Botanicals & Beverages
Bartanica originates from my love of herbal apothecaries and healthy living in general. Read More
All posts by Sharon
Better Learn to Love Bitter
The bitter taste has been marginalized from the American diet in favor of more sugar and salt. Read on to learn how you can enjoy the benefits of this important taste in a myriad of ways. Read More
A Warm Hug for Your Soul
When your head feels scrambled and it’s difficult to concentrate, a grounding scent like Vetiver and Orange can soothe the senses and work from the outside in to bring you into a calmer state of being. Read More
Recipe: Coconut Curried Lentils with Butternut Squash
I can’t remember a past fall that I’ve welcomed with so much enthusiasm as this year’s. Going into my 24th week of pregnancy, the hints of cool in the evening breezes are incredibly enjoyable. This past summer and all of its heavy heat were the most oppressive yet. Even though my blood pressure checks in… Read More
Vetiver Forever
If you happened upon a clump of vetiver grass, it would probably blend into the background as one of those unnamed plants framing the idyllic Bob Ross painting in front of you. But there’s much more to this happy little grass than meets the eye. Read More