The Magic of Homemade Mustard

The Magic of Homemade Mustard

We went out for lunch at a lovely little shop on the Bay on Sunday. I ordered a really great Reuben sandwich that had some fantastic whole grain mustard on it. Which reminded me that it was months since I’d made whole grain mustard to have on hand for a variety of...
Sassy Spiced Honey Chai

Sassy Spiced Honey Chai

I love a good Chai tea, and I love to make it from scratch. But some days (OK, most days) I don’t have the time to assemble all of the ingredients to decoct (simmer for a while) them into a nice spicy Chai. I’ve worked on this recipe a bit and it has become a favorite...
Cool Way to get Vitamin D for Bone Health!

Cool Way to get Vitamin D for Bone Health!

Getting calcium from your food and into your bones is a complex process. Adequate levels of vitamin D improves absorption in the gut as well as improving the body’s ability to use calcium to build bone. Vitamin D comes from several sources. Sunlight, supplements,...
Four Thieves Vinegar

Four Thieves Vinegar

I love a GREAT back story as to how a formulation came to be. And a great story is exactly what this winter wellness formulations has. As the legend goes, during the 17th-century plague, on moonless nights in Marseilles France, a group of thieves would anoint their...
Honey & Love Lip Scrub

Honey & Love Lip Scrub

I love making botanical body care products from ingredients I already have on hand. This yummy little lip scrub leaves your lips smooth and pampered. The addition of the honey is a nice humectant to keep moisture sealed in. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons of organic sugar...