Wisdom Wednesday Long Form on Fire Cider: Intention for Strength in the Dark Season

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 Recipefrom Two Crones and a Microphone with Linda ShreveIngredients (for a half-gallon jar):1–2 medium onions, chopped (optional if allergic)20 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped1–2 hot peppers (jalapeño or similar), chopped1/2 cup fresh garden peppers1 large piece fresh ginger root, chopped or grated½ cup prepared horseradish (or fresh root if available)A handful of fresh rosemary sprigsA handful of fresh marjoram sprigs2–3 cinnamon sticks¼–½ cup dried rose hipsA 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:Place all chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices in a clean half-gallon jar.Pour apple cider vinegar over ingredients until completely submerged, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.Cap tightly and shake the jar to combine.Store in a cool, dark place for 3–4 weeks. Shake once daily.After 3–4 weeks, strain out the solids and keep the liquid.Stir in honey to taste. The finished fire cider should be tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet.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.Tags:#WisdomWednesday #FireCider #TwoCronesAndAMicrophone #SeasonalHealth #HerbalWisdom #DarkSeasonStrengthSponsor: Minerva Educational & Wellness Treatment Center — classes and resources: Creative Partner:Stoneroller Cooperative: Branding, Design, & Strategy for Doers of Good!Tell us what you think! We love to hear from you!Support the showRemember, wisdom knows no age, and our crones are here to inspire and empower you on your personal journey to well-being. Subscribe now to "Two Crones and A Microphone" and embark on a transformative journey towards inner healing and spiritual growth.Betty, Linda & Sally Facebook | Instagram | YoutubeMusic by: Alexander NakaradaShow Sponsor: Minervaed.comEpisodes  54-onwardsProducer and Creative Director: Libby Clarke of Stonerollercoop.comEpisodes 1-53:Producer: Francine Rambousek of Frannysphotographystudio.com