Herbal Steam for the Home: Rosemary, thyme, lavender, and sage

A new, fast-spreading wildfire burning nearby has forced thousands to evacuate. We are thankfully safe at home indoors, tracking the fire’s progress, and texting friends on the evacuated side of town to see if they’re ok.

Absolutely everything outside is covered in thick layers of large ash, the heartbreaking remnants of others’ homes. The sky has a surreal, bleak tinge to it once again. Our air filters have been working overtime to cope with the smoke, which seems to be seeping indoors a bit.

A wonderful local friend shared a recipe for an “Herbal Steam for the Home” to help clean the air. We simmered homegrown rosemary, thyme, lavender, and sage and it really worked! The house smells better and the air feels cleaner (at least to our eyes and breathing)!

Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was cleaning the air inside our home! Many thanks to the extraordinary Gloria Rubio Verduzco for sharing the Herbal Steam recipe by SisterHarvest with us!!! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything!

Day 272 of 366. And Now Totaling 1,733 Days In A Row. Here’s the first 366, & the following 365, & the third year of 365 good things, & the 4th year of good things!

On this day…

• 1 year ago: Ocean of art
• 2 years ago: Small bites packed with flavor Venetian style
• 3 years ago: Wonderful, reliable friend
• 4 years ago: Taco Tuesday… I guess
• 8 years ago: It Rains on Wednesdays…