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Herbal Spotlight: Elderberries, with My Ultimate Elderberry Syrup Recipe

9/21/2020

It is getting to be 'that time of year' again -- & once again, we are headed into a long, rough Cold & Flu season. Delicious & powerful, elderberry syrup is wonderful to have on hand to treat colds & flu, & also for use as a preventative. Late Summer/early Fall when elderberries are in season is the perfect time to make some homemade syrup. I will share my favorite recipe & some foraging tips too--

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Herbal Spotlight: Staghorn Sumac, with Za'atar Spice & Sparkling Sumac Lemonade Recipes

9/7/2020

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It grows just about anywhere & everywhere --but did you know that Staghorn Sumac is edible? Indeed, sumac is a crucial ingredient in Za'atar spice blends & was widely used by Native Americans, both as medicine & for refreshing drinks! In this post we will discuss ID-ing & foraging sumac & how to clean & prepare it, as well as how to make your own ‘spice’ & some tasty drinks too!

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My husband & I were blessed with 2 beautiful girls. When I was diagnosed with MS, I couldn't keep up the pace working retail. We decided on a simpler life, built a cabin in the woods, & moved to mid-coast Maine