white fabric bell tent with mountains in background.
basket of calendula flowers
Cob chicken coop
peach jam and peaches on wood chair.
milpa (corn field) with sunset and mountains behind.
clothes hanging to dry with mountains in background.

Easy Lavender Chai Tea Recipe

teacup filled with Chai tea on orange flowered tablecloth and fresh lavender along side.

This famous South Asian beverage infuses the soothing flavors of lavender to create a delicious and calming medicinal drink. Prepare your drink hot or cold to match the weather! The Origins of Chai Tea You thought your Granny Sue’s apple cider recipe was historical?! Well, chai tea is truly an ancient beverage dating back 5000 […]

Easy Wassail Recipe (With a Mexican Twist)

Close-up of Wassil Punch in glass with orange wedge on lip of glass with ginger, cinnamon and tamarind displayed in front on wood table outside.

This traditional warm beverage served around Winter Solstice and Christmas will have you curled up with a mug asking for more! We added tamarind and piloncillo to fuse the English origins of this drink with delicious Mexican staples. Enjoy, or shall we say, provecho! What is Wassail? Wassail is a warm beverage made of spices, […]

How to Make a Fermented Christmas Berry Spritzer

Fermented Christmas Berry Spritzer in mason jar on top of wood table next to fresh toyon berries.

This fermented spritzer is a great alternative to expensive store-bought kombucha. It’s full of probiotics, even without using a SCOBY. The best part is you can forage for the ingredients! Fermented Christmas Berry Spritzer December is around the corner and seasonal winter recipes are calling my name. Here in Baja California, and Southern California, we […]

Elderflower and Sage Infused Honey Recipe

overhead shot of infused honey.

This sweet sticky goodness is packed with antioxidants that can help fight off harmful bacteria and viruses. Paired with potent medicinal herbs, infused honey may be able to help you and your family remain healthy and unstoppable during the roughest months of flu season!