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By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

We get the question often, “Why do you run out of stock of specific products?” I am here today, to share with you why some of our products are out of stock, sometimes for months at a time. As plant medicine makers, we try our hardest to use plants/weeds/herbs that grow on our land, or ones we can locally forage sustainably. With that being said, living in Northern New Jersey sometimes poses that to be difficult. We start seeing plants break through the winter ground sometimes as early as mid-... read more.

• January 21, 2019
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By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Happy New Year and Welcome to Tincture Tuesday! We get asked ALL THE TIME “What is a tincture?”, so I thought explain what a tincture is and how to use them. Tinctures are simple. It’s a plant medicine made with a solvent extracting the medicinal properties of a plant. Most tinctures are made with alcohol but can also be made with vegetable glycerin or apple cider vinegar. Here at Mayernik Kitchen, we make our tinctures with 100 proof vodka and sometimes brandy. The herbs we use are hom... read more.

• December 30, 2018
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By Shannon, Posted in MK Product

Well, this winter’s weather has been crazy! One day it’s sunny and warm and the next it’s cold and snowing. We hear from a lot of people that the change in barometer can cause some serious migraines for those that suffer from them. The drop and rise of pressure tends to bring on these debilitating headaches. We’ve done some research and hope that our Migraine Tincture could help ease some of the pain. Not only does the barometric pressure prompt migraines, alcohol, food additives an... read more.

• February 01, 2017
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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.  Before I sat down to write, I indulged in a bit of this month’s tincture myself, and I can already feel it beginning to work.  Hmmm, maybe I won’t need that nap after all!  If you haven’t subscribed to August’s Out of the Woods Ap... read more.

• August 25, 2016
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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 infused salts are soaring in popularity.  The downfall is that in most specialty markets, herb infused salts can be ridiculously expensive.  In your own home, however, they are super easy (and much cheaper!) to create if you’ve simply got a bit of... read more.

• August 19, 2016
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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 moments.  And, quite honestly, dropping everything to get to the nail salon is not always feasible.  I love taking great care of my skin, ensuring that I use as many natural products as possible.  I love being able to shake hands and offer a firm shake... read more.

• August 12, 2016
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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 don’t know what made me think of all those microscopic germs floating around my yoga mat, but I do know we had to think of something to help the situation!  I’m a big fan of getting dirty, don’t get me wrong.  But, there is a time and a pla... read more.

• August 07, 2016
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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 keep it potted in order to keep it under control, but the uses for basil are so immense that we don’t mind having some extra on hand.  Most people recognize basil as a super aromatic herb often used in cooking (mainly Mediterranean-type dishes). &nbs... read more.

• July 30, 2016
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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 became too hot.  So, really, what else was I supposed to do with a house stocked full of strawberries and rhubarb.  Sure, I could have made pies and cookies, but that is so cliché.  Instead, I opted to try a new spread.  Though it... read more.

• July 27, 2016
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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 vegetarian.  He devises some combinations of ingredients that most would never think to pair, and he is (almost) always successful.  A few years ago, he did a bit of research on dandelions.  Since they are so commonly found, Matt decided that, as long... read more.

• July 25, 2016
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