Mint – Nature’s Chill Pill
Ahhh, the magical freshness of mint. Everyone has experienced it in one way or another. Be it a stick of gum, a cup of mint tea or fresh mint chopped as a garnish. Mint is a backyard staple in the [...]
Dandelion – Hearty, Resilient and Cleansing
This bright sunshine loving plant is virtually impossible to avoid as soon as the weather changes. We're quick to label them a weed, but before you dig them out of your yard and chuck them in the green bin, read [...]
Thieves Vinegar
Thieves Blend This is a recipe that’s been around for centuries. Its name came about as many of the grave robbers would apply this to their hands before robbing the graves of those who died from the plague, some how [...]
Top TCM Herbs for Everyday Use
As seen in The Hearty Soul Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses herbal medicine to rebalance the body and bring the body back to a state of health. Herbal medicine is highly customized as no two people are the same – [...]
Homemade Masala Tea (aka Chai)
Not only does this tea taste delicious and warm the bones on a blustery and chilly day, it also smells simply amazing and brings a rich coziness to home. Known as Chai tea in North America which given that chai [...]
Our Tart little Friend – The Raspberry!
I was out for a hike recently and we stubbled across bush after bush of wild raspberries. We happily munched our way along our hike and remembered the simple joy of picking a cool tart raspberry straight from the source! [...]
Cool It Down Summer Drinks
Agua Fresca Agua Fresca (which translates as fresh water in Spanish) is a wonderfully refreshing (and medicinal!) traditional Latin American summer drink. Made by combining fresh fruits, herbs or flowers with water and a bit of sugar, this is an [...]