| Featuring our salmon rub & avocado honey | Ingredients for the salmon: 4 wild caught salmon filets (we love Williams Bro Salmon) about ½ lb each 2 tsp OBTC Salmon Rub Salt & pepper, to taste ½ tsp paprika (we prefer sweet or mild) 2 Tbsp ghee 4-5 cloves of garlic finely minced 1 Tbsp water 2 tsp liquid aminos or soy sauce 4 Tbsp OBTC Avocado Honey 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Ingredients for the salad: 1 large bunch of kale, rinsed & finely chopped Juice of 2 lemons 1 cup olive oil 5-6 cloves of garlic, finely minced Salt & pepper, to taste Pumpkin seeds ½ cup parmesan or romano cheese Directions for the salmon: Preheat the oven to broil setting...
WELLNESS FOR KIDS At OBTC we encourage the love of tea and all things wellness from a young age so that our little ones can build the foundation of a healthy lifestyle early on. However, wellness with kids can be tricky! While we want the kids in our lives to have a passion for health, they generally have other motivations. I reached out to seven-year-old Penelope, our herbalist's daughter, to find out what wellness boosters she loves and why. This is what she said… Loose Leaf Tea First of all, Penelope wanted to make it clear that she likes sweet tea best. Her favorites are Horchata Rooibos, Peppermint with Lemongrass, and Berry with South Indian Black tea. Horchata is...
DIY Mother's Day Gifts HONEY MATCHA FACE MASK Combine the following: 3 PARTS RAW & UNFILTERED HONEY 2 PARTS COCONUT OIL 1 PART MATCHA A GENEROUS AMOUNT OF LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL This combination leaves your skin feeling clean and hydrated. Honey nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals, and helps to regenerate skin cells. It is great for aging skin, but is also antibacterial and can help combat acne. Antioxidant rich Matcha helps to keep the skin looking youthful, even-toned, and glow-y. Coconut oil promotes elasticity and collagen production as it is rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Lavender Essential Oil is soothing for a variety of skin conditions but also promotes relaxation, making it a lovely part of a home spa session. OLIVE OIL &...
CINNAMON & GINGER COUGH SYRUP IT'S PRETTY EASY…1. Steep 1 Tbsp of GINGER and 1 tsp of cinnamon in a half cup of water2. Mix 3 Tbsp of AVOCADO HONEY into the mixture3. Strain out ginger pieces (optional) and pour into a glass jar4. Keep refrigerated NATURE'S MEDICINEHoney has long been used as a natural remedy for colds and coughs. It is a great immune system booster and soothing to a sore throat. Immunity is not just something we should think about when we're sick though - strong immunity protects us from a wide variety of ailments and diseases. Immunity even plays an important role in helping our body resist seasonal allergies, which is why raw honey is consumed to combat the dreaded hay fever - not necessarily because...
TUESDAY NIGHT TEA COCKTAIL FEATURING: G I N G E R The Ginger Toddy IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE...1. Steep GINGER TEA with a generous spoonful of AVOCADO HONEY.2. Add fresh squeezed lemon and a shot of your favorite whiskey- we used 291 Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey from DISTILLERY 291.3. Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh ginger or herbs from your garden. WHY WE LOVE THIS COMBOThe Hot Toddy is the most classic of tea cocktails and this one is extra bright and spicy! The AVOCADO HONEY compliments the combination of GINGER and whiskey perfectly as it rounds out the flavor with sweetness while adding complexity with its earthy and vegetal undertones. Happy Tuesday! We hope you are winding down with the type of conversations that leave you feeling...
