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Author: kristenann

Gluten free, mainly vegetarian herbalist living in beautiful Western Washington, but love to travel. My two boys have various other food intolerances including gluten, so I think and write about food quite a bit. Author of the children's book, The Knight Owl, which has it's own blog:http://theknightowlblog.wordpress.com/.
essential oils · Herbs · recipe

DIY Valentine’s Gifts

February 13, 2019February 11, 2019 kristenann1 Comment

Treat your sweets with herbal goodies: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/valentines-day-herbal-gifts

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baking · celiac disease · food · food sensitivities

Starting a Sourdough Starter

February 8, 2019 kristenann7 Comments

Combining sourdough and einkorn flour makes for the most easily digested wheat bread available, even for some who are gluten intolerant. (Not celiacs though of course.) Here’s the beginnings of my sourdough starter at home and how you can make your own: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/sourdough-starter

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cosmetics · Herbs · recipe

Make Your Own Vanilla Infused Oil

February 1, 2019January 31, 2019 kristenannLeave a comment

For all your perfume body oils and body butters: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/vanilla-oil-diy

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food · health · Herbs · kids

Bouquet Garni: How to and Folklore

January 25, 2019January 23, 2019 kristenannLeave a comment

Adding these traditional herbs to soup adds healthy benefits as well as flavor. Plus, it’s easy enough for kids to put these together (and they enjoy it!) https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/bouquet-garni-traditional-herbs

baking · celiac disease · dairy free · food · Food allergies · food sensitivities · gluten free · gluten free food · gluten intolerance · recipe · vegan · vegetarian

Chocolate Chip GF Scones (Vegan too!)

January 18, 2019 kristenannLeave a comment

Looking for an easy scone recipe that takes less than an hour start to finish? Look no further: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-chip-scones

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cosmetics · essential oils · health · natural beauty products

Why Essential Oils are Better than Fragrance

January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 kristenannLeave a comment

The quick and dirty on why essential oils are healing while fragrances are detrimental to health: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/fragrance-vs-essential-oils

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essential oils · Herbs · Uncategorized

Nature’s Secret Language

December 21, 2018December 19, 2018 kristenannLeave a comment

Everyone knows what gifting a red rose means, but many other flowers, herbs, and trees have special meaning. Here’s a peak into the age-old language of nature: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/the-language-of-nature

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essential oils · health · Herbs · recipe

DIY Body Butter Recipe

December 14, 2018December 12, 2018 kristenannLeave a comment

Here’s a DIY recipe for Body Butter to consider gifting or just for self-care during the drying winter season: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/body-butter-diy

health · Herbs

Natural Support for New Year’s Resolutions

December 7, 2018December 4, 2018 kristenannLeave a comment

Natural supplements and substitutes for supporting New Year’s health goals. Find the list here: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/supplements-and-substitutes-for-new-years-resolutions

health · Herbs · natural beauty products · supplements

Stocking Stuffers for Health and Beauty

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018 kristenann1 Comment

Giving gifts to support natural health and beauty sets up New Year’s resolutions for success! Here are some gift ideas to consider for anxiety relief, glowing skin, energy, and more: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/health-and-beauty-stocking-stuffers

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