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
Category: food
Bouquet Garni: How to and Folklore
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
Chocolate Chip GF Scones (Vegan too!)
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
Mission Possible
I participated in a blog challenge discussing divine missions and where I am on my path. Please join in the discussion because I’d love to hear about your divine mission: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/mission-challenge
Two Smoothie Recipes
If your smoothie game has gone cold, here are two recipes to try: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/smoothie-recipes
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Good Mood Food and Supps
Is your mood taking a dip now that summer is ending? Of course stress and anxiety can take a toll at any time of the year, and prevention could be as simple as what’s on your dinner plate. Natural supplements come in handy too, especially when moods threaten to turn into states of being, such as depression or chronic anxiety. Click the link below for some for foods and supplements that might help you get through your next bout of blues, intense stress, or anxiety. https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/good-food-for-your-mood
Vanilla Extract DIY
It’s so easy to make your own vanilla extract. Here’s the link to the recipe.
Gluten Free Comfort Foods
Recipes for gluten-free waffles and gluten-free cinnamon bread here: Gluten-Free Waffles and Cinnamon Bread
Recipes for gluten-free waffles and gluten-free cinnamon bread here: Gluten-Free Waffles and Cinnamon Bread
Herbal DIY Gifts (Great for Kids)
Looking for some new ideas for DIY gifts this year? Find some inspiration here including bath and spa products, gifts for cooks, and luxurious personal care touches, all natural and herbal, of course!
http://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/herbal-gifts-kids-can-make-adults-too
New Blog Address
Hello everyone! I’ve been quiet here lately b/c I’ve been working on a new blog site which I can’t wait to share with you. I started Spice of Life Blog right after finishing grad school when I just wanted a place to write again in a way that wasn’t in the grad school genre and reclaim my personal voice. Now I’m ready to start putting more time into a blog and although I thought about just reworking this space a bit, it quickly became clear I needed a new look, new categories, new everything, and so instead of a remodel, I guess I’m moving houses. I so hope you’ll join me!
Much like this one, my new blog will be about herbs, food intolerances (both managing and healing them), essential oils, natural foods/products, and green beauty. In the future I hope to have links to other herbalists and wellness practitioners around the world as a kind of virtual healing center resource. I also intend to offer herbal classes and tutorials there as well, and perhaps even some products. This is just the beginning and I hope to see you there at my new site, Botanical Alchemy & Apothecary. Please subscribe and let me know what you think about the new look. I’m still in the setting up phase and welcome suggestions.
XOXO, Kristen
PS~ If you know anyone else who is interested in herbs, essential oils, food intolerances, natural foods and products, and green beauty, please share the address: www.botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com with them. I can’t wait to have a community of like-minded people sharing ideas and growing and learning together.
Happy October everyone!