Herbal Adventures: An Introduction To Culinary, Medicinal, and Cosmetic Herbs

Course Summary

Discover the many culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic herbs given to us by God for our benefit and enjoyment.

Course Description

In Genesis 1:12 we learn that God blessed us when He created herbs. In this three-part class, students will discover the benefits and creative uses of three categories of herbs: • Culinary • Medicinal • Cosmetic Each class includes a hands-on project.

Syllabus

CLASS ONE: Chef Herb's Culinary Garden Adventure • Meander through a garden with Chef Herb as he selects herbs for his next meal and teaches us of their benefits • Plant an herb garden CLASS TWO: Chef Herb's Medicinal Mountain Adventure • Climb a treacherous mountain with Chef Herb as he identifies medicinal herbs and their benefits • Make a lavender sachet CLASS THREE: Chef Herb's Cosmetic French Adventure • Journey through the countryside with Chef Herb as he identifies cosmetic herbs and their benefits • Make chapstick or lip balm

Supplies

CLASS ONE - Packet of herb seeds (chives, basil, oregano, thyme, etc.) - Flower pot - Soil - Water CLASS TWO - Empty sachet bag - Dried lavender - 8" ribbon or string CLASS THREE - essential oil of choice (peppermint, orange, lavender) - coconut oil - cocoa butter - beeswax pellets - Hot plate or stovetop - Double boiler or two different-sized pots - Small pyrex glass cup or bowl - Water - Craft stick or metal spoon for stirring - Lip balm container with syringe or empty mint tin