Women's Heritage Journal

Raw Chocolate Truffles

Raw Chocolate Truffles

Etymologists trace the origin of the word "chocolate" to the Aztec word "xocoatl," which referred to a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans....

Making Herbal Oils

This recipe comes from our Sourcebook! Herbal oils can be used as is or as the base of many homemade personal-care products. There are two main ...

Sprouting Edible Seeds

I had a close relationship with our home garden on the dairy farm. My mom would take me to the garden store to buy seeds and plants galore. My me...

Herbal & Nutritional Wisdom through the Seasons!

Alena Steen is a woman of herbal wisdom! We are so grateful to be sharing her herbal tinctures here at the shop, everything from "Cold Tender" to...

Hummus with Preserved Lemon

MAKES 1½ CUPS Over time, the juice in which preserved lemons have been sitting becomes a thick gel with a lot of citrus notes and a hint of sal...

Winter Vegetable Bone Broth Stew

SERVES 4 TO 6 This stew recipe is a family favorite when winter comes around. Cooking with bone broth gives the soup a richer flavor with ad...

Holiday Spiced Cranberry Orange Shrub Cocktail/Mock-tail

Holiday Spiced Cranberry Orange Shrub Cocktail/Mock-tail Looking for a festive cocktail that brings together seasonal spices? We are loving this si...

Drying Orange Slices for Garland, Cocktails, Gift Giving and More

Tis the season to make and create and be festive wherever you are. We thought a simple tutorial on how to dry citrus in your oven might be a great...

A Local's Guide to Solvang & the Santa Ynez Valley

Last May, Lauren, Emma, and Ashley launched our second store in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley- a land of vast hillscapes, century old oak trees, ...

Plum-Thyme Shrub

This shrub is tart and sweet with a touch of earthy thyme, making it the perfect summer sipper. Makes 3 cups. Please prepare... 4 cups sliced r...

Journaling In Autumn

The season of spices, the love affair of aromas, hearths warm and stories spoken... Autumn, the energy of beauty, sunset, the decent, yin, pruning,...

Bone Broth Basics

Bone broth is the perfect accompaniment to fall and winter. The delicious libation acts as an immune booster as well as comfort food as the days...

How to Make Your Own Fire Cider

The name fire cider refers to a traditional cider vinegar recipe that has deep roots in herbal medicine. This folk recipe is used to boost the ...