Recipes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Elderberry Tonic

1/4 tsp dark maple syrup

Pinch of cinnamon

3/4 cup still or sparkling water

Oxymel is a sweet blend that combines raw apple cider vinegar and honey with herbs, berries and/or fruits to make a refreshing infusion that is taken stright, added to water, or made into drinks.

Rose Oxymel makes a lovely cooling and refreshing medicine that can help calm and cool the nerves on hot days or when your energy and temperament is feeling hot.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Digestive Tonic

1/4 tsp finely grated fresh ginger root

1/4 tsp honey

3/4 cup still or sparkling water

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Fire Tonic

1/4 tsp honey

1 orange wedge

1/4 cup sparkling or still water

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Turmeric Tonic

1/4 tsp lime zest

1/4 tsp honey

Lime wedge for garnish, optional

Mushrooms are a fabulous way to support our immune, upper respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. One of the most rewarding ways to work with mushrooms is through food, especially in decoctions, reductions, or soup stocks (like this one!).

It’s important to cook mushrooms to help break down their cell walls to access the medicinal polysaccharides. Making soup stock is a great way to utilize the benefits of the herbs and the mushrooms while knowing you’re offering your body incredible nourishment.

Muddle the Blueberry Shrub and Rhubarb Bitters with the fresh mint leaves in a cocktail mixer.

If using, add vodka and/or honey and shake.

Add sparkling water and shake gently. Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of fresh mint.

Honey Simple Syrup

Makes 2 servings

1c honey
1c water

Combine in a saucepan and bring to a low boil. Allow to boil until the honey is dissolved. About 5 minutes. Keep a careful eye on this as it can boil quickly, and if you're not careful, it can burn rather easily. Store in the fridge for about one week.