Rose Vanilla Cordial: This delightful concoction is blended to whet the palate of any lover. Organic red roses have been infused with brandy. We then added a dash of raw agave nectar and rose water to the

strained, reserved liquid. Topping it off with a fresh vanilla bean was a little bit like the icing on

the cake. And, we hope we scraped it enough that by the time you enjoy yours, the mini

brown vanilla seeds have released from the bean and can fully imbibe this libation. Enjoy

the lusciousness over ice or added to a sparkling water, wine

or prepared food delicacy.Roses are strengthening to the

heart. They're astringent, nourishing and calming. They are

also fortifying to the blood system by helping keep the vascular system functioning

smoothly.Vanilla has flavor bonus, but it too is medicinal. It sis used to

help prevent tooth decay, and it is effectively used for gas,

bloating and fever. Naturally, vanilla is an aphrodisiac and

increases sexual desire.Use this cordial not for its alcohol properties (although that too is

sedating) but more for the healing energies. This cordial is stimulating to the reproductive system and will help increase

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The theme for this month’s Herbal CSA is focused on LOVE. With love, comes desire -- desire to feel good

about oneself, desire to help another achieve contentment, and desire for loving the Earth and all of its simple and lovely creations. Here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, we have welcomed the rain with open arms and an open heart. We have relished in not needing to water the garden as much; and we have enjoyed the simple joys which spring forth from watching Nature

works its magic. We hope it continues, but on a day like today, the sun shining through the window is a

pleasantry. Please enjoy these items made from the heart, to be received by the heart. Each and every piece

of our herbal CSA is lovemade. Enjoy – live juicy, love

powdered organic lavender blossoms, raw, premium cocoa powder, and unfiltered, raw sugar are combined with essential oils to entice and allure everyone. Sugar scrubs are gentle and non-drying, yet they exfoliate and leave the skin feeling smooth and refreshed. Cocoa in tightening and toning, and lavender helps restore natural glow whist cleansing and disinfecting along the way. This scrub is intended for bath/shower use, but I suppose you could slip a little into your cooking, if you so desire . . . enjoy . . .

{COCOA LOVE SCRUB} Purely organic, dried and 2

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LOVEMADE

gradually become warmer. This means it is working and targeting the area you

need. You may opt to try it out on a small patch of skin to ensure it isn’t too

potent.

oil drawn into the dropper when not in use. This will increase the integrity of

the rubber dropper, itself.When applied to the skin, you can

expect the oil to feel cool at first and

area that may need healing and focused energy.

When storing this item, keep it in a dark location. Also, because it is oil-base, if

possible, ensure there isn’t any residual

favorite, tiger balm, yet it is infused with homegrown bits like st. john’s wort, which is an effective nervine, and

muscle relaxant. Infused st john’s wort flowering tops in organic olive oil are

warmed together with menthol, vitamin E and alkanet root. Then to increase the stimulation, we added camphor, lime

and clove essential oils. You will find this blend is fantastic at helping increase

circulation, making it fantastic for arthritic symptoms, sore and aching muscles, and providing warmth to an

This formula is a take on a classic {STIMULATION MENTHOLATUM}

Coconut oil is nourishing for the body, inside and out, cocoa powder is astringent and tightening to the vascular system, and acts as a stimulant, and raw agave nectar provides a smidgen of sweetness. Enjoy the mini crunch of the hazelnut, and treat yourself &/or your loved one to a bite of handmade, homegrown, loveliness in jar.

use in our cooking and botanical medicine creations.and then powdered them to varieties, dehydrated a batch, doses. We grew all these flow, and taste great in small circulation, improve blood relieving), increase the body, are analgesic (pain and Thai are very warming to cayenne, Serrano, habanero, Spicy peppers such as these:

a special affection for chocolate, and finally, Valentine’s Day and the desire for spicy sweetness! Since most people do enjoy a tasty truffle morsel, I have made for you a semi-sweet, mildly spicy on the back-end, raw and fully premium quality chocolate truffle. Very simple ingredients are combined to bring you this delightfully tasty, mostly healthy, organic spin on truffles. Raw and premium, every ingredient has been selected with your health and harmony in mind.

summer growing an abundance and variety of peppers. Next, Chili Truffles|| With this special item, it all started last

Rosehip, cinnamon, and fresh ginger root puree are gently heated and canned for your taste-bud pleasure. Please enjoy my rosehip creation. I love making jam and couldn’t resist this gypsy temptation. On toast, by the spoonful over ice cream or yogurt or cooked into a creation of your own, this velvety, vitamin C-rich creation is seriously made with love.

**Our March Herbal CSA is focusing on our lymphatic system. We will be providing botanical goodness and a fantastic newsletter on ways to

promote your lymph health**

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6: Love Potion – Exotic and alluring, jojoba oil blends ever so sweetly with ylang-ylang and lavender

essential oils. With all-natural pure-fume products, their staying power is weakened due to the simple fact they absorb quickly into the skin. Our skin absorbs this oil so nicely, you will find, not only does it smell

nice. It softens and moisturizes your skin too. You may also rub it on a

washcloth and use in the shower as an alternative or an addition to your

bathing body products.