Saturday, November 26, 2011

Sip This

Making a tincture is very simple.

You fill a jar with herbs of your choosing, cover them with your choice of alcohol (vodka or rum works), put a tight cap on it, store it in a dark cabinet, shake it up once in a while. Low and behold, a month later you will have a fine elixir awaiting your palette. Strain the herbs and keep close by for when you need some healing.

The better the alcohol, the better the final product (obviously).

Mix it up with a few complimentary herbs or keep it simple with just one.

KNOW YOUR STUFFBe sure you do your research about the herbs you choose before brewing your tincture(s) as to be aware of the recommended dose(s) and side effects of what you're working with. Herbs are powerful! Treat them as such. (I must remind myself, too!!)

A tincture is to be respected, savored and enjoyed consciously. 


Lemongrass

Orange peel


Rosemary, lavender, and culinary sage

-B. Pearl





Friday, November 25, 2011

Givin Thanks

Autumn technicolors 
Lushness filling sparse spaces
Huichol tobacco still commanding it's presence 
Green zebra tomatoes fruiting
Birds of paradise sayin heyyy
Nasturtium flowers kissing the sky 
Mysterious fuzzy orange blooms
Aloes dazzling with psychedelic shoots
Digestive system workin overtime
Realizing that the holidays,
However commercialized, overrated and irritating,
Are all about
Celebrating life in the essence of love
Yes yes... GRATITUDE.






I would love to know what this is (plant ID, anyone?)





Thanksgivin pickins!!


-B. Pearl