september csa newsletter
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7/30/2019 September Csa Newsletter
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Save the Date!
the
Herbal CSAsweet herb medicinals, llc
Fall is definitely in the air, but these
warm days linger into dusk, or what I
like to call, twilight. My favorite time of
day, twilight lends its peaceful breath of fresh air. It is a time of day with a
certain calm that affords the space to
reflect on all that has happened during
the light and all which continues during
the dark. Ebbing & flowing, workingand resting, this cycle is constant.
It has been a bountiful season, and for
this, we are grateful on many levels.
Our hearts and our bellies are full of richly nutritious foods and fruits and
herbs to delight even the smallest of
people. There are many herbs and blossoms still to be enjoyed, and so the
bees and the butterflies as well as the
hummingbirds happily buzz and dashand flutter by.
What a beautiful place we call home.
Our climate lends to such a fantastic
cornucopia of plant species. Thecomfrey leaves are big, the lemon
verbena’s fragrance transcends us to a
time and place far away, the mint is
flowering and bushing out, the
pennyroyal in its whirly glory and its it
purply-pink hue, and of course, thelavender…cut and come again, andagain, and again. All species, on a
cellular level, are preparing for the
cooler months to follow. Many blessings to you and yours.
Oxymel We have really been looking forward to offering you the incredible blend of
flavors found in this fennel garlic oxymel. We included cardamom and
blueberry with the raw honey and organic apple cider vinegar to create a
formula sure to keep your body performing optimally. With changing of
seasons, kids going to back to school, extra-curricular activities and sports,
and slightly elevated stress levels as a result of all the above, this Oxymel will
enable you to keep up by leaving any illness behind. You may try gargling the
formula if you feel sore throat coming on. There may be mini bits of garlic in
the bottle, but do not hesitate to swallow it down! It’s good for ya!
Beginning HerbalStudies 10/3-11/21
Herb Walks
October 13th &
November 2nd, 2013
Cost: $25 for 1, $45
for both. Herb walks
are included in
Beginning with
Herbs tuition.
Herbal Holidays
Join us for a fun-filled
day making gifts with
Nature’s bounty from
the heart. They are
sure to be received by
the heart. November
9th & 21st.
S U M M E R 2 0 1 3 ~ S E P T E M B E R
Immerse yourself
into the healing
world of plants. Join
me for this 7-week
course in making
plant medicine.
“ What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter
to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck
Lemon Verbena infused Honey There are some things in life that just cannot get any better. To me,lemon verbena optimizes summer, the feeling you have when it’s
summertime, and everything sweet and smell good that comes along with it. Then…you add honey. Perfect, all on it’s own. To round out a lovely summer season, and a fantastic summer herbal CSA, we arehappy to impart an extra bit of sweetness into your life. Enjoy this
delightful creation by the spoonful, drizzled over your yogurt oroatmeal, into a baked dish, over fresh steamed carrots, or directly into
your mouth. Super, duper yummy!Oh, and, don’t forget to give thanks to the bees for all their hard work!
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THE HERBAL CSA SEPTEMBER 2013
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September Herbal CSA featured cherry cordial, corn silk tincture, lavender salts, lemon verbena infused honey, fire
crush & fennel garlic oxymel ~
Lavender Salt is a fun way to spice up your cooking
Use this garden-infused item as a rub, or simply add it
to any recipe calling for salt. The flavor and aroma wil
be quite a nice treat
Corn silk Tincture
Prized for its flavor, remarkable for its effectiveness,
and honored for its long-time use, corn has been a
staple for food and medicine of people around the
world for centuries.
Corn silk is merely the hair that grows around thecorncob. When we harvested our corn this season, we
delicately retained the silk and dried it out in a basket.
The color maintained as did the fragrance. We used
brandy as well as vegetable glycerine to create this
healing tincture helpful for all your urinary tract
inflammation-reducing needs. Be well.
Fire CrushThis is a heated little concoction we just can’t get enough of. It is an
excellent base for soups or sauces, and it can be used as a spread. It
works great against cold & flu virus, so incorporate where you can
during the change of the season. Bon apetit!
In a food processor, blend
together:
2 parts torpedo red onion
1 part cayenne pepper
3 parts nasturtium flower
a dash of sea salt
a few tablespoons of olive oil
Ingredient Profiles—
- Cayenne pepper: hot & firey, healthy for
the heart, increases
circulation/metabolism/digestion
- Nasturtium: sharp, peppery, fresh,
watercress-like, relieves cold/flu & hair loss.
- Torpedo red onion: sweet, spicy, mild,
acidic, heart healthy, preventative to
common ailments, reduces bad cholesterol
The cherry cordial began back in May when we hand picked
cherries from the family ranch. With so much fruit and not
wanting any of it to go to waste, I came up with the idea of a cherry
cordial. What you are presented with here today is like art in a
bottle. The flavor profile is delightful, and even with dry vermouth
and vodka, the taste is not overpowering or overwhelming. It is
smooth, sweet, delicious and a perfect accompaniment to
sparkling water, wine, over ice or, simply, up. You can transform it
in into a martini, shaken, not stirred, with a garnish of orange peel,
lime, or chocolate (on the side, mind you). Do enjoy, share it with
your loved ones, and savor not only the flavor but also the
gorgeous ruby hue seen directly through the clear glass bottle.
Medicinally, cherries are heart healthy, excellent for the liver and
urinary tract; and helpful to the body in eliminating toxins. They
are very cleansing to the digestive tract as well. They will
definitely ‘keep you regular’. Traditionally, they have been used as
an effective treatment for gout and build up of uric acid around the
joints. Cherry cordial won’t help with gout, but it will certainly
taste good. Cin cin.