Greetings!
It's astounding that summer is upon us. I think I just finished paying off all the holiday bills! But it's hard-at -work-in-the-garden time - which means fresh herbal treats coming your way.
The Rugosa roses are blooming beautifully. I made my spring pilgrimage to my favorite herb farm - Well Sweep Farms in Washington, NJ. If you haven't been, you really should stop by. Comfrey, calendula, chamomile, mints and of course lemon balm, now abound in my garden. One thing we strive for is using the freshest possible ingredients - and what's fresher than run out into the backyard to pick the herbs right before adding them to lotions or balms!
Joanne & Cindy
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Lemon Balm is Herb of The Year 2007
Sweet Melissa. Melissa officinalis that is. Better know as Lemon Balm. This happens to be one of my very favorite herbs. It's easy to grow, and has so many uses.
Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family. As such, it can be a prolific grower in your garden, spreading its pretty leaves and lemony scent to places you may not want. To help keep this pretty plant from traveling, try planting it in a container. Another advantage to this is that you can bring the container in when the weather starts to turn chilly. You can then enjoy the calming scent all year round. Use this versatile herb in the kitchen to add a light citrusy note to salads, teas, or chicken and fish dishes. Add Lemon Balm last when cooking, as it's flavor dissipates tremendously when heated. It's a perfect compliment to tea, either on it's own or as that little lemon burst in regular tea. The aroma of lemon balm provides a calming effect, while revitalizing the inner spirit. For skin care, it acts as an insect repellent and calms insect bites. It is also a wonderful hair rinse, where it helps to freshen your hair without stripping out the oils. We use lemon balm in our Mela Tae - Lemon Bright Hair Rinse. Combined with nettles and chamomile and other herbs, this tea makes a refreshing and brightening rinse for tired hair. Check these websites to learn more about Lemon Balm: Herb CompanionThe Herb Society of America
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What's New
 Coconut Banana Lip Balm
This newest addition to our lip balm line brings you straight to the tropic. Sweet banana's with a hint of coconut flavoring just make the balm all that much yummier. Just $2.00 each.
Cerridwen & Green Tea Muscle Rubs
Cerridwen Muscle Rub has hints of amber with patchouli and ylang ylang to create a heavenly scent. This is the perfect treat for your muscles after a long hike through the woods. Green Tea Muscle Rub has the refreshing scent of green tea - as well as the benefit of antioxidants. They join Strawberry Mint and Magnificent Mango in our popular muscle rub line. These treats are great for massages, or as a rub to help heal tired muscles - without the sometimes overbearing smell of menthol. $5.00 for a 3/4 oz push up tube.
Mela Tae's
These tea bags aren't for drinking! They're for making hair shiny or rejuvenating tired eyes. The two pack of hair rinses come in Lemon Bright Hair Rinse for light hair, and Night Moon Hair Rinse for dark hair. Each bag is packed with freshly dried herbs that naturally add brightness and shine. Our Bright Eye Soothers have cucumber and eyebright that will help refresh tired eyes. These come in 5 packs. Each bag is $5.00 and comes with complete directions.
Dó Greéne Spray
This sunburn spray is a wonderful soother to tender burned skin. Apple cider vinegar helps balance your skin's ph. Witch hazel cools the burning sensation on your skin. Fresh herbs like calendula, mint, aloe and more create a real treat. $7.00 for an 4oz spray bottle.
*These statements have not been tested by the FDA.
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The Best
Places to
See Us
We'll be at
a number of street and craft fairs throughout the year. Until we get the
website up (which will be soon, I promise), the best way to find Celtic Chairde
wares and wears are at these events. Hope we'll see you then!
June:
June 23-24
- The Celtic Fling!
Join us and
several of our friends at the world famous Celtic Fling, held on the fair
grounds of the PA Renaissance Fair, at Mount Hope Wineries. We actually only
sell a few items there, as a means of fundraising for the Celtic Theatre
Company and to publicize Croi na mBan. It is a wonderful time, for whatever reason you may want to attend. Find out more
at Pennsylvania Ren Faire
July:
Saturday,
July 14 -
Annual Summer Crafter's Market
(Rain Date-July 15, 2007)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ˇ Admission Free
Allaire State Park
$5 Per Car Parking Fee Charged
Held on the
grounds of the peaceful and beautiful Historic Village of Allaire, guests can not only browse the many crafters, but they can also learn so much about the
history of the village and NJ.
Allaire Village
Sunday, July 29 -
2007 Juried Arts & Craft Show
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Admission Free
Philadelphia Ave, & Bay Boulevard, Lavallette, NJ
Sponsored by the Heritage Committee of Lavallette, this is their 20th Anniversary fine arts and crafts fair.
Lavallette Boro Look for a selection of our jams & jellies at Charlie's Market, Normandy Beach, NJ.
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