Spoon the succotash onto warmed dinner plates. Arrange the scallops over the top and serve right away. As we begin the fall and winter season, it is important to make special preparations for the long, cold months ahead. The winter season places a strain on our bodies and with shorter days and less sunlight, our immune system lowers. Having remedies at the ready, to use at the first sign of cold and flu is the best means to assuring health. We should use herbs in the early stages of a cold, before it has a chance to settle in and get comfortable. Ginger is a classic remedy for helping the body to throw off a cold. It is warming and stimulating to the immune system. Preparing ginger in the form of a tincture (an alcohol extraction) means you can simply squirt some into hot water and you have an instant tea. And in true herbalista style, it that tastes great! Red Powder is rich in anthocyanins which are a type of flavonoid that give the plants their deep rich color. Herbs such as hawthorn and rosehips that contain anthocyanins are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The herbs and spices used in shakers need to be finely powdered. Home powdering isn’t sufficient for many spices as standard blenders aren’t powerful enough to completely break them down. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just cutting your teeth in the kitchen, The Herbal Kitchen will transform how you think about using herbs and spices in your food.

One of the first flowers to bloom as winter warms into spring, violets have a long and colorful history. Used in perfumery and many culinary traditions, violets are a beautiful and aromatic addition to most any preparation, whether for body or belly. The violet not only provide delightful aroma and color, but is also high in vitamin C. Last year, about this time, I shared how to make violet ice cubes. This March we will work the violet flowers into a delicately flavored syrup. The recipe below uses white sugar in an attempt to preserve the gorgeous purple color. But you are welcome to use honey if you like. Please note that honey syrups must be stored in the fridge for preservation. Put some Red Powder on your kitchen table and see what happens! Enjoy this wonderfully creative and delicious journey! How to Make Herbal Sprinkles Equipment When I ask the question, "What are the spices in your cabinet for?", you will most likely answer with the word.. flavor. You will say that spices are in your cabinet to flavor your food. Red Powder is a great way to include anthocyanin rich herbs into your diet. Herbal sprinkles bring the healing qualities of your apothecary to the center of your daily culinary experience. The secret to transforming easy dishes into extraordinary meals? Fresh herbs. In The Herbal Kitchen, IACP award-winning cookbook author and acclaimed Herbfarm Restaurant chef Jerry Traunfeld presents simple dishes using herbs straight from the market, windowsill, or garden.When you improve your digestion you also relax more easily, sleep better, get fewer colds and have more energy at the end of the day. Kami’s passion for herbal medicine was propelled by an excruciating brain surgery at 19 years old that was the result of a medication side-effect. Awakening from the slumber of the standard drug solution approach to health, she was called by the plants. Now her 30 years of teaching herbal medicine has helped thousands of people learn to use herbal remedies as the centerpiece of their health care plan. She has taught herbal medicine at the University of California School of Nursing and the Integral Health Master’s degree program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is the author of The Herbal Kitchen and her live and online workshops fuel the home herbalism movement to revitalize our relationship with the plant world and work with herbal medicine for home wellness care. Herbs in the kitchen not only augment the flavor of what you eat, they support your overall health and wellness on a daily basis.

Float a muslin bag filled with one heaping tablespoon of mulling blend per quart of cider or liter of wine.The long, cold, nights and gray days of winter can leave us feeling a little blue. This tea blend combines the power of herbal adaptogens with warming spices. Adaptogens help our bodies handle to stressful environments, balances body systems, and nourishes us at the deepest level. Tulsi basil is an adaptogen that promotes the metabolism, protects the heart, balances blood sugar, enhances immunity, promotes longevity, and tastes great! A species of basil, it has a spicier and more floral flavor than the common italian basil. Tulsi is also known as holy basil and is worshipped by Hindus as the avatar of goddess Lakshmi. Tulsi grows quite easily here in Atlanta and will last well into the fall. By combining Tulsi with a digestive chai blend, we can warm our hearts and bodies to stay healthy and happy in these final days of winter.