the cinnamon and roast your roots until they’re quite dark. Ingredients Dandelion root, roasted, one part Chicory root, dried, one part Cinnamon bark chips, dried, one […]
Dandelion Porter recipe for All-grain Beer Brewing
My goal was to develop a good porter that did not use hops. With it’s liver-supporting properties and wealth of vitamins and minerals, Dandelion seemed like the perfect substitute. In the original version of this recipe, I used a combination of fresh and dried dandelion tops for bittering, which yielded a well-balanced, lightly bittered porter, and fresh and dried sage and calendula to achieve a hop-like aroma. At first, the aroma wasn’t right, but after letting the brew age for three weeks the scent had mellowed considerably to one quite reminiscent of the Tetnanger hops I might otherwise have used.