num_pages: 128
description: From talented herbalist and writer Spencre McGowan comes this book of cordial recipes that use the power of plants to heal (and also make some delicious cocktails).Blotto Botany is a gorgeous little book of medicinal cordials created by herbalist and witchy healing expert Spencre McGowan. Blotto Botany was originally a zine that swept the indie circuit and we are now turning it into a full-length book with nods to the original design. Inside readers and herbalism practitioners will find 40 cordial recipes organized by season each with their own healing properties. Soothe Yourself Tonic for instance soothes the nerves after a hard day with gentle lemon balm and rose petals. Lovers Lip by contrast contains stimulating damiana and elderflower the perfect recipe for one two or few. Other recipes include:Lilac WineDouglas Fir TipsyOh Mary! (Bloody Mary)Champagne Strawberries Tulsi Me Tulsi Dandelion Swag Blackberry GingerCarmelite Water Drunk in Love Sommarvatten Blotto Botany also comes with recipes for medicinal shrubs and syrups as well as details on plant lore wild crafting crystals and the use of red wine vs. white wine in infusions.The design and package of Blotto Botany also sets it apart as a truly unique workeach page is a four color collage and some photography all created by the author and all the recipes are written in her own handwriting. This is one of the most special packages on the market placeour goal was to capture the look and feel of the bespoke original zine and in so doing we have created a cocktail book that whispers of homespun plant magic.
language: English
title: Blotto Botany: A Lesson in Healing Cordials and Plant Magic
publisher: Morrow Gift