Sarah Munro’s Herbal Hair Rinse
Summer is here and the sun has had its way with my hair which is now dry and brittle. Making herbal hair rinses is one of my favorite way to revive hair that has been damaged by sun, chlorine, and seawater.
Summer is here and the sun has had its way with my hair which is now dry and brittle. Making herbal hair rinses is one of my favorite way to revive hair that has been damaged by sun, chlorine, and seawater.
Herbal Shampoos predate our modern store-bought products and are surprisingly easy and cheap to make, especially during the summer. This is an easy and inexpensive recipe that will keep your hair healthy and clean and free from perfumes and other chemicals.
Simmer pots are not just for winter. When you use fresh herbs and fruit, you can fill your house with the scents of summer.
Basil is overflowing in the garden and today I’m using some of it to make Basil Salt which is a perfect addition to grilled chicken and veggies.
Herbal ice is a great way to add flavor and fun to cold summer drinks like lemonade and Iced tea, as well as any cocktail of your choice.
For those of us who need an anti-stress activity, try lavender bath salts the next time you soak in the tub. There’s nothing more relaxing than sea salt and lavender that both help ease muscles aches and general anxiety.
It’s almost lavender season and today’s herbal recipe is for a fresh yogurt, honey, and lavender face mask. It’s great for all types of skin!
My lavender is growing like crazy and it’s almost time to harvest it. There are so many uses for lavender, but making lavender salt is my all-time favorite.
I am furiously picking wild violets before the disappear for another year. And this week, I’m using the flowers to make a lovely and refreshing Violet Lemonade.
Now that Spring is officially here, it’s time to forage Violets to make a lovely and refreshing Violet Tea.
Wild violets are everywhere, so I’m making a quick batch of Violet Simple Syrup to use on pancakes, to mix with sparkling water, and to use in one of my favorite Easter cocktails.
It’s Spring and it’s now time to make use of those early spring flowers. One of my favorites, wild violets, make a lovely infused vinegar.