by Cindyj | May 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you like beer you may be interested in growing some of your own ingredients. Hops are the most common herb used in beer and are used for bittering. They are relatively easy to grow and make a nice vine to grow up your deck or elsewhere.hopsI’ve been...
by Cindyj | Jun 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve been meaning to make some herbal vinegar while the chive blossoms are still here. They turn a vinegar a lovely pink color. I finally got around to it today. I cut some of my favorite herbs from the garden; chive blossoms, roses, tarragon, salad burnett,...
by Cindyj | Sep 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Beer is an ancient drink (and food) that I happen to be quite fond of. I especially like beer with lots of floral hops. Hops were not always used in beer though, and may not have been used until the 9th century. Before that, a mixture of herbs referred to as gruit was...
by Cindyj | Apr 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Our customers said they wanted an all natural shampoo with gentle surfactants and now we’ve got one. As always, we started with beneficial herbs. We choose southernwood, sage, horsetail, green tea and catnip to improve hair growth, strength and shine. Peppermint...
by Cindyj | Dec 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
After pulling my advent wreath out of the cupboard this weekend I realized it was time for a new one. I bought a clear glass bowl to display soaps in but it gave me the idea to use it to hold a fresh cut herb/greens wreath. After googling for ideas I realized it was...
