Etymology. The term “apothecary” derives from the Ancient Greek ἀποθήκη (apothḗkē, “a repository, storehouse”) via Latin apotheca (“repository, storehouse, warehouse”, cf. bodega and boutique), Medieval Latin apothecarius (“storekeeper”), and eventually Old French apotecaire.
I walk through the garden in the gathering fall, and find a last blooming Ferdinand Pichard rose and hips, a few tarrying half-ripened blackberries, pelted with pellets of icy snow on a grey November day. Beauty lingering, clinging to green, a wintery…
Don’t worry, it’s the good kind. I’ve had a giant box of herbs sitting on my kitchen table all week, ordered to make teas and tinctures with until the farm is ready to grow enough to supply the apothecary. I was excited…
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Need a bike before spring? Like tomorrow? How about parts and accessories? Funky handmade cycling caps? And most importantly, soap and scrubs fo’ yo’ funky bike booty (or whatever) by yours truly? Come on out to the Chicago Bike Swap tomorrow (SATURDAY!)…
Things are pretty good here, though amazingly busy, hence the lack of updates. Unfortunately, bad news brings me back here… nothing other than a chicken murder mystery this morning. I knew something was off when the speckled Sussex was out of the…
Urban Folk Circuit at the Logan Square Farmer’s Market! All manner of crafty creativity and delicious delectables here for you on Sunday… soaps! cheese! eggs and knife sharpening (this is one booth)! sausage sticks! salad! squash! vintage clothes! handmade goodies! co-op hot…