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Are you curious about making home remedies but a little nervous about actually using one? Here’s a simple home remedy for children’s coughs & colds. All you need is an onion, and granulated sugar. Et voila! Overnight it turns into onion cough syrup. I learned about this remedy in my herbal medicine class. 
Ooooh a tincture. Stay with me here – don’t freak out and click away. Yes, I know tincture sounds like a scary word. It seems to come from the same medical era as bloodletting and leeches. But trust me on this one. Echinacea tincture just might change your life this winter. So Continue reading How flowers and vodka can make a brilliant cold remedy 
This is the first post in a series on simple kitchen remedies. No need to run to the pharmacy for every ache and pain. In fact, you can treat most common ailments at home with ingredients you probably have in your cupboards already! Now let’s just be clear. Kitchen remedies don’t replace professional medical advice! 
It feels like autumn here in London. But even if it doesn’t in your part of the world, you know it’s right around the corner. And you know what autumn means – dry skin, flyaway hair, cooler temperatures, and a craving for hearty soups and hot drinks. Continue reading Seasonal transitions: nourishing yourself into autumn 
This is one of my favorite herbalist quick-tips. Learn this one plant and you’ll use it all the time. Well, whenever you’re outside and there are bugs around. This plant is called Plantain or Ribwort, depending where you live (official name Plantago lanceolata). It grows EVERYWHERE. (Really. It’s classified as an invasive weed in 
Have you earned your foraging badge yet? If not, this is the time of year to do it. If you don’t have space (or time) for a garden – like me! – the summer is your chance to get fresh plants for free. I recently went to a friend’s house in 
Ok campers, thanks for your patience, it’s finally time to turn that daisy-infused oil into something useful! Today we’re going to make a daisy salve for bumps & bruises. Why daisies? First of all, they’re everywhere this time of year! And they’re an vintage kitchen remedy for bruises and sprains. According to my Continue reading Hyper-local herbalist: Making Daisy Salve, Part 2 
This is part 1 of a 2 part project. Find Step #2 here. If you’re like me, you’re probably into the local food movement. Eating produce that is in season, finding producers who are nearby rather than having your food shipped halfway around the world. I’m not perfect, but I try Continue reading Hyper-local herbalist: making daisy salve step #1 
I just love when England is so … English! Cream teas. Crumpets. Pickle. Hedgerows. Elderberries. Trifles. Since I’m living in the UK at the moment, I try to rediscover traditional English remedies as often as possible. Most recipes start with picking copious amounts of fresh ingredients from a field, tree or hedgerow. This is Continue reading Get an early start on warming winter drinks – elderberry cordial |
Hi, I'm Amanda, and I write about healthy and creative living by rediscovering vintage skills! I focus on good food, handmade beauty products, kitchen remedies, and getting crafty & creative, all from my small kitchen in London. First time visiting? Start here. 
 Don't forget that I'm just a regular person. I'm not a doctor, therapist, herbalist, aromatherapist, chef, expert or professional practitioner of anything I discuss here on Vintage Savoir Faire. I'm just really interested in vintage tips, detoxing my beauty routine and traditional remedies. So if you're unsure about anything, check with your doctor or a qualified professional before you try it! All the information on this site is provided on an as-is basis. Whew. Glad we cleared that up! |
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