This week’s Wisdom Wednesday is a little different — we’ve brewed up a special extended long-form reflection: Fire Cider: Intention for Strength in the Dark Season. We also wanted to make sure that our podcast listeners could enjoy our Wisdom Wednesday posts a few more times than usual!

Join Linda Shreve as she walks us through the recipe, the ritual, and the reminder that healing isn’t only in the herbs — it’s also in the care, the intention, and the love we bring. Perfect for these turning seasons and the challenges they carry.

Fire Cider Recipe

from Two Crones and a Microphone with Linda Shreve

Ingredients (for a half-gallon jar):

• 1–2 medium onions, chopped (optional if allergic)
• 20 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1–2 hot peppers (jalapeño or similar), chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh garden peppers
• 1 large piece fresh ginger root, chopped or grated
• ½ cup prepared horseradish (or fresh root if available)
• A handful of fresh rosemary sprigs
• A handful of fresh marjoram sprigs
• 2–3 cinnamon sticks
• ¼–½ cup dried rose hips
• A handful of fresh lemon balm (optional)
• Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (enough to cover all ingredients by 1–3 inches)
• Honey, to taste (added after straining)

Instructions:

1. Place all chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices in a clean half-gallon jar.
2. Pour apple cider vinegar over ingredients until completely submerged, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
3. Cap tightly and shake the jar to combine.
4. Store in a cool, dark place for 3–4 weeks. Shake once daily.
5. After 3–4 weeks, strain out the solids and keep the liquid.
6. Stir in honey to taste. The finished fire cider should be tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet.
7. Label your jar with the date and ingredients used.

How to Use:

• Take 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon daily as a tonic.
• Mix into water if desired.
• If you feel a cold or flu coming on, take a dose every few hours.

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#WisdomWednesday #FireCider #TwoCronesAndAMicrophone #SeasonalHealth #HerbalWisdom #DarkSeasonStrength

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