The newest issue is out and as always, we are a bit awed by the stunning variety and amazing willingness to share exhibited in these pages.
This is our 25th year!!!
Anybody who ever took a soap class with my sister and me probably listened to how we started making soap from an article in a magazine. It took us weeks to figure out why it wasn't working out (although we still don't know exactly), and mainly it was that the topic of soapmaking is much more than a 2 page article can convey. One of our goals at TEH is to try to be certain that instructions are clear enough to be followed, and if needed, we'll write additional info to go with it. That's a rarity, though.
Subscribers from the early days might be scratching their heads and remembering it differently. I distinctly recall an article on flower essences that never got to the point, and perhaps a few others with incomplete instructions. Problem was that back then I didn't always know. To be fair, I was familiar with traditional homeopathy, but that is a different process from flower essences, and neither was widely known all those years ago (in the muggle world).
Oh I've learned a lot in the past quarter century. I still cringe thinking about the recipe Cindy Jones sent for Tabbouleh, and I wrote back because (thinking tabbouleh was a grain) I didn't see it listed in the ingredients. She graciously ignored my email.
I intend to continue committing faux pas, and it's even more interesting with my sis Maryanne encouraging and committing her own. Our motto: If we can do this, anyone can!
Here's the cover and table of contents:
Crossword, Fresh
Slate 2026 single issue
Herbs and nature in winter are featured.
Field Notes from the Editor
Beginning our 25th year, and
so much gratitude to our contributors!
About the Cover
In the cool quiet days, we notice different things.
Turmeric, 2026 Herb of the Year,
Kristine Brown RH(AHG)
Magnificent monograph that includes dyeing, tincture recipe, oil infusion, and
paste!
Cooking with “Pantry Herbs” When the
Garden Sleeps, Marcy Lautanen Raleigh
How to pep up everything with dried herbs?
Marcy has her ways!
Welcome 2026 Word Find
Finding winter in words
Do You Need a Kitchen Witch? Jackie Johnson
I mean, who doesn’t, right? Learn about
why you need one, and then follow the instructions to make your own.
Wild Mountain Fire Cider, Connie
Byers
Fortify your Fire Cider with plants that are regional to you.
Herbs for Healthy Creative Exploration,
Jessicka Nebesni
Experiment with some herbs that can help your creativity flow.
ESCAPE FROM IT ALL, Melissa Steele
A garden sanctuary can be created in many ways, from a small corner, to a bench
under a tree, to a magnificent area to relax in. Get some ideas here.
BOOK REVIEW - Geneology of Plant Foods by Nathaniel Altman
Tina (resident forager and adventurous eater) writes about all of the wonderful
reasons this book is a great addition to the plant lover’s bookshelf.
Ask The Aromatherapist, Janet
Gutierrez MS
There are lots of hows and whys when it comes to blending essential oils for
our creations. Is it different for
physical vs emotional wellbeing? What is
the recommended dilution? All in this
article.
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Mugging in the Kitchen!
Alicia Allen
It’s no mystery how convenient it can be to cook in a mug, especially when
cooking for one. Alicia has a slew of
options to try that are good main dish choices.
From Folk Method to Informed Extraction,
Susan Hess
Why and how we use different methods to create herbal medicines.
Meet our Contributors
Puzzle Solutions
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