2nd January, 2010 - Posted by Maude - 1 Comment
Dear Friends,
Maude’s will soon have an Etsy shop. We are meeting with the graphic designer and the photographer next week so we expect the whole thing should be up and running by January 8, 2010.
We will sell our standard blends:
Keep it Simple - oatstraw, nettles, licorice root
Ginger Pie - ginger root, nettles, licorice root, cinnamon, »
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24th June, 2009 - Posted by Maude - No Comments
Hello Maude Friends!
As you all know, the Spirit of Maude can be found in many times and many places. If you’re back for more of this blog then you probably already know that. You can commune with Maude wherever you find her - and that can be just about anywhere. Though, sometimes it can be »
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17th January, 2009 - Posted by Maude - 1 Comment
Dear Maude Fans:
Maude is out traveling, visiting friends. I’m sure she’ll have news for you when she returns. In the meantime, she asked me to say a word or two here so I’ll do my best. – Marlene
The optimum number of herbs in an infusion:
Most herbal teas served in tea bags have »
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6th January, 2009 - Posted by Maude - No Comments
If you recently read the post on How to Find the Meaning of Your Life you just might have found a little Maude-type Spirit within yourself. Just watching Ruth Gordon’s portrayal of Maude is so brilliant it can lift you right up to your meaning and your connection with yourself and your life.
Whether you found »
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30th December, 2008 - Posted by Maude - No Comments
Put the kettle on
Feel the bottoms of your feet
Smile
Put approximately 2-3 Tablespoons of herbs in a quart jar. Touching the herbs with your hands is good. Don’t worry about measurement. Use more or less depending on your preferred strength
When the kettle sings pour the boiling water over the herbs.
CAP!
Let stand, at least 2 hours. Overnight »
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30th December, 2008 - Posted by Maude - No Comments
Herbal infusions are nourishment, plain and simple. Unlike herbal teas, which use a small amount of finely cut herbs steeped in hot water for a short time, herbal infusions are made from a large amount of loose herbs steeped for a very long time. Two – four hours is a minimum, but we prefer overnight. »
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29th December, 2008 - Posted by Maude - No Comments
Is There a Maude? That’s a funny question, like, “Is there a Santa Claus?” There might be more than one answer. It just might depend on who’s asking.
Is there really a Maude? Sure, she’s a real person. But, Maude could also be a Place – or a Spirit. Maybe anyone could be Maude. You could »
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