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A few of my favorite things

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens 🎶  The following collections of hand-picked equipment and products are things that I find useful. After much trial and error, these are the things that have stood that test of time.

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meal prep

When it comes to fitting wholesome, homemade meals into our busy lives, it has to be as simple and convenient as possible. The right tools can make all the difference.

fermenting, preservation & food storage

Preserve your healthy kitchen creations and garden bounty!

Black Garlic Fermenter
Linen Knot Bag Bread Keeper
Euro Cuisine Greek Yogurt Maker with Extra Fine Mesh Strainer
Electric Mason Cordless Vacuum Sealer Kit for Wide-Mouth & Regular-Mouth Mason Jars
Large Weck Glass Jar for Sourdough
Redmond Real Salt - Ancient Fine Sea Salt, Unrefined Mineral Salt
Tribest Sedona Express
Flip-Top Glass Bottles for Beverages, Oil, Vinegar, Kombucha, Water Kefir
Souper Cubes 1 Cup Silicone Freezer Tray With Lid
OXO Brew Tea Infuser Basket 6 oz
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer
Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot 1.5 Gallon (Great for Kombucha!)
Trellis + Co. 316 Stainless Steel Fermentation Lids
The TUBE+ Cold Brew Coffee Maker & Tea Strainer (64oz/2qt)
Reusable & Reversible Unbleached Cotton Bowl Cover
10 Silicone Non Stick Sheets fits Sedona Express Dehydrator
Souper Cubes 2 Tbsp Silicone Freezer Tray With Lid
Leakproof Silicone Sealing Lid Inserts/Liners for Mason Jars
Küchenprofi 18/10 Stainless Steel Funnel with Filter
Stainless Mesh Strainers, Set for 3
Herb Drying Rack
OXO 3-Piece Reusable Silicone Lid and Splatter Guard Set
Presto 12 Qt Electric Pressure Canner
Souper Cubes 1/2 Cup Silicone Freezer Tray With Lid
Emile Henry Ceramic Italian Bread Loaf Baker
OXO Glass Candy Thermometer
1/2 Gallon Glass Jars (Great for Storing Herbs!)
All American 1930 Pressure Cooker/Canner
Cultures for Health Greek Yogurt Starter Culture
Harvest Right Home Pro Freeze Dryer
Jarware Stainless Oil Cruet Lid for Mason Jars
Anchor Hocking Storage & Food Preperation Glass Food Storage 7-Cup
Souper Cubes 2 Cup Silicone Freezer Tray With Lid

favorite books - herbs, foraging & gardening

A short list of some of the most useful and often reached for books on my shelf.

favorite books - general

A short list of some of the most useful and often reached for books on my shelf.

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The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking
The Clot Thickens: The enduring mystery of heart disease
The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor
Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia
Reframe Your Brain: The User Interface for Happiness and Success
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life: A New, Unifying Approach to Cell Function
The Science of Spice: Understand Flavor Connections and Revolutionize Your Cooking
Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World
Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
The Science of Good Cooking: Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats
Gut and Physiology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Allergies, Autoimmune Illness, Arthritis, Gut Problems, Fatigue, Hormonal Problems, Neurological Disease and More
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
The Truth About Beauty: Transform Your Looks And Your Life From The Inside Out
Nourishing Fats: Why We Need Animal Fats for Health and Happiness
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Atomic Habits
Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

foraging

When it comes to wildcrafting, being prepared is key. You never know when you’ll stumble upon a prime foraging opportunity! I always keep a kit in my car *just in case*.

supplements

Supplementing is a highly individual thing. These are some that that I trust and take on a regular basis.

formulating & herbal preparations

Some basic equipment that any formulator will find useful.

Dynamic MX070 MiniPro Variable Speed Detachable Mixer, 6.5"
Large Plastic Syringe (Helpful for Filling Bottles)
34oz French Press - great for Nourishing Herbal Infusions
Making Plant Medicine
Leviton Table Top Plug In Lamp Dimmer (to Fine-tune Heat Setting on Crockpot)
Electric Spice, Coffee Grinder
Empty Deodorant Containers Round
1/2 Gallon Glass Jars (Great for Storing Herbs!)
Herbal Constituents, 2nd Edition
Dynamic MiniPro Homogenizer Attachment
Mini Mixer
8oz Clear Glass Pump Bottles
2 oz Round Glass Jars with Inner Liners
Jennings Digital Pocket Scale 0.01g
My Weigh iM01 0.01g Dual Display Scale
Refillable Aluminum Essential Oil Personal Inhaler
Stainless Mesh Strainers, Set for 3
Dishwasher Safe Fiberglass Chopsticks
Küchenprofi 18/10 Stainless Steel Funnel with Filter
2-oz Cobalt Blue Glass Dropper Bottles
Oval Plastic Lip Balm Tubes With Lids
Silicone Lip Balm Tube Filling Tray
UV-resistant Brilliant Black 2-ounce Boston Round Tincture Bottles
Stainless Steel Funnel with 200 Mesh Food Filter Strainer
Disposable White Aromatherapy, Essential Oils Paper Test Strips
Wusthof Mezzaluna/Ulu and Cutting Bowl
Empty Refillable Glass Nasal Spray Bottles
The TUBE+ Cold Brew Coffee Maker & Tea Strainer (64oz/2qt)
OXO Brew Tea Infuser Basket 6 oz
Borosilicate Glass Beakers
Leakproof Silicone Sealing Lid Inserts/Liners for Mason Jars
Tribest Sedona Express
Bonsai, Garden Scissors
Non-Contact Laser Temperature Gun
Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine
Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care

home apothecary

Some of the essentials you will find in my home apothecary.

Portable Nebulizer, Handhold Mesh Atomizer
Psyllium Husk Pre & Probiotic Fiber
Lavender essential oil can be helpful for stress and anxiety. It can also be used neat on minor burns. (It's also excellent for keeping away wool-eating pests!)
1:5 40-60% Fresh Strobile Hops Extract is an excellent sedative!
Magnesium Bath Flakes
Triple Calm Magnesium (Glycinate, Malate & Taurate)
Making Plant Medicine
Activated Charcoal Capsules
Oil of Oregano for cold and flu symptoms
1:5 45-55% Fresh Leaf Mullein Tincture is an essential for respiratory support (especially during fire season!)
Ginger Pastilles (or any convenient form of ginger) can be a lifesaver for an upset tummy
1:3 55-70% Fresh Nettle Leaf Tincture is a lifesaver for allergy season
CAPSULE-IT Easy Capsule Filler
Magnesium Oil Spray
Empty Clear Gelatin Capsules Size 000
Nasya Oil (purchased or homemade!)
Sodium Ascorbate Buffered Vitamin C Powder
Waterpulse Peri Bottle for Perineal Care
Organic, Cold Pressed Castor Oil, Glass Bottle
Ceramic Neti Pot
Empty Refillable Glass Nasal Spray Bottles
Heritage Store Wool Flannel for Castor Oil Pack
Stainless Sitz Bath, Yoni Steam
Redmond Real Salt - Ancient Fine Sea Salt, Unrefined Mineral Salt
Reusable Organic Bamboo Cotton Makeup Remover Pads
5.5" Granite Mortar & Pestle
1/2 Gallon Glass Jars (Great for Storing Herbs!)
Herbal bitters taken with meals for digestion support
Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine
Unbleached Tea Filter Bags for Loose Leaf Tea
Refillable Aluminum Essential Oil Personal Inhaler
Nasopure Nasal Wash

self care

How many ways can we take care of ourselves every day?

sleep

Perhaps this should also fall under “self care,” but sleep is so important it gets its own category.

gardening & sprouting

My favorite tools and resources to keep green things on the menu year ’round.

travel essentials

Packing is a delicate balancing act of bringing along the essentials without overpacking. These are some of mine.

wool care

These are some of my essentials for keeping my precious wool garments fresh and looking new!

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