We have been picking and drying lots of lemon balm (that is what the girls are taking off the stems in the shot above) and peppermint lately for all those wonderful winter teas. Lemon balm has some antiviral properties (and is great for head and stomach aches, also!) and I love making a tea with it and elder flowers, rose hips and a pinch of mint. I let it all steep in the French press for 20 - 25 minutes. Simply heavenly.
Yeah, it's Thursday again! Time to give away another copy of Tin Cups & Tinder, so if you would like a chance to win a free copy, just leave a comment in today's post by Sunday 9am CST. I would love to hear in what ways you are getting ready for winter this autumn. :) (And yes, I happily ship internationally!)
Have a fabulous day!
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Congrats to Cheri with comment #29!
Cheri said:
I just love your blog! I came across it by word of mouth. My friend showed me your book, wonderful! One of my five boys would love it! I am going though coats and ski pants to make sure everyone has lots of warm things for frolicking in the snow, they say we will have more than average here in MN! God bless, cheri
