Color! As you can see from the picture above, Blackberry offers a beautiful purple to blue dye for personalizing your white textiles. If you turn to page 32, you will find an ingredient list and directions for how to make your own Blackberry imbued creations! Along with the recipe, Kristine is sharing her method for [...]
We hope that you have enjoyed making your Blackberry Root Tincture, Blackberry Mouthwash, and Blackberry Shrub. While you wait to use your tincture and mouthwash, try making some Blackberry Sun Tea and Blackberry Mint Ice Cubes! These are two delightful recipes that you can make and savor today! Blackberry Sun Tea is a wonderful drink [...]
Ready to try Blackberry Shrub? Shrubs are healthy alternatives to soda. They can be used to stimulate the appetite and aid the digestive system. Besides the health benefits, shrubs are refreshing and a delight to drink. For the ingredient list and mixing directions, turn to page 25. The shrub will last for about 6 months. Enjoy! [...]
If you use mouthwash, you are in for a treat today! We are sharing our recipe for Blackberry Mouthwash. With a little Blackberry Tincture and a little water, your breath will be smelling fresh and your throat will be feeling smooth! Turn to page 28 for the recipe and instructions. If you do not yet [...]
Have you been wondering what to do with all those left over Blackberry roots? We have an idea for you! On page 26, you will find a recipe for Blackberry root Tincture! The roots are the strongest medicinal part of the entire Blackberry plant! They have both antidiarrheal and astringent properties. The tincture is wonderful [...]
We hope that you have been enjoying herbal crafting with Peach this month. Today, we are crafting Peach Oil. You can find this four ingredient recipe on page 24. The oil is perfect for massaging on places of the skin that are inflamed. It is commonly used to alleviate strains, sprains, hives, and spasmodic lungs. [...]
It is time to try your Peach Shrub! For mixing directions, turn to page 21 and look towards the bottom of the page. How do you like the flavor? Shrubs can be used to stimulate the appetite, which will help the digestive system. If you have not had a chance to make yours yet, turn [...]
Last week Tuesday, we started our Peach Shrubs. Today, we are going to strain off the Peaches, Peach Leaves, and Basil. The Peach Shrub needs to sit for one more week for the vinegar to mellow. How is your shrub beginning to smell? Isn’t it beautiful! You can get your own copy of this month’s [...]
We hope that you have had a wonderful weekend! If you missed yesterday’s giveaway for a Peach Pendant from Mulberry Mudd, there is still time to enter. The giveaway ends on April 14, 2013. Today, we will be sharing our recipe for a Peach Twig Elixir. Taken orally, it helps to dissipate anxiety, digestive problems, [...]
We hope that you enjoyed recording your thoughts and feelings about Peach on the first page of the Herb Spirits section yesterday. Today, we will be making a refreshing drink, Peach Shrub. Shrubs are made from fruits, herbs, honey, or sugar and vinegar. Shrubs are healthy alternatives to soda. Peach, naturally, aids in digestion. It [...]
