November December '22 Essential Herbal (digital)

Table of Contents: Cover, Debra Sturdevant Beautiful painting evokes the kitchen we all dream of on some level.Excerpt from “Herbalism,” Adrian White I always love reading how others were drawn into herbs and develop their viewpoints and favorite herbs.Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams So many plants, people and things!Side Dishes with Fall Flavor, Alicia Allen  Delicious offerings for the upcoming holidays!  Several serve well as main dishes, too.Astragalus Chia, Mountain Rose Herbs Classic herbs and spices with added adaptogenic properties!An Herbal Gift Basket, Debra Sturdevant  Wonderful ideas including several tea blends, tub teas, and how-tos for herbed vinegars and honeys.  Oh – and cookies!How to Make Items on the Cover, Tina Sams  Debra covered the vinegar, but I give instructions and recipes for all the other gifties strewn across the cover. Christmas Gift Ideas, Jackie Johnson Unique, thoughtful, and inexpensive gifts from the heart.  The Memory Jar struck a cho