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Simple Herbal Remedies

Simple Herbal Remedies For Fall & Winter With Grass Roots Remedies

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A few weeks ago, I spent the morning with Grass Roots Remedies to learn about making herbal remedies at home. We spoke about how we can use the herbs and flowers around us to support our own health. We talked about making tinctures, infusing oils, drying herbs at home, and lots … [Read more...] about Simple Herbal Remedies For Fall & Winter With Grass Roots Remedies

Immune Boosting Hot Chocolate With Cacao

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Using only 5 ingredients this hot chocolate with cacao doubles as a warming immune boosting tonic. Chocolatey cacao is combined with elderberries, honey, and a few other ingredients to create a cozy and healthy beverage. Hot chocolate is a total comfort drink during this … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Hot Chocolate With Cacao

Featured Sourdough Discard Recipes

An overhead shot of homemade sourdough donuts on a light countertop. Two are cinnamon sugar, two are vanilla glaze, and two are with chocolate glaze.
An overhead shot of sourdourgh pumpkin muffins on a light countertop. There are pumpkin seeds on top of the baked muffins.
An overhead shot of a baked loaf of sourdough pumpkin bread with crunchy sugary pumpkin seeds on top. There is a slice beside the loaf.
An overhead shot of baked sourdough discard granola in a cast iron skillet on a light countertop.
An overhead shot of iced sourdough sugar cookies on a light background.
An overhead shot of six sourdough discard banana muffins on a wooden cutting board.