Pumpkin Spice & Everything Herbal

 September 25th, 2024 6:30PM 

Location: 6 West Diamond St Butler PA 16001

Overview:

This class is all about embracing autumn with a cozy blend of pumpkin spice and herbal remedies. We’ll explore the classic ingredients that make up pumpkin spice and discuss how these spices can be used beyond just flavoring food, focusing on their health benefits and herbal applications. Participants will also learn to create their own seasonal blends and herbal treats to take home.

Brief introduction to the history of pumpkin spice.

Overview of the spices used: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice, with a focus on their traditional herbal uses.

Discussion on the benefits of warming herbs and spices for digestion, circulation, and immune support.

Discuss different ratios for culinary versus medicinal use.

Pumpkin Spice-Inspired Remedies & Recipes 

Demonstration and participation: Making an herbal pumpkin spice syrup (good for beverages or desserts) and a soothing fall-inspired herbal tea blend.

DIY pumpkin spice herbal lip balm or sugar scrub.

Sample warm beverages like spiced herbal tea and mocktails featuring pumpkin spice.

Discussion on how to use pumpkin spice in herbal remedies 

Hand out recipe cards and samples to take home.

Take-Home Items:

Custom herbal pumpkin spice blend.

Recipe cards for syrup, tea, and DIY skincare products.

Samples of syrup and lip balm/scrub.