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, DIY junkie and tallow fan girl, 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!

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, DIY junkie and tallow fan girl, 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!

Tincturing Beyond the Folk Method

Herbalists who practice the folk method rely on their senses and experience instead of precise measurements and formulas. It’s simple, intuitive and flexible and, because it doesn’t require a lot of measuring and math, it’s appealing to those of us who prefer a more natural and less technical approach to herbalism. The folk method produces a perfectly good tincture for personal home use, but there are times when the folk method just isn’t sufficient.

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Fermented Hot Honey

Hot honey is one of those culinary wonders that is just as home in the medicine cabinet as it is in the kitchen. Melding the sweetness of honey with the spicy heat of peppers, fermented hot honey creates a unique and complex, yet well-balanced flavor profile. The result is a glorious spicy ambrosia that has countless culinary and medicinal uses!

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Ditch the Packets & Make Your Own Healthy, Homemade Ranch Mix

Calling all Ranch lovers!

Ranch is the all-purpose condiment most of us grew up dunking into. It’s a classic that goes with everything from dressings and dips to marinades and seasonings. Honestly, is there anything Ranch dressing can’t make better?

But have you ever actually looked at the ingredient list on those seasoning packets? Yeah… it’s not pretty.

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