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How To Make Simple Chaga Tincture

Nico · December 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An amber glass bottle with a dropper on a light countertop with dried chaga mushroom in front of it.

Using only two ingredients, chaga tincture is simple to make. Tincturing chaga makes is straightforward to consume the beneficial compounds in the mushrooms. A Note About Over-Harvesting Of Chaga I had planned to write this blog post a month ago and purchased my chaga … [Read more...] about How To Make Simple Chaga Tincture

Filed Under: Simple Herbal Remedies, Simple Tinctures

Simple and Nourishing Shiitake Dashi (Plant-Based Mushroom Broth)

Nico · December 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of shiitake mushrooms being rehydrated in a glass mason jar with water and Kombu seaweed.

Shiitake dashi (or stock) is a nutrient dense broth that is simple to make at home. Shiitake mushrooms are combined with kombu seaweed to create a nourishing broth that can be sipped on its own or enjoyed a base to soups or stews. This winter we have been enjoying homemade … [Read more...] about Simple and Nourishing Shiitake Dashi (Plant-Based Mushroom Broth)

Filed Under: Gut Health Recipes, Nourishing Food

How To Make Chaga Tea

Nico · November 29, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Close up shot of a mug of chaga tea in front of a stone wall.

Chaga tea is a simple and nourishing hot beverage to make. High in healthy antioxidants, this tea is perfect for the fall and winter months. **A Note About Over-Harvesting Of Chaga** I had planned to write this blog post a month ago and purchased my chaga from a local … [Read more...] about How To Make Chaga Tea

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How To Make A Simple Foraged Wreath

Nico · November 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A foraged wreath with greenery, red berries, dried oranges, and red ribbon hanging on a wooden door.

Making a foraged wreath is simple to do with natural greenery, bright rosehips, and other materials that around easy to find in the fall and winter months. I’m pretty new to foraging but every November I like to go out to along the nearby pathways to forage winter greenery … [Read more...] about How To Make A Simple Foraged Wreath

Filed Under: Consuming Less, Handmade Gift Ideas

Simple Nettle Tincture Recipe

Nico · November 23, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A close up of nettle tincture in an amber bottle in front of a window. A dropper is being held above the bottle.

This nettle tincture recipe makes it simple to enjoy the wide variety of nutrients in stinging nettle. Using only two ingredients, this herbal remedy a no brainer to make and have on hand. Where we live, nettle is viewed as an invasive weed. Which is crazy because wild … [Read more...] about Simple Nettle Tincture Recipe

Filed Under: Simple Herbal Remedies, Simple Tinctures

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Hi, I’m Nico! For me, simple living isn’t about leaving the modern world or about total self-reliance. It’s an act of resistance. Read more about me here.

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