Articles by 'Shannon'

By Shannon, Posted in Personal

Hello! Thanks for stopping by the blog! We sure are happy you are here! We thought it would be a perfect time to re-introduce ourselves to you, especially if you are new to Mayernik Kitchen. Mayernik Kitchen was an idea started in April of 2015. At... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Hello, September!  I just love, love, LOVE that summer is coming to a close.  That means, pretty soon, I’ll be in my comfy boots and cozy sweaters, readying up for my favorite time of year.  Since September kicks off the fall... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Life sure is funny sometimes.  Just as I was trying to convince myself not to interrupt my day with a nap because I have so much work to do (darn headaches!), I remembered that I needed to share some thoughts on our lemongrass tincture.... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

One of the most widely used spices in all of cooking is salt.  While we all know we should limit our salt intake, there is no denying that it offers tons of flavor.  Just as herb infused olive oils spiked on the specialty food scene, herb... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in Herb of the Month

I know we’ve posted a ton about lavender in the past, but we love this plant so much that we named it our August Herb of the Month.  Because of its health benefits, sweet smell, and wide array of uses, lavender has become one of the most... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Alright, ladies…who’s with me in the fight against dry cuticles?  Try as I may to pamper myself every now and then with a professional manicure, I still find those flaky little layers of skin popping up at the most inopportune... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Ironically enough, most people practice yoga to keep themselves healthy – inside and out.  However, when we insert the modern fad of germophobia, I must ask, is your yoga practice really keeping you as healthy as you intend?  I... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Summer is a time for tons of rest, relaxation, BBQs, and friends, but it could also be super tough on our bodies.  As we are outdoors more – hopefully doing more physical activity and keeping active – we tend to neglect ourselves a... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Each year, one of our most successful planting stories comes in the form of an age-old favorite: basil.  Basil, like many other herbs, tends to take off in growth and can quickly take over an entire area of the garden.  We generally like to... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

  In the early spring, an amazingly underrated, sweet fruit begins to sprout in New Jersey.  We decided to harvest some rhubarb just after we picked some of our own fresh strawberries at a local farm in early June – before the weather... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Anyone that knows Matt knows that he is open to eating pretty much anything.  Though this used to extend a bit further – you know, with the meat and seafood world – he has definitely kept up an active palette even since becoming... read more.

By Shannon, Posted in Herb of the Month

Since it’s prime crop season in New Jersey – and that, of course, formed the basis of the whole Mayernik Kitchen conception – Matt and I decided to begin crowning an “herb of the month” from our garden.  This year,... read more.