As winter sets in, your immune system works harder than ever. This week’s herbal tip brings you a gentle, effective remedy that supports your defenses using just a few classic ingredients. Ingredients:• 1 cup dried elderberries• 3 cups water• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger• 1 cinnamon stick• 3–4 whole cloves•…
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RECIPE: Fermented Cinnamon–Ginger Kombucha with Elderflower
Fermented herbal drinks are a gentle way to support wellness during the colder months. Try this recipe if you’re starting to feel under the weather. Homemade Fermented Cinnamon–Ginger Kombucha with Elderflower Ingredients:• 1 SCOBY + 1 cup starter tea• 3 liters water• 6–8 black or green tea bags (or 2…
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Horseradish for Colds
Benefits: Helps loosen phlegmDissolves mucusSupports urinary problems Below are a few tips on how to use horseradish during cold and flu season. You can use it not only when you’re sick, but also as a preventive remedy. Horseradish honey Peel fresh horseradish and grate it finely. Mix with honey. Take this mixture…
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RECIPE: Family Pumpkin Soup
There’s something truly magical about autumn, isn’t there? It arrives quietly, wrapping us in crisp air and golden light. The trees blush in brilliant reds and oranges, and each gust of wind sends a confetti of leaves swirling through the streets. Pumpkins line doorsteps, and children’s laughter echoes as they…
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RECIPE: Traditional Czech Kolache (Sweet Yeast Pastries)
Our grandmother bakes these, and as soon as she takes the fluffy kolaches out of the oven, the sweet aroma of dough and filling draws everyone in the house to the table. Soft, buttery, and filled with sweet cheese, poppy seeds, or fruit jam, kolache are one of the most…
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We’re Working on the New Winter Issue!
The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp, and that means one thing — it’s time for cozy evenings with a cup of tea and a good read. Our editorial team is already hard at work on the new winter issue of My Herbs, which will be out soon,…
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RECIPE: Rustic Apple Strudel with Lemon Balm
Since we’re a family business, we get to enjoy some delicious perks. This light, fragrant twist on the classic Central European strudel combines sweet apples and cinnamon with a touch of lemon balm for a fresh, slightly citrusy aroma. My mum baked it last week, and it disappeared from our…
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Herbs for Better Sleep
Autumn’s shorter days can leave us feeling restless at night. Many people struggle with falling asleep once the evenings grow longer and the body’s natural rhythm changes. Instead of reaching for sleeping pills, you can turn to herbs. These gentle allies have helped calm busy minds for centuries. Here are…
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RECIPE: Immunity Tea for Cold Weather
When the air turns chilly, there’s nothing like a steaming cup of homemade herbal tea. This season, try a simple blend: Autumn Immunity Tea Steep all ingredients in hot water for 10 minutes, strain, and enjoy with a spoonful of honey. In My Herbs, we regularly share easy-to-follow recipes like…
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How to Make Herbal Vinegar
With fall slowly approaching, your herb garden is probably overflowing with fragrant leaves. Instead of letting them go to waste, why not preserve their flavors in a simple herbal vinegar? It’s an easy way to carry the taste of late summer into your fall and winter cooking. Herbal vinegars are…