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Woven Apothecary Simple seasonal herbal recipes 🌿

08/29/2026

There is a small window of time where the last of the peaches overlap with the new blossoms of goldenrod. Then I make this yummy seasonal cordial.

Goldenrod has been bursting with bright yellow blossoms which to signals that fall is right around the corner. Goldenrod is one of my favorite medicinal plants. It’s also greatly misunderstood. Most people think goldenrod is the cause of their seasonal allergies, but since it’s insect pollinated there is not a lot of pollen floating around in the air (unlike its inconspicuous green classmate- ragweed)

Goldenrod is actually helpful for sinus and lung irritations especially those with seasonal allergies. It also has an affinity with the kidneys and it can even be made into an oil for topical uses like sore muscles.

Goldenrod peach Cordial is such a delicious way to preserve the seasons medicine and flavor that you can dip into all fall and winter. The warm honey flavor of the goldenrod, mixed with the sweetness of the summer peaches along with yummy fall spices makes this recipe a favorite!

A cordial is a delicious preservation usually involving herbs, spices, fruit, brandy and honey- yum 😋

Comment “peaches” and I’ll personally Dm you the recipe!

08/29/2026

Working with herbs doesn’t have to be complicated.

You do not need a degree or certificate to practice common kitchen herbalism, make simple remedies for your family or incorporate herbs into simple recipes each week.

The tradition of herbalism has been passed along through the ages, through grandmothers and children , through farmers and foragers, through cultures and ages. It’s a timeless practice that starts with the connection to the land you live, the season you’re in and knowledge of the plants. And now- in a modern context we can keep the tradition alive through neighbors, mom groups, friends and social media.

And just to be clear I’m not talking about specific ailments that you’d like to treat naturally, I’m not talking about plants that need extra care when working with them, and I’m not talking about clinical herbalism.

What I see over and over again throughout my journey as an herbalist, is people feeling so overwhelmed by the vast field of herbalism, that they don’t even start! They get caught up in the smallest chemical details of a plant, or they say to me- “okay I found a dandelion, now what?” And so my focus has really been shifting. I want to share how I use herbs and wild plants and garden herbs in everyday life, for myself, for my kids. How I use seasonal herbal plants and remedies like I do seasonal vegetables.

If you are looking for simple, seasonal herbal recipes that you can incorporate into your daily and seasonal rhythm, you are in the right place! 🫶🏻

08/28/2026

Today is a good day for herbal Peach Sweet Tea 🍑

This tastes like your favorite sweet peach tea without the black tea/caffeine and without white sugar. It’s delicious, cooling and even has added nutrients and medicinal properties from the red raspberry leaf. Red raspberry leaf when steeped for a long time actually has a flavor similar to black tea!

- 1/2 gallon jar
- 2 peaches cut up
- 1/2 cup of red raspberry leaf

- add peaches to jar and muddle up
- add red raspberry leaf
- cover with cool water
- let steep in fridge overnight ** i do this method because red raspberry leaf can be too astringent tasting with a hot water steep, so I personally enjoy the flavor of a cold steep for this recipe* However you can do a hot steep, it will be a shorter steep before you strain and then I recommend to chill before serving!)
- strain and add honey to taste!

It is SO yummy! I would definitely make this before peach season is done! 🍑

08/26/2026

Tulsi Hibiscus Herbal Electrolyte drink- 🌿

I make a 1/2 gallon of this type of drink every week (or every couple days!) My kids love it! It quenches their sweet tooth without any artificial sugars and dyes, it’s fun to drink because it’s colorful, and it hydrates them balances their energy and nervous system- good all around! My kids will even drink this as a replacement for juice in the morning!

Tulsi- lowers cortisol, regulates cortisol
Nettle- high in iron and loaded with minerals
Lemon Balm - calms anxiety and nervous energy
Hibiscus- hydrating, full of antioxidants
Oatstraw- mineral rich, nervous system food

Enjoy! 😊

08/26/2026

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade 🫐 🍋

The fresh Michigan blueberries are still so good right now! We have been eating gobs of them at our house and this week I made this delicious blueberry lavender lemonade! Herbal lemonades are SO much better than ones you buy at the store. They are super easy to make and this combo is on of my favorites.

This lemonade is rich in antioxidants which are so helpful for your immune system and lavender is great for calming nerves (hello back to school week 😅)

- quart mason jar
- handful of blueberries
-1-2 tbsp of lavender
- 1 tbsp butterfly pea flower (this balances the floral flavor of the lavender and adds color)
- juice of 1 lemon
- honey to sweeten

- muddle your blueberries and herbs
- cover with cool water, steep for 30-60 minutes (or fridge overnight) i like to do a longer steep with cool water because lavender can get too bitter wth hot water!
- strain, add your lemon juice and honey and enjoy! 😊

Social media is a tricky thing. I am a small business owner and social media has been apart of my outreach and growth ov...
07/10/2026

Social media is a tricky thing. I am a small business owner and social media has been apart of my outreach and growth over the past almost 10 years!

Last Thursday all of my accounts were suspended with no warning and reason. Of course one could say (and I have been) “it’s just social media” and at the end of the day it is. AND I have worked hard at sharing recipes and videos and connecting with you all to share my love of plants and herbalism and to run my business through.

Today, after continuing my research on how to get my accounts back, I was able to gain access to my personal and business Facebook and chat with some very understating Meta bots (😅). I still don’t know what triggered the shut down and I am still not able to access my IG account at all. Just letting everyone know that I did not fall off the face of the earth and my website and email (and now FB page) is available for orders, questions or simply some words of encouragement 😅 🩷🌿

Fun Facts about Dandelion: 🌻-Dandelion contains more beta-carotene than carrots and more iron and calcium than spinach! ...
05/14/2026

Fun Facts about Dandelion: 🌻

-Dandelion contains more beta-carotene than carrots and more iron and calcium than spinach!

-Dandelion gives off Ethylene gas which aids in ripening crops and fruits! This happens naturally outside but if you want your avocados, bananas, peaches or tomatoes to ripen faster, put some dandelion leaves and flowers with you fruit in a paper bag overnight!

-Harvesting the roots in the springtime vs the autumn provides different medicine! In the fall the roots are thick, bitter and full of inulin! During the winter the inulin is converted to fructose which makes the roots sweeter and thinner In the springtime, but also springtime roots contain more Taraxacin which stimulates bile production!

-You can’t judge a Root by its flower and leaves! Sometimes the plants with the smallest leaves and Flowers have the longest taproot!

-Before the 1800s people would actually pull grass to make room for dandelion and other common weeds for food.

- At the end of WWII, herbicide companies marketed to men coming home from fighting to wage “war against weeds”. They told a story of how perfect green lawns were a sign of higher society. The war against weeds runs deep - have you seen any people (older men perhaps?) in your neighborhood still pulling dandelions out of their yards?

🌼 I love dandelion, for its sheer beauty and tenacity. How they grow happily and abundantly everywhere despite the war that has been waged against them. Pushing through cement cracks and populating desolate places.

Every part of them is medicinal and edible. I love eating the butter greens in the springtime, digging up the bitter roots for tinctures and roasted tea preparations, and using their petals as the most lovely infused oil for salves. There are a million ways to work with dandelion. What is your favorite?

Nettle soup! 🥣 It’s as delicious as it looks & super easy. Nettle is one of my favorite spring greens. It’s so fresh, ta...
05/13/2026

Nettle soup! 🥣

It’s as delicious as it looks & super easy. Nettle is one of my favorite spring greens. It’s so fresh, tasty and delicious. It can be used in place of pretty much any green in recipes and it’s loaded with nutrients. This recipe was super simple and you can also build upon it and get creative!

Nettle Soup

3 garlic cloves
1 onion
3-4 potatoes
butter or olive oil (I used butter)
4 cups-ish broth of choice. I used mushroom and chicken bone broth for this recipe (which was delicious!)
2-3 cups tightly packed fresh nettle leaves and stems
Salt and pep
Lemon slices to squeeze on top before you eat! (This was the best)

Sauté chopped onion and garlic with butter in the bottom of a sauce pan until aromatic and translucent. Add in chopped potatoes and sauté. Add in broth and bring to a simmer. Add in your nettle and let the soup simmer until the greens and potatoes are soft, season to taste. Let cool slightly and blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or blend in a blender). Serve and garnish with fresh violets and squeeze a slice of lemon.

💥I also topped it with my Smoked Ramp Salt (link in bio to snag!)

This soup was so refreshing and nourishing and it was kid-approved which is a huge bonus in my house!

There are endless variations to this. You can make it creamy, coconuty, add more veggies, or spice it up!

Spruce tips are bursting this week! Here are some harvests from years past. Like most seasonal things, each time they co...
05/12/2026

Spruce tips are bursting this week! Here are some harvests from years past. Like most seasonal things, each time they come around I am craving. They are so juicy and fresh and they burst with flavor in your mouth. They are bright, citrusy, juicy, resinous and astringent.

There are so many fun things to create with these fluffy conifer tips. Other than eating them right off the tree, I love popping a couple In some tea or water to infuse for a yummy drink, spruce tip sugar is divine, syrup, vinegars and more.

Spruce tip vinegar is a super easy and flavorful preparation. Just gather a couple handfuls of spruce tips (identifying them correctly of course), add to a jar and cover with ACV. Let infuse for at least 2-4 weeks and strain. Use as is, or combine with honey for a super medicinal Oxymel! 🌲

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