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L AV EN D ER - RO S EM A RY V I N E G A R Put this herbal vinegar into the dinner marinade and then into your evening bath! ¼ cup (4 g) dried lavender 2 tablespoons (7 g) dried rosemary 1 cup (250 ml) apple cider vinegar Put herbs and vinegar in a clean glass jar. Cover the jar with wax/greaseproof paper and put the lid on. After a couple of days, check the jar to see if you need to top it off with more vinegar. Let mixture infuse in a cool, dark place for one month, and then strain out and discard the herbs.
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M I N ER A L T O N I C V I N E G A R Rich in minerals, this vinegar is the perfect condiment to sneak into soups, salad dressings, and summer smoothies. It is a mineral tonic vinegar and can be added to any meal calling for vinegar. ¾ cup (42 g) chopped fresh dandelion leaf ¼ cup (38 g) chopped fresh dandelion root or 1 tablespoon (12 g) crushed dried dandelion root ¾ cup (23 g) chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup (60 g) chopped fresh oatstraw or 2 tablespoons (6 g) chopped dried oatstraw 3 tablespoons (18 g) chopped fresh chamomile or 1 tablespoon (1 g) crushed dried chamomile 1 tablespoon (3 g) chopped fresh peppermint or 1 tablespoon (6 g) crushed dried peppermint ¼ cup (30 g) chopped fresh burdock or 1 teaspoon (4 g) chopped dried burdock ¼ cup (47 g) whole raisins 4 cups (1 L) apple cider vinegar
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M U S C LE R U B V I N E G A R This is such a good home remedy to have on hand, and it is so simple to make. It is very helpful to rub on after a workout or whenever your muscles feel tired and achy from overexertion. ¾ cup (36 g) chopped fresh mugwort or ¼ cup (12 g) crushed dried mugwort ¾ cup (36 g) chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ cup (13 g) crushed dried rosemary
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S LEEP Y T I M E H O N E Y Make a tea with this honey to help clean out the day and pave the way for a good night’s sleep. 1 cup (370 ml) honey 2 tablespoons (12 g) powdered lavender 2 tablespoons (12 g) powdered chamomile 1 teaspoon (2 g) powdered lemon balm ½ teaspoon (1 g) powdered nutmeg
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S P I C ED H O N E Y This is a handy marinade honey to have around. It helps with digestion, calms the nerves, uplifts the spirit, and chases colds away. 1 cup (370 ml) honey 2 tablespoons (12 g) powdered lavender 1 tablespoon (6 g) powdered rosemary 1 tablespoon (6 g) powdered fennel seed ½ teaspoon (1 g) powdered cinnamon ½ teaspoon (1 g) powdered nutmeg
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TA M A R I H O N E Y M A R I N A D E This is a staple ingredient in my refrigerator. It turns any stir-fry into an epicurean delight. ¼ cup (60 ml) tamari ¼ cup (93 ml) Ginger Honey (page 165) 1 garlic clove, minced Mix ingredients and let sit for a couple of hours before using. This sauce is good for about two weeks or more stored in the refrigerator.
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T U R M ER I C H O N E Y There is more turmeric in this honey than there are herbs in the other honey recipes. It isn’t because it makes it taste better, that is for sure! This is a medicinal honey that is popular
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