

Recipe: Skullcap Tincture
Making herbal tinctures at home is an easy way to save money while still enjoying herbal medicines. Skullcap is a comforting herb traditionally used for its relaxing and sedative properties. It can be taken during times of high stress or exhaustion without being overly sedating. It is also traditionally used to treat headaches and is great as a natural sleep aid for those who have trouble winding down at the end of the day. This tincture making technique can be used for a nu


Recipe: "Stove Top" Beef & Veggies over Rice
This is a simple meal that can be quickly prepared and served throughout the week for those on-the-go students or busy bees. All of the ingredients used in this recipe came from the store, so you can come in and buy them or feel free to use whatever veggies are in your fridge. I hope this recipe appeals to you and inspires you to get creative in the kitchen! Ingredients: 1-2 heads of broccoli 1 red bell pepper 1 pack mushrooms 1-2 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 cups white rice 1-2


April Highlight: Bread SRSLY
Bread SRSLY is dedicated to making nourishing gluten-free and vegan sourdough for the sensitive foodie. This allergen-free bread is made by hand with organic, non-GMO ingredients in San Francisco. Made using traditional fermentation, all products are free of gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, potatoes, soy, added sugar, and preservatives. They believe that food is meant to be enjoyed, no matter your allergies, aversions, or illnesses. They have labored for months applying traditional


April Highlight: Oregon's Wild Harvest
Oregon’s Wild Harvest is an organic, whole plant herbal supplement company headquartered in Redmond, Ore. The company was founded in 1994 by the husband and wife team of Randy Buresh and Pam Martin-Buresh, who still own and guide daily operations today. With a commitment to certified organic and biodynamic farming practices, Oregon’s Wild Harvest is dedicated to nurturing healthy, living soil, clean water and saving and replanting its non-GMO seeds on its farms. With the car


March Recipe: Orange Marmalade
Ingredients: 4 large oranges 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 2 cups water 2 teaspoons cinnamon Instructions: Peel oranges, making sure to save all parts. Slice oranges in half and cut peels into thin strips. Add cut peel strips to saucepan and add just enough water so that they are covered. Boil, then repeat process two more times. (This will help reduce the bitterness of the orange rind.) Begin heating 2 cups of water in a saucepan. When water begins boiling, add ora


March Recipe: Shea Butter Scalp Treatment
Dry skin and scalp are very common during the cold months. This recipe is aimed to help soothe your dry, flaky scalp and skin. Shea butter deeply moisturizes, without clogging your pores. Tea tree oil is an antiseptic that targets dandruff and cleanses your scalp. Lavender is calming and will give your mixture a nice scent. You can easily replace it with any essential oil of your choice. Ingredients: ¼ cup shea butter ½ teaspoon tea tree oil ½ teaspoon lavender oil 1 dropper