This year was special — our 10-year reunion of Connie’s Favorites! A whole decade of searching, sampling, learning, tossing out the duds, discovering treasures, and asking myself, “Would I actually use this at home?” So for this milestone year, I pulled together something extra meaningful: the favorites of my favorites — the true standouts from the last decade. If you missed the class, consider this your personal recap, warm beverage optional but highly recommended. 1. Peppe

When the school bell rings, it’s not just pencils and lunchboxes that get packed — classrooms also carry a full lineup of new germs....

Article written by Herbal Intern Val Effertz What are seed bombs? A mixture of clay, compost, water, and of course seeds all rolled into...

Nettle cupcakes are such a fun treat to do in the spring/early summer. With the added lemon or lime flavor, it makes a delightful sweet...

Connie's Lavender London Fog If you know me well, you know that I love LAVENDER. You may also know that I love TEA, especially earl grey...

Ingredients: 1 pound lamb, cubed 1/2 cup dry red wine (Merlot) 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin cold-pressed 2 T....

Smoothies don't just have to be cold and fruity for the summer. Try this healthy chai tea latte smoothie to stay warm in the winter!...

Burger Ingredients 1 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup feta crumbles 2 tablespoon of parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika salt pepper Tzatziki...

Looking for a way to preserve your fresh herbs so you can use them long past the summer months? One easy way is to make an herb flavored...

Nettle as been widely used for food, medicine, fiber and fabric dyes for thousands of years. Nettles are covered with tiny stinging hairs...

Fermented vegetables are loaded with good bacteria that we need to stay healthy. The cultured vegetables contain live enzymes and also...

Many people hate the sight of Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) and will do anything to try to eradicate it. It is often considered...

Latin Name: Chenopodium album About the Plant: This annual belongs to the spinach and beet family. A very common wild edible found in...

INGREDIENTS 1 Quart filtered water (Distilled water has a longer shelf life) ¼ c. Thyme leaf, dried ¼ c. Mullein leaf, dried ¼ c....

Fire Cider, Cyclone Cider, Dragon Water are just some of the names used for this traditional folk medicine cold remedy. I call it “Good...

A powerful liver cleansing tonic Ingredients 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and...

This special preparation can be taken in frequent doses when you are coming down with a cold or flu or are already sick. Take 1-2...

Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Lavender: Four Helpful Herbs This is a very simple recipe that will help your body to fight off cold and flu....

Cook with lovage for more quercetin. Lovage is one of those garden herbs that are bold and strong growing. It looks like a huge Italian...

This simple herbal tea is both nourishing and sensationally tasting. Ingredients: ½ ounce fresh Sage leaves 2 tablespoons raw honey Zest...