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Fermented foods are so important to our bodies and they are not hard to make. You just need to learn couple of ways and ...
02/27/2026

Fermented foods are so important to our bodies and they are not hard to make. You just need to learn couple of ways and whole fermenting world is open to you. I also would love to add that it is cheaper to make it than to buy especially if there are products that you grow or forage.
And if you are new to this world make sure you come back to my page. We have planned fermenting and foraging classes that are coming soon.

Hairy Bittercress is out! Another early spring green that I love to chop up and put on my sandwitch. It has a little bit...
02/27/2026

Hairy Bittercress is out!
Another early spring green that I love to chop up and put on my sandwitch. It has a little bit spicy taste like all cresses have. It is not overwhelming though. And it is full of minerals vitamins.

Can you find hairy bittercress in your yard?

02/23/2026

Parents, I am extending spots for Chocolate Making class. Please make sure to sign up until Wednesday to make sure you have a spot there.

Yesterday we had a tea workshop. Thank you all who joined. I think the most loved tea was pine, rosehips, and cinnamon c...
02/23/2026

Yesterday we had a tea workshop. Thank you all who joined.
I think the most loved tea was pine, rosehips, and cinnamon chips.

I hope you got more ideas how to make some good tea and more.

If you do not have animal bones you still can make good and tasty medicinal broth. I think of it as a decoction or tea. ...
02/20/2026

If you do not have animal bones you still can make good and tasty medicinal broth. I think of it as a decoction or tea. I know that is weird thinking but it is actually made like that just lots of vegetables, mushrooms and some herbs. It will not have collagen but it will have many other medicinal properties, minerals, and vitamins.

Another sweet and messy class that we had on Monday. We made some delicious truffles. Thank you for coming. Another work...
02/19/2026

Another sweet and messy class that we had on Monday. We made some delicious truffles. Thank you for coming.

Another workshop is this weekend - Herbal Tea for Winter Wellness. (Info under events).
Cone and learn to make medicinal tea in the right way. We will have a lot of tasting and do not forget to bring your questions.

The room is filled with beautiful fragrances because kids made beautiful soaps. They were really creative. And, by the w...
02/16/2026

The room is filled with beautiful fragrances because kids made beautiful soaps.
They were really creative.
And, by the way, all these colors come from plants!

Happy Valentine's Day!Let's feature another simple spring plant. VIOLETit is known as a plant for physical and mental he...
02/15/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

Let's feature another simple spring plant.
VIOLET

it is known as a plant for physical and mental heart. Its blossoms can be tinctured or made in syrup. They are wonderful for emotional support.

Leaves of the violet is lymphatic for breast area. Infuse them in oil and use for breast massage to improve their health. Or use the violet leaf oil rubbed on chest for cough.
One more simple but powerful plant.

This picture was taken just before snow covered the ground here. Do you know what this plant is? You can see I barely ca...
02/13/2026

This picture was taken just before snow covered the ground here. Do you know what this plant is?

You can see I barely can wait for the snow to be gone but I also know it is part of the rythm and how life works. Everything is for a purpose to keep everything in a balance.

Today I noticed some wild greens appearing in the sunny spot. Sheep sorel, bitter cress, plantain. My body is screaming ...
02/12/2026

Today I noticed some wild greens appearing in the sunny spot. Sheep sorel, bitter cress, plantain.
My body is screaming "GREENS". I am looking for that time again when I can add nutritious wild greens in my foods again.

Who is ready for spring here?

If you know how to make fermented cucumbers or pickles then you can make fermented other kind of vegetables. This time c...
02/11/2026

If you know how to make fermented cucumbers or pickles then you can make fermented other kind of vegetables. This time carrots with ginger and oranges. It may sound a little bit weird but it is tasty. This will make a great healthy side for your lunch or dinner.
I make fermented vegetables with salt water by adding some sweetener like honey.
For this you would just need grated carrots, grated ginger, and some orange peel. Cover with salt water brine and some honey. It did take longer to get it fermented. It takes about 1 or 2 weeks for this fermentation.
And it may be a little bit unusual but still nice tangy taste with orange notes in.

Have you tried different fermented vegetables? Do you have any suggestions for vegetables to ferment? I am looking for ideas. Very often I just come up with my own recipes but I enjoy to see what others have done and loved.

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