How-To
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Infused oils are my favorite. I love all of the other herbal preparations, but infused oils are what I work with most, being a main ingredient in all of my balms and salves. Infused oils can be tricky when working with fresh plant matter, but I will explain how to do it right, so no
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Tinctures are highly concentrated extracts and are one of, if not the best way to preserve your herbs, in my opinion. They can last for years without diminishing in strength when made in alcohol. There are ways to make tinctures with vegetable glycerin or apple cider vinegar if you are avoiding alcohol or giving to
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The time is coming when our lovely lady chickens will start pumping out more eggs than we will know what to do with. There are many ways to rid yourself of the surplus, like selling to your neighbors, but I want to share how to pickle those little gold-filled gems. There are more recipes that
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Fermenting food. Sounds weird, I know, but bear with me. If you have ever eaten sauerkraut, you have had fermented cabbage, but you can do this with any fruit or veggie. They even ferment cheese, but I haven’t delved into that pit. It couldn’t be that much different, I don’t figure, but I know zero
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