Tinctures 101

Tinctures 101

A big component of what I would call “herbal medicine” are tinctures.  Herbal tinctures have been used for thousands of years, made by soaking plant parts (e.g., leaves, flowers, roots, bark, etc…) in a solvent like alcohol or vinegar, which allows for a greater part of the whole plant to be extracted.

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Papas Arrugadas & Callaloo Recipes

Papas Arrugadas & Callaloo Recipes

A relative of the famous Patatas Bravasfrom Spanish cuisine, these little boiled potatoes will make for the perfect snack, appetizer or side dish served with a red or green mojo sauce! Celebrating Children’s Health this month, we also showcase Callaloo, a leafy green West African dish that has spread to the Caribbean and Latin America!

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Mother's Day Pancakes with Haskap Whipped Cream & Oranges

Mother's Day Pancakes with Haskap Whipped Cream & Oranges

Nothing quite shows the love for Mom more than cooking! Whip up these green banana pancakes with a haskap rhubarb whipped cream and marinated oranges for a showstopping healthy breakfast. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free and keto.

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Family-owned & Made in Canada with St. Francis Herb Farm

Family-owned & Made in Canada with St. Francis Herb Farm

Family owned and operated since 1988, St. Francis Herb Farm got it's name from a bird of prayer that sat upon co-founder Jeremy Rivett-Carnac's head, becoming a guardian symbol for the farm and an icon for the business.

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Nourishing Traditions Homemade Infant Formula

Nourishing Traditions Homemade Infant Formula

Looking for a high quality tested infant formula recipe? That is included immediately belowalongside our shopping list for ingredientsrecommended by us. Lastly, Kyra and Brendan’s experience as first-time parents with breastfeeding their daughter- and what they learned along the way and their journey to using this recipe.

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Jerk Oxtail with Curry Dumplings & Mango Nicuatole Recipes

Jerk Oxtail with Curry Dumplings & Mango Nicuatole Recipes

I use jerk Jamaican marinade toinfuse Caribbean flavour into beef oxtail. Try my recipe with butterbeans and curry dumplings (recipe also included)! Afterwards, savour this Nicuatole, a popular corn-based dessert popular in Oaxaca, Mexico. My recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and no bake but you can experiment and enjoy!

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