Old World Herbalism with Maria Treben

Old World Herbalism with Maria Treben

Last fall I was deep into studying my Czech ancestry and was particularly interested in connecting with culinary and herbal traditions that may have been practiced by my late relatives. A fellow herbalist pointed me towards the work of Maria Treben, who was born in Zatec, Bohemia, the largest of the Czeck lands in what is now the Czech Republic.

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Vivienne's Citrus Honey with Rosehip

Vivienne's Citrus Honey with Rosehip

Herbal honeys are arguably one of the most enjoyable ways to consume herbs.

My kids go nuts for a warm spoonful of herb infused honey after dinner, and making it is a fun process we can do together without totally upending the kitchen.

My daughter Vivienne recently created this simple recipe with lemon, orange and rosehip. It’s a light, uplifting honey that’s ideal for late winter when you’ve HAD IT with chilly temps and grey skies.

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