Red Palm Oil, Ancestral Foodways & the Dish “Red Red” | Asia Dorsey
Release Date: 03/04/2026
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Tonight, herbalist Kyle Denton is hosting a free live webinar called 5 Herbs for Oral Health. In this class, Kyle will teach about five herbs he personally reaches for again and again for gum health, microbial balance, recovery, irritation, and more. 📅 May 21, 2026 🕕 6 PM Central Can’t make it live? Register anyway and you’ll get access to the replay afterward for a limited time. 🌿
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🌿 FREE Herbal Dental Care Mini Course (available for a limited time) Join herbalist Kyle Denton for a free mini course exploring oral health through an herbalist’s lens, including tissue states, digestion, stress, inflammation, and more. In this episode, I sit down with herbalist Amy Boldt of Barefoot Medicine Farm to talk about her path from high school English teacher to clinical herbalist. We chat about plant allies, nervous system support, community, homesteading, impostor syndrome, social media burnout, and the importance of slowing down enough to really listen to the plants. Amy...
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FREE HERBAL DENTAL CARE MINI COURSE 🌿🦷 Available for a limited time In this clip from Herbalists After Hours, herbalist Kyle Denton shares thoughts on authenticity, vulnerability, and what actually helps grow the herbal community. Kyle talks about embracing your unique path, showing up authentically, and why the herbal community doesn’t need more perfection — it needs real people willing to learn, experiment, and participate fully. This conversation was recorded at the International Herb Symposium and originally released through Folk Methodology. Kyle is also the teacher of the...
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In this short episode, I share a few highlights from Video 1 of the free Herbal Dental Care mini course with herbalist Kyle Denton. Kyle explores the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness, including digestion, stress, posture, jaw tension, mineral balance, and more. The free mini course is available for a limited time.
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Oshala Farm Herb Camp returns to Southern Oregon June 26–28, 2026 for a full weekend of herbal education, plant walks, medicine making, music, community, camping, and connection. Hosted at Oshala Farm, Herb Camp features hands-on workshops with experienced herbalists alongside the beauty of a working medicinal herb farm with more than 80 varieties of herbs growing on the land.
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Join Rosalee's FREE Cooling Inflammation Mini-Course Available for a limited time! This episode of The Herbalist Hour is a little different. Recorded inside a working tattoo shop in Twisp, Washington, Mason sits down with herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt and tattoo artist (and tarot reader) Caitlin Cordell… while Rosalee is actively getting tattooed. What unfolds is a lively, unscripted conversation weaving together herbalism, embodiment, and everyday practice in a setting that’s anything but typical. Along the way, we dive into the nuances of inflammation—why it’s not the enemy,...
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Nettle has a reputation… 🌿 and like many beloved herbs, it’s picked up a few myths along the way. In this short episode, we gently untangle some of the most common misunderstandings about this deeply nourishing plant. Whether you’re brand new to nettle or already working with it, this is a great place to refine your understanding and deepen your relationship with this powerful ally. Go Deeper with Nettle 🌱 If you’re feeling called to take your nettle practice further, Rosalee and Mason created a full experience centered around this incredible plant. Inside The Nettle Immersion,...
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I'm so excited to share a new course that Rosalee and I have been workin' on! Introducing... Presented by Folk Methodology What started as a simple 20-minute class turned into something much bigger. Over 100 minutes of video, a 30-day nettle challenge, a 30+ page recipe ebook, a community space, a live call, and more. In this video, we walk you through how it all came together and what you can expect inside the experience. This isn’t just about learning nettle… it’s about working with it. Inside the Nettle Immersion: A 100+ minute video class A 30-day nettle challenge A 33-page nettle...
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In this episode, we introduce the Ojai Herbal Retreat, a one-day immersive gathering taking place May 30 at the beautiful Cortona Institute in Ojai, California. Hosted by herbalists Jiling Lin, Lanny Kaufer, Carol Wade, and Emily Watson, this retreat is designed to bring people back to the roots of herbalism through hands-on workshops, plant connection, and meaningful community. The day includes an immersive plant walk, herbal oil making, sleep pillow crafting, creative rituals, and more—all set in a peaceful outdoor environment. With a slower, more intentional format than a...
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A year-long mentorship from Asia Dorsey + Justin Robinson for folks craving a deeper relationship with food, ancestry, and embodied wellbeing.
In this clip from The Herbalist Hour episode 59, Asia Dorsey shares the story behind the West African dish Red Red — a vibrant meal made with red palm oil, black-eyed peas, peppers, and plantains.
Asia reflects on her time living in Ghana, learning directly from local food traditions, and how that experience reshaped her relationship with ancestral foods. She also speaks about the deep nutritional and cultural importance of red palm oil and why preserving traditional foodways matters.
The conversation touches on diaspora cooking, sourcing ingredients with integrity, and reconnecting with the culinary wisdom of our ancestors.
Watch the full episode of The Herbalist Hour to hear more of this conversation with Asia Dorsey and Karina DesRoses.
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DISCLAIMER
The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.