chrysalis, Author at Chrysalis Herbs

The Herb Blurb – November 2020

Yep, the world is a strange place right now. We’ll eventually get through this and looking back may see that this time of upheaval was […]

Chamomile

Chamomile is an often-overlooked little herb that has been used for centuries for a variety of maladies. There are two common varieties; German Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita) and […]

Coconut Fish Soup

Sounds weird but actually quite tasty. You could sub in leftover chicken if you’re not a fish fan. Cooking oil ½ cup chopped leek, shallot, […]

The Herb Blurb – October 2020

Here we are in October of 2020, the weirdest October ever. With the pandemic, stolen election fears, crazy weather, and a general feeling of anxiety […]

Apple Chutney

3 large tart cooking apples (such as green Granny Smith) peeled, cored, and chopped 1 small red or green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion […]

Apple Oatmeal Crisp

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup flour 1/2 cup melted butter 3 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples 2 tsp cinnamon […]

Best Ever Granola

1/3 cup honey or agave nectar (or to taste) 1/3 cup brown sugar “ 1 ½ tsp vanilla 2 cups oats 1 cup sunflower seeds […]

Oatmeal Bath

1/2 cup oatmeal Clean cotton sock Calendula petals, lavender buds, or rose petals (optional) Mix oatmeal with herbs and put it into a clean cotton […]

Oats

Okay, really a grain but herbalists love it! In crazy, stressful times I turn to oats for solace. Oats are nourishing, calming, and fortifying. They […]