Native Zest, 470 Reed Street Unit 2-B, Friday Harbor, WA (2026)

02/04/2026

❄️🍓 PNW Life Hack 🍓❄️

This time of year, fresh fruit in the Pacific Northwest is… underwhelming.
Out of season. Shipped from far away. Picked before it’s ripe.

Here’s the hack: buy frozen fruit.

Frozen fruit is picked at peak ripeness and flash-frozen immediately — which means:
✨ Better flavor
✨ More nutrients preserved
✨ No sad, flavorless berries in January
✨ Perfect for smoothies, chia puddings, oatmeal, and yogurt bowls

In winter, frozen fruit often tastes more like summer than the fresh fruit in the produce aisle.

Stock your freezer and thank yourself later.

💖 Pearl

01/30/2026

🔥 Fire Cider 🔥 an herbal tonic deeply rooted in traditional medicine.

This spicy creation has been traditionally consumed to ward off sore throats, colds, flu, and chest congestion, as well as to promote circulation, which aids our bodies in detoxification and warms us up during the cold months.

We use Apple Cider Vinegar (with the Mother) as the base and then add warming, immune-boosting, circulatory-enhancing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral foods and herbs.

With love and just a little time, the medicinal properties are extracted into the vinegar!

In my class, we discuss the benefits of each ingredient offered, their applications, and how to make your own Fire Cider at home.

Join us on Sunday, February 22nd
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: The Grange, 152 First St N, Friday Harbor
Cost: $50 in person (all supplies included)

Join me as we tantalize your senses and empower you to craft your own herbal medicine for year-round use.

You can register here> https://www.nativezest.com/product/fire-cider-crafting-class/
Or by clicking the link in my bio.

Here’s to your health and happiness!
♥️ Pearl

01/28/2026

🍚 Did you know you can change how rice affects your blood sugar… without changing the rice? 🍚

When you cook, cool, and then reheat rice, the starch structure actually changes. Some of it becomes resistant starch — a type of starch your body digests more slowly.

That means:
✨ A gentler blood sugar rise
✨ Better satiety
✨ Support for gut health
✨ A simple way to make your meals more metabolic-friendly

This process is called retrogradation, and it’s backed by multiple studies showing significantly lower glycemic response from cooled and reheated rice compared to freshly cooked rice.

Food science is amazing — and it doesn’t have to be complicated to use it in your kitchen.

Try it this week:
Cook your rice → refrigerate 12–24 hours → reheat → enjoy.

Tip: Measure out 1/2 cup - 1 cup portions and form into rice patties and freeze in your fridge to be reheated as needed or if you’re in a pinch!

Happy Eating! ♥️ Pearl

📖 Study: Effect of cooling cooked white rice on resistant starch content and glycemic response — Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2015)

01/22/2026

🌿 Bloating? Sluggish digestion? Feeling “off” after meals? 🌿
Your body might be craving bitters.

Join me for a hands-on Digestive Bitters Workshop where you’ll learn how simple herbal bitters can help wake up digestion, support gut signaling, ease bloating, and bring your digestive system back into balance.

✨ In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• What digestive bitters are & how they work
• How bitters support digestion & gut signaling
• Which herbs are best for which ailments
• How to safely make & use bitters at home
• Sample some of my homemade bitters
• You’ll craft and take home your own bottle! (All supplies included)

This class is beginner-friendly, educational, and rooted in both traditional herbalism and modern nutrition science.

🗓 Date: Friday, February 6th at 2:45 PM
💲 Cost: $85.00
📍 The Grange, Friday Harbor | Limited spots available | 21+ only

Come learn, sip, craft, and support your digestion naturally. 🌱

👉 Reserve your spot — link in bio! Or visit nativezest.com

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01/07/2026

🍓✨ DIY SHRUBS WORKSHOP ✨🍓

Ever tried a drink that’s delicious and supports digestion? Meet herbal shrubs. 🤤

Join me for a hands-on DIY Shrubs class where you’ll learn how to create your own gut-friendly, herbal vinegar tonics using real ingredients and plant wisdom.

🌿 What we’ll cover:
• What shrubs are + why they’re great for digestion
• How to pair herbs, fruits, and vinegar
• How to use shrubs in mocktails, cocktails & daily wellness
• You’ll make and take home your own shrub!

🗓 January 18th at 2:00 PM
💲 $40 per person
📍 The Grange, Friday Harbor | Limited spots available

This class is fun, flavorful, beginner-friendly — and perfect for anyone curious about herbal medicine and gut health.

👉 Reserve your spot — link in bio or visit: nativezest.com/herbal-medicine-workshops/

01/04/2026

🌿✨NEW Herbal Crafting Workshops! ✨🌿

I’m so excited to announce my upcoming hands-on herbal workshops designed to help you reconnect with plant medicine and support your health naturally.

✨ Upcoming Workshops:
🍓 DIY Shrubs – Learn to make tangy, probiotic-rich fruit and herbal vinegars traditionally used as digestive tonics. ($40/person)
🔥 Fire Cider Crafting – Homemade Fire Cider is great for improving digestion, building immunity, and keeping you and your loved ones well through the seasons. ($50/person)
🌱 Digestive Bitters – Craft your own herbal tincture to support digestion, bloating, gut health, blood pressure, and much more.. ($85/person)

Each workshop is practical, beginner-friendly, and rooted in both traditional herbal wisdom and modern nutrition science.

🗓 Dates can be found in the post or on my website: nativezest.com
📍 In-person workshops, all supplies are included
🌿 Limited spots available (the bitters workshop is 21+ only)

Come learn, sip, craft, and take home your own herbal creations.

More dates are coming soon! 📣

For more details — visit nativezest.com or send me a message! ✨

12/16/2025

❄️ Winter is the season of slowing down — and supporting your body from the inside out. ❄️

My Winter Detox is now open for pre registration!
It’s designed to gently support digestion, energy, and natural detox pathways using real food and evidence-based practices.

🎉 Just $55 - plus 10% off now through December 25th with code: HEALTHY25

👉 Link in bio to join
Or visit nativezest.com

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11/27/2025

🤎 5 tips for Thanksgiving from a Nutritionist 🤎

Thanksgiving isn’t about restriction — it’s about feeling good while enjoying the foods and traditions you love.

These five simple tips help you stay energized, grounded, and satisfied all day long. 🍂

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving day food?

Save this for later + share with a friend! 🤎

11/21/2025

Medicinal Bitters Workshop this Saturday, November 22nd, at 12:30 PM!

There are a few last minute seats still available ♥️

You can reserve your seat here: https://www.nativezest.com/product/bitters-class/
OR by clicking the link in my bio

Why is bitter better? Studies show they can:
reduce appetite and cravings
lower cholesterol
lower blood sugar
ease indigestion, heartburn, bloating, and stomach upset
improve digestion
improve liver function
reduce inflammation
encourage botanical diversity
Join us in stimulating all the senses and digestive organs!
Ya, we know how to throw a party.

When: Saturday, November 22nd 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: The Grange, Friday Harbor, WA
How much: $100/person
Why: joy and happiness
LIMITED SEATING, must be 21+

What’s included:
We’ll talk about the healing properties of medicinal plants, including common ‘weeds’
Samples of my hand-crafted bitters
Make your own bitters to take home! All materials will be provided.
Medicine-making 101 handout
Light snacks and beverages also provided

✨Feel empowered by learning how to craft your own herbal medicine✨

Previous students have said these make great gifts!

Can’t wait to see you there!
💖 Pearl

11/14/2025

🫣🥰 well well well, what have we here…? 🥰🫣
Only good things to come!
I’ll share more soon 😘
♥️ ♥️

11/02/2025

Medicinal Bitters Workshop this Saturday, November 8th, at 12:00 PM!

Why is bitter better? Studies show they can:
✨reduce appetite and cravings
✨lower cholesterol
✨lower blood sugar
✨ease indigestion, heartburn, bloating, and stomach upset
✨improve liver function
✨reduce inflammation
✨encourage botanical diversity

Join us in stimulating all the senses and digestive organs!
Ya, we know how to throw a party. 🥳

When: Saturday, November 8th 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: The Grange, Friday Harbor, WA
How much: $100/person
LIMITED SEATING, must be 21+

You can reserve your seat here: https://www.nativezest.com/product/bitters-class/
OR by clicking the link in my bio

What’s included:
We’ll talk about the healing properties of medicinal plants, including common ‘weeds’
Samples of my hand-crafted bitters
Make your own bitters to take home! All materials will be provided.
Medicine-making 101 handout
Light snacks and beverages also provided

Feel empowered by learning how to craft your own herbal medicine.
Previous attendees have said these make great gifts!

Can’t wait to see you there!
💖 Pearl

10/21/2025

🥰 I will never get tired of hearing stories like this 🥰

“My friend lives a healthy lifestyle - exercise, good food choices, alternative therapies...
She started not feeling well and was diagnosed with a heart condition, which caused unpleasant feelings and lightheadedness.

She learned it was gut-related and began a supplement routine so complex it took over a corner of her kitchen!

She had to take them so often it actually affected her desire to eat much of a meal!

After taking your class, I shared my bitters with her and she tells me that they work better than all the supplements she had been taking and now she uses only the bitters for her gut health!!”

✨ Digestive bitters support the body’s natural ability to produce enzymes and stomach acid — helping improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut balance.
Sometimes, going back to our roots of herbal wisdom can make all the difference. ✨

Want to learn how to craft your own?

Join my next Potions Class: Digestive Bitters Workshop and discover how a few drops can transform your digestion and overall health.

🗓️ Dates & details are on slide 2. I’m offering two different dates in November (this is not a series)
$100/person, all supplies included

Link to join is in my bio or visit nativezest.com/shop
Limited seating is available, 21+
💖 A big THANK YOU to my clients for sharing and filling my heart with joy 💖

Here’s to your health and happiness,
Pearl

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