Plants R Friends

Vanilla extract is basically a tincture. Yep!

It’s made by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol and water to pull out all those rich flavor compounds. Technically, it’s a plant-based tincture. The only difference? In the kitchen, we call it “extract,” and commercially it has to meet “FDA standards” (at least 35% alcohol).

Same concept. Different lane.

Today I’m sharing a glimpse of my process of making:
🌿 Vanilla extract
🌿 An almond oil infusion with tea tree, vitamin E, calendula, & rosemary

And honestly? This stuff is way easier than people think.

With clean, quality ingredients (most of which you can buy in bulk), you can make multiple tinctures, extracts, and infusions for cooking, skincare, wellness, and more. One setup. So many uses.

This is about learning how to work with plants, oils, and herbs in accessible ways—right from your kitchen. No gatekeeping. Just curiosity, care, and creativity.

If you’ve ever wanted to try making your own… this is your sign.

Snack? Lunch? Who cares—just listen to your body! Fuel your day with what you need, when you need it.

I’m speaking from the heart. I will get so caught up in getting things done that I ignore those callings from my body. I’m working on that this year. Working on making time, paying attention..stuff like that.

This falafel salad is proof that nourishing yourself can be simple and satisfying. 🥗🧡