Our pros/cons list when it comes to winter looks something like this: For pros, there’s nothing like a cozy night in, that first snowfall and an herb-spiked hot drink. The cons? It’s dark before dinner, that snowfall has to get shoveled, and probably the most uncomfortable of all, dealing with chronically dry, unhappy winter skin. …
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There’s really not a more cozy beverage than a hot apple cider. The spicy-sweet scent of cinnamon, clove, and apple wafting off the stove is a kind of nostalgic aromatherapy. In this recipe, we’ve built a spiced apple cider base with three optional add-ons that give it an herbal and boozy kick. We’ve made it…
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Mab & Stoke was inspired by a personal discovery about the power of plants to soothe and heal our bodies. For me, there was one juice – my daily green juice – that lit the match. I started making it about three years ago to help reduce pain and inflammation in my back, and have…
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We decided to cook up something devilishly decadent for Halloween, and this Pumpkin Pot de Creme seriously delivered. We gave it a Mab & Stoke twist with antioxidant rich (and seasonally appropriate) pumpkin and an herbal boost of Mab Tabs. It’s like pumpkin pie in a jar of silky custard goodness. Herbal infused foods tend…
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This magenta hued refreshment is vibrant in color and flavor. It’s refreshingly tangy and floral from flavorful BFFs hibiscus and lime – with just a hint of spice from fresh ginger. Here’s the best part: this is a make-it-how-you-want it versatile concoction. Make the base of a concentrated hibiscus and ginger tea and the rest…
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Kick your energy into gear with oats in the morning. This pantry staple is amazing for supporting energy levels, immune health and a more cheery mood (the food equivalent of rose-tinted glasses). Adding a Mab Tab to your overnight oats up-levels the impact, plus it tastes delicious. We like organic gluten free oats, but any…
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When it comes to modern wellness, ingredients with exotic names and mystical pedigrees are often the ones to make headline status. But amongst the Astragali, Ashwagandhas and Burdocks is the ubiquitous but equally potent Ginger. The knotty, irregular shaped root counts turmeric and cardamom as cousins, part of a family of flowering plants called Zingiberaceae.…
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This fresh take on the Old Fashioned adds a twist of herbal hippie and a dash of bougie sophistication to your summer evening cocktail. The Mab Tab replaces traditional bitters (though feel free to add them in too long if you like!), and additions of fresh cherry and chamomile make this an anything but ordinary…
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Get familiar with mycologist Paul Stamets’ work and you’ll come across this surprising fact: Humans share almost half the same genetic material as mushrooms, to the point we can contract many of the same viruses. And with such close DNA, he’s also quick to note it’s possible for humans to benefit from the survival structures…
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In the plant world, there are over 500,000 marvels. Among that precious bounty is a unique category of herbs that seems particularly relevant for modern life. They’ve come to be known as “adaptogens” even though many have been foundational medicinal herbs for thousands of years in various cultures. Humans may not be being chased by…
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