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Tincture. To me the word seemed like something out of an 1800′s pharmacy advertisement. But after my herbal medicine class this spring, I realized that tinctures are a great way to preserve and take herbs. They also feel more like you are taking traditional ‘medicine.’ They keep a long time, are easy Continue reading How to make a tincture for your homemade apothecary 
As winter drags on (February is always the worst for me!), here is an old fashioned recipe that can really brighten things up. Hot honey, lemon and ginger is quick & easy, and uses ingredients you probably have in the kitchen. Don’t keep fresh ginger root on hand yet? You can always Continue reading Honey, lemon and ginger tea for a cold (or anytime you need a lift!) 
Everyone seems to be talking about the flu this year. With my growing interest in herbal kitchen remedies, I wanted to find some herbs that could be used to help with flu symptoms. You might want to consider some of these herbs to stock your kitchen apothecary (in addition to your favorite over-the-counter 
Are you tired of hearing about the flu yet? I am! This season we got a double-dose of flu media attention between the seasonal flu and the dreaded H1N1 swine flu. Unfortunately, given the pervasiveness of the flu this year, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know will catch it |
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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