Journal
Plant Potential: Matthew Kim - Japanese Heirloom Peach Blossoms
In terms of their benefits, peach blossoms contain compounds that can dilate blood vessels, moisturize the skin, aid in digestion, and promote circulation. Matthew has crafted a delectable ice cream infused with Japanese heirloom peach blossoms, which are hyper-seasonal.
Plant Potential: Alison Attenborough - Cherry Blossom
New York City-based food, prop, home, and art stylist, Alison Attenborough, has crafted a unique cocktail with cherry blossoms.
Plant Potential: Roxana Jullapat - Oat
Los Angeles-based head baker, co-owner of Friends & Family, and author of Mother Grains: Recipes for the Grain Revolution, Roxana Jullapat crafted a delectable take on overnight oats.
Plant Potential: Isabella Capece - Lemon
Paris-based communication and image consultant for luxury and lifestyle brands and co-founder of vegan coffee shop Maisie Café, Isabella Capece crafted a citrus cheesecake infused with lemon peel.
Plant Potential: Rebekah Peppler - Parsley
Parsley is packed with powerful antioxidants, keeping the heart and kidneys healthy, and its spectacularly rich in vitamins A, C, and K. This highly addictive persillade lasts a week in the fridge, and works on pretty much anything:
Plant Potential: Heidi Swanson - Hibiscus
Long Beach, California-based cookbook author, enthusiastic home cook, and photographer Heidi Swanson crafted two refreshing recipes with hibiscus.
Plant Potential: Oren Giladi - Organic Tahini
Organic plant-based chef Oren Giladi, otherwise known as Organic Oren, whips up the most incredible healthy meals for his weekly delivery service based in Los Angeles.
Plant Potential: Sarah Kate Benjamin - Reishi Mushroom
Sarah Kate Benjamin, crafted a delectable mousse with reishi mushroom as the star ingredient.
Plant Potential: Dr. Patti Kim - Soybean Paste
Dr. Kim has crafted a nourishing stew with Korean fermented soybean paste, which includes a strong, sharp, deep, and complex flavor.
Plant Potential: Aliza Sokolow - Honey
Whenever Aliza feels like she’s getting sick, she puts a large spoonful of her Immunity Honey in hot water with an entire juiced lemon to heal from the inside out.
Plant Potential: Cortney Burns - Hibiscus
Hibiscus has amazing immune-boosting qualities and has also been used traditionally to support healthy fluid retention levels and overall cardiovascular health.
Plant Potential: Camille Becerra - Cranberry
“I switch out my morning lemon/shrub water routine with this Cranberry Morning Elixir when I need a real boost throughout the winter.”
Plant Potential: Julia Bainbridge - Shiso Leaves
For her Plant Potential recipe, she used Shiso leaves, which are rich in calcium and iron, have anti-inflammatory properties as well as antioxidants.
Plant Potential: Emily Miller - Ashwagandha
I sometimes have trouble taking adaptogens and need to keep coming up with clever ways to disguise them into my morning routine
Plant Potential: Dr. Anna Gold - Ginger Root
San Francisco-based doctor of acupuncture, Chinese medicine specializing in women’s health, and founder and herbalist of Dr. Anna Gold herbal tinctures, Dr. Anna Gold crafted an immune-enhancing tonic with ginger root.