Fiah Cidah
Fiah Cidah as my New England born and raised Grandmother would say, is a great winter immune tonic and digestive aid. It’s potent (and I think delicious) taste and smell help to clear up sinus and respiratory congestion. It stimulates circulation, improving the immune response and helping to keep you…
Lacto Fermented Pickled Carrots
You can make pickles from any fresh vegetable, although some hold up better than others. Cucumber pickles are classic, but my personal favorites are beets, carrots, green beans and yellow beans! I also like pickled purlsane and pickled garlic. I like to use young, tender vegetables (small carrots, small cucumbers,…
Make Your Own Sauerkraut
Fermented vegetable preparations such as sauerkraut, kimchi and lacto-fermented pickles are an excellent condiment at any meal. They are sour and salty and, depending on what they are flavored with, can compliment a variety of dishes. The fermentation process stimulates the production of B vitamins and vitamin C and as…
Lentil Stuffing
This stuffing is one of my most favorites! It tastes like Thanksgiving and all things fall. The poultry seasoning gives it this festive flavor. It makes a great meal stuffed in a half of a squash (precook the squash first, then add the lentil stuffing and cook again!). You can…
Welcome to my blog!
Hi! My name is Brittany, and I write about what inspires me in my practice as an herbalist and educator, and as a person who loves to putter around in the kitchen. Here you will find a combination of recipes, home remedies, herbal and nutritional wisdom, and musings about my experiences in life, teaching and health. Thanks for reading and enjoy!