In the Kitchen with Rosalee de la Forêt
In the Kitchen with Nature Evolutionaries is a monthly feature that shares recipes from Earth-honoring, plant-wise folks passionate about delicious and healing foods. It is an invitation to connect with Nature through preparing and eating our food.
This tangy and sweet recipe is a delicious drink that hydrates and cools. Rose petals lend their flavor and love. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a wonderful adaptogen to help you modulate the negative effects of stress.
Also in this recipe are the mineral-rich dandelion roots (Taraxacum officinale), which support the liver, and the antioxidant-rich hibiscus (Sabdariffa hibiscus).
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1. Add the herbs to a quart sized canning jar.
2. Add honey.
3. Fill the jar with apple cider vinegar.
4. Cover with a glass or plastic lid (avoid metal as it will corrode).
5. Shake well.
6. If using fresh herbs, steep and store in the fridge. If using dried herbs, steep and store in a cool, dark location.
7. Let it steep for 2 weeks, continuing to shake it daily. Strain when ready.
8. Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 year.
Yield: Approximately 3¾ cups
To use: Add 1-2 tablespoons of the oxymel to a glass of sparkling water. Enjoy the sweet, tart, and refreshing drink! If you want to add more honey, feel free. This recipe also makes a good salad dressing. Simply use 1 part of the oxymel to 3 parts of oil. (For example, use 1 tablespoon oxymel to 3 tablespoons olive oil.)
Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is passionate about inspiring you to enjoy plants every single day, whether it’s marveling at their beauty or using their gifts as food and medicine. She is the best-selling author of the books Alchemy of Herbs and Wild Remedies and a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. In addition to writing books, Rosalee has taught thousands of students about herbs through her podcast, YouTube channel, and online courses. Rosalee lives in a log cabin in the Northeastern Cascades of Washington state with her husband.
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