Pumpkin Spice Chai: Easy, 5-minute Recipe
I love Chai. Who doesn't? The challenge with making chai is that to do it right, you've got to slow down and focus. Some days, that's just not viable for me. Fall, when the kids are back to school and…
Show 85: Herb Lab Kids, Nature and Nettle
This week in Herb Lab we had the chance to play in the mud and harvest some Spring nettles at Doris Ranch.
How to make Holiday Pomanders – Cloven Fruit
The pomanders of my youth were made by pushing an endless bowl of cloves into what seemed to be an oversized orange. These pomanders retain the lovely scent of spiced citrus but have a bit more variety and take much…
How to make Chili Pepper Ornaments
Bright red peppers shine merrily against the deep green of holiday trees. This ornament is basically a tiny ristra for decorating. It is easy to make and can be made more fancy depending on the artistic skill of the maker.…
How to make Ristras – Chili Pepper Strings
Ristras are traditional way to dry chili peppers for later use. The ristras that are available in farms stands in the American southwest can be up to 5 feet in length. Many households do not need that many peppers. These…
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Here is a simple bird feeder that any child can make with a minimum amount of help from an adult. This is great activity for large groups of children in conjunction with a lesson on wildlife. I used almond butter…
