Summertime is finally here and hydration is key to enjoying the season with optimum health. On days when it’s hazy, hot, and humid I turn to my favourite cool herbal beverages for refreshment. I hope you'll enjoy these tasty recipes and learn how easy it is to make herbal iced tea preparations.  These are some […]

As a traditional herbalist and food writer, I have long been interested in the healing power of food and the benefits of plant medicine. Horseradish belongs in both camps – as a powerful food and a medicinal plant. Horseradish offers a variety of health benefits when added to meals. A study by the University of […]

“Elder has been revered since antiquity as a virtual medicine chest. Prominent in folklore, its virtues are used in numerous ways: to protect and heal, create tasty beverages and foods, and even entertain.” (International Herb Association) Elder offers us much as a green medicinal ally. Whether we  use the flowers or berries of this venerable […]