Homemade EXTRACTS, SPICE BLENDS, HERBAL INFUSIONS + More! Saving Money in the Kitchen!

Hey Friend, we are creating some DIY Extracts, Spice Blends, Herbal Infusions and Elderberry Syrup to save some money today in the Homestead Kitchen. I’ve got Vanilla Extract as well as Cinnamon and Mint planned, a variety of Herbal Oil Infusions, Chai and Pumpkin Pie Spice blends and some Homemade Elderberry Syrup for us to work on today! These are so easy and will save you money in the kitchen!

Thanks for joining me,
Kelsey

*** DISCLAIMER- This is not medical advice; I am not a medical professional. I am sharing how I take care of my family’s health. Do your own research 🙂

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If you are looking for a place to purchase herbs try these:

Starwest Botanicals
Pacific Botanicals
Mountain Rose Herbals
Etsy also has some great sellers!
Remember quality matters, try and source organic if you are able.

Chai Spice:
4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp all spice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp black pepper

Pumpkin Spice:
3 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp nutmeg
1.5 tsp allspice
1.5 tsp cloves

ELDERBERRY SYRUP
Ingredients:
1 Cup dried Organic Elderberries
6 Cups filtered water
1/2 Tbsp Ginger
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
1/2 Cup Honey

Bring everything, except Honey, to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain berries from liquid. Add honey and store in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.

Dosage: Children 1 year and up (Do not give babies under 1 honey) – 1Tbsp a day or every other day. Adults 2 Tbsp a day or every other day. *During times of sickness can be taken 3-4 times a day.

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