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Basil lemonade:
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and remove from heat
Add 4 TB of basil (fresh or dry)
Steep covered for 20-25 min
Add lemon and honey to desired taste
Marianna Voulgaris
6 days ago1 min read


Basil Pesto:
1 Cup Basil
1 cup parmesan cheese
½ Cup pine nuts
5 cloves of garlic
Add olive oil to desired consistency
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
-can be made vegan by substituting Parmesan with walnuts, lemon juice and salt.
Marianna Voulgaris
6 days ago1 min read


Wisdom and Clarity Tea
2 Bay leaves
1 TB Violet Leaf
1 TB Chrysanthemum Flowers
1 TB Gotu Kola
1 TB Passionflower
¼ tsp Lavender Flowers
Bring 5 Cups of Water to a boil, remove from heat, add herbs and cover to steep for 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
Add honey and lemon if desired!
Marianna Voulgaris
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
2 tsp of ground Bay leaf (about 20 medium Bay leaves)
1 TB paprika
1 tsp mustard seed powder
½ tsp ginger powder
½ tsp black pepper powder
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne
1/8 allspice
1/8 tsp clove
1/8 tsp cardamom
Marianna Voulgaris
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Immune Strength and Protection Echinacea Tea
Steep Echinacea, Lemon Balm, Cinnamon Chips, Cardamom Pods and Stevia. Enjoy!
Marianna Voulgaris
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Clear My Skin Tea
Simmer Herbs with 4 cups of water for 25 min. Steep and enjoy!
Marianna Voulgaris
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Immune Honey
Immune Honey infused with echinacea, rose, marshmallow and cinnamon.
Marianna Voulgaris
Oct 14, 20251 min read


St. John’s Wort Oil
Pint Mason Jar
Enough St. John’s wort to fill jar leaving 3 inches of space at the top
Oil of your choice (Sunflower, Safflower, Jojoba, MCT oil will offer the longest shelf life)
Directions: Fill jar with St. John’s Wort leaving 3 inches of space at the top. Fill and cover 2 inches above St. John’s Wort with oil. Cover jar and tighten lid. Label the jar with the date and allow to sit for 2-4 weeks. Can leave in a sunny window to infuse light and shake oil every few days.
Marianna Voulgaris
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Repair and Rebuild My Nerves
1 TB St. John’s Wort
½ TB Yarrow
1 TB Nettle
½ Skullcap
2 TB Lemon Balm
Pinch of cinnamon
Tea recipe: Boil 5 cups of water. Add herbs. Steep covered for 15 min.
Strain herbs. Add lemon and honey and enjoy as you set your intentions.
Marianna Voulgaris
Jul 5, 20251 min read


My Light and Strength Tea or Bath
2TB St. John’s wort, 1 TB Calendula flowers, 1 TB Oat Straw, 1 TB Lemon Balm. Tea recipe: Boil 5 cups of water. Add herbs. Steep covered for 15 min. Strain herbs. Add lemon and honey and enjoy as you set your intentions. Bath directions: Double recipe and pour boiling water over herbs and cover with lid. Allow to sit for 4 hours. Strain herbs and pour into bath water after your tub is full. Enjoy!
Marianna Voulgaris
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Relax Clear and Lemon Calm Tea
2 TB Lemon Balm, 1 TB Passionflower, 1 TB Lemon Verbena, ¼ TB spearmint. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat. Steep with lid on for 15 min. Strain herbs and relax and rejuvenate!
Marianna Voulgaris
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Lemon Balm Sun Tea Lemonade
½ cup Lemon Balm Leaves, 8 cups of water. Place in mason jar with lid and allow to sit in sun for 2-3 hours. Add the juice of 2-3 lemons and honey to taste. Store in fridge and enjoy!
Marianna Voulgaris
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Honey Lemon Balm Spritzer
In a large pitcher mix honey and warm water, crush lemon balm leaves and add lemon juice. Chill, add lemon slices to garnish and serve. Enjoy this tasty lemon balm spritzer!
Marianna Voulgaris
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Lemon Balm Pesto
1 1/2 Cup Spinach, 1/3 cup Lemon Balm Leaves, 3 cloves of garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, ¼ olive oil, 1/3 cup pine nuts, ¼ tsp salt. Place all ingredients in food processor. Add olive oil to desired texture. Enjoy!
Marianna Voulgaris
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Dandelion Oil
Put wilted dandelion flowers and leaves in a mason jar and cover with oil of choice and fill 2 inches above plant material. Let it sit in sunny window for 2 weeks. Store stock in fridge.
Marianna Voulgaris
May 9, 20251 min read


Dandelion Pesto
½ cup pine nuts
3 cloves of garlic
2 cups of dandelion leaves fresh
1 TB lemon juice
1 TB lemon zest
½ cup olive oil
½ tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Marianna Voulgaris
May 9, 20251 min read


Dandelion Root Muffins
¾ Cup milk or non-dairy milk
1 TB of dandelion root powder (can grind in coffee grinder or use tea bag if powder not available)
3 cups flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ cup of softened coconut oil or butter
3 eggs
½ cup chopped pecans
Marianna Voulgaris
May 9, 20251 min read


Dandelion Flower Syrup
Add flowers and water to pot and boil until reduced in half (30-45 min) Add Remaining ingredients and reduce to desired thickness.
Marianna Voulgaris
May 9, 20251 min read


Home in Myself Relaxing Bath Blend
Home in Myself Relaxing Bath Blend: Large Tea Ball or Muslin Bag, 2 TB Motherwort, 1 TB Chamomile, 1TB Roses, 1 TB Lavender. Fill tub with plants and enjoy!
Marianna Voulgaris
Apr 18, 20251 min read


Relax and Nourish Me: Motherwort and Lemon Balm Tincture
Relax and Nourish Me: Motherwort and Lemon Balm TinctureWhat you'll need: Pint Mason Jar. Fresh or dry Lemon Balm and Motherwort. 2 oz Lemon Balm. 1 oz Motherwort (Weight will vary depending on if you are using fresh or dry plants). Fill jar with dry or fresh motherwort and lemon balm leaving 2 inches of space at the top of the jar. Add Vodka or Brandy 2 inches above plant material. Seal with lid and allow to sit for 4-6 weeks.
Marianna Voulgaris
Apr 18, 20251 min read
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