by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 15, 2016 | Homesteading, Recipes
It seems like every time I sit down to write I want to start off by saying “life has been a little hectic round these parts.” And while I may overuse the phrase just a teeny bit, it’s only because it’s true folks! While at times I do long for...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 12, 2016 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
I’ve been making my own bone broth now for almost a year – ever since I left my vegetarian ways – and I must say it’s incredibly satisfying. Knowing that I can make some so nutritious for my family and in my slow cooker no less! As a herbalist...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 4, 2016 | Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
One of my homesteading goals for this growing season was to experiment with lacto-fermentation recipes in the kitchen. After discovering Nourishing Traditions, my viewpoint on food has drastically changed and this has trickled down to the food decisions we make....
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 8, 2016 | Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I know they say in the blogging world that you shouldn’t reinvent the wheel; meaning don’t write about stuff that has already been written about. Well I have two thoughts about that: First, it’s almost impossible to come up with completely novel...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 18, 2016 | Canning & Preserving, DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes
I absolutely love when my herbal experiments work out; especially when they are yummy, easy to make and versatile. Today’s recipe is just that and I’m excited to share it with you. This year I purchased a plug pack of cayenne pepper seedlings and planted...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 22, 2016 | Homesteading, Recipes
I am so grateful for the abundance of our garden. The greens were the first crops we harvested around here (we didn’t plant radishes this year) and before we knew it we were surrounded by kale, collards, swiss chard, pak choy, rapini, kale and even more kale. So...
