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This site is for the curious; for those who approach life as perennial students, seeking to learn something new each day.
As a self-described herb nerd and DIY junkie, the Redheaded Herbalist is a depository for self experiments, recipes and ideas — from herbalism to nourishing “real food” recipes to homemade skincare to gardening — all through a holistic lens.
Come learn along with me!
Why & How to Grow Horseradish
Smoking Your Own Gourmet Finishing Salt
‘Enchanted Forest’ Pine Pitch Perfume
A Look at Squalane as a Solvent for Extracting Oil-Soluble Plant Constituents
Chili Crisp Vinaigrette
Spicy Szechuan Chili Crisp
Scent-sational Science: Using Aromatherapy for Better Sleep
Easter ‘Peeps’ with Real Marshmallow Root
Do You Practice Good Sleep Hygiene?
Rendering Your Own Purified Tallow for Skincare
‘Winter Kiss’ Overnight Lip Rescue with Lanolin
This site is for the curious; for those who approach life as perennial students, seeking to learn something new each day.
As a self-described herb nerd and DIY junkie, the Redheaded Herbalist is a depository for self experiments, recipes and ideas — from herbalism to nourishing “real food” recipes to homemade skincare to gardening — all through a holistic lens.
Come learn along with me!
Prepared Horseradish with Dandelion Vinegar
If you ran out and got yourself a big ol’ pile of horseradish roots after reading last week’s post, now what? What do you do with them?
Make some prepared horseradish, of course!
Why & How to Grow Horseradish
At first encounter, horseradish’s intense spiciness might seem overwhelming, but with repeated exposure, its complex flavors can be truly appreciated. The initial heat gives way to a slightly sweet and tangy undertone, adding depth and character to dishes. Its sharpness can be invigorating and add a lovely ‘kick’ to a variety of culinary creations.
Horseradish tends to have a “love it or hate it” reputation, but for those willing to embrace its bold flavors, it’s an acquired taste worth acquiring!
Smoking Your Own Gourmet Finishing Salt
Smoked finishing salts are a fun way to add a unique and flavorful touch to your dishes.
The main downside is the cost… smoked salts tends to be marketed as artisan products and can get pretty spendy. Fortunately, if you already have a grill or smoker, smoking your own salt at home is inexpensive and super simple!
‘Enchanted Forest’ Pine Pitch Perfume
In aromatherapy, the resinous aroma of pine pitch is known for its uplifting and invigorating qualities, helping to improve mood and reduce stress. I can vouch for this effect… the smell of pine pitch makes me SO happy!
And while my precious pine tar is amazing for topical conditions like warts, splinters and all sorts of inflamed, irritated skin, it’s incredibly thick and sticky and just doesn’t lend itself to dabbing on your pulse points.
So I decided I needed (NEEDED) to make myself a pine pitch perfume.
A Look at Squalane as a Solvent for Extracting Oil-Soluble Plant Constituents
This post is the result of a burning question I had about squalane’s effectiveness as a menstruum. Try as I might, squalane herbal infusions rarely had anywhere near the vibrance of color I would get from my other infusions using oils like olive oil or tallow. Sometimes they stubbornly remained crystal clear, begging the question(s): Is the squalane actually extracting anything? Can it be infused with plant constituents for use in skincare formulations? Inquiring minds want to know!
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