All About Oprah
I’m kind of bummed because this past Christmas, we never put a cutout of Oprah’s face on top of our […]
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Is Cynar The Most Interesting Spirit, By Far?
Cynar is a bitter herbal spirit that deserves your attention and here’s why.
New Year, New You?
Well, ready or not, it’s here. 2017. Are you? Ready, I mean. Are you ready to be the best version
Don’t Call Me A Yogi
In my line of work (teaching yoga), it isn’t politically correct to want to make any significant kind of money.
Fresh Plants!
In her groundbreaking effort to open a restaurant that uses local, fresh and seasonal ingredients, chef Alice Waters pioneered the
Botanicals & Beverages
Bartanica originates from my love of herbal apothecaries and healthy living in general.
Better Learn to Love Bitter
The bitter taste has been marginalized from the American diet in favor of more sugar and salt. Read on to learn how you can enjoy the benefits of this important taste in a myriad of ways.
A Warm Hug for Your Soul
When your head feels scrambled and it’s difficult to concentrate, a grounding scent like Vetiver and Orange can soothe the senses and work from the outside in to bring you into a calmer state of being.
Vetiver Forever
If you happened upon a clump of vetiver grass, it would probably blend into the background as one of those unnamed plants framing the idyllic Bob Ross painting in front of you. But there’s much more to this happy little grass than meets the eye.
Keep A Cool Head
An Ayurvedic approach to seasonal food selection begins with the question: cooling or heating? Plant energetics can help you determine what’s best to consume when you’re overheated and sluggish.
Follow Your Nose
You can expand your palate by simply smelling more things. Your experience of taste is informed by how well your sense of smell is developed.