Kari A.
Yelp
It's always thrilling to discover hidden gems tucked away in your own backyard. Wild Terra is one of my recent discoveries.
With cold and flu season in full bloom, I was curious about fire cider, a natural concoction made with apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic, horseradish, and other goodies that is supposed to boost your immune system. I had found a recipe for fire cider but got too busy to shop for ingredients and make it myself. So when I saw that Wild Terra was offering a workshop on making fire cider, I immediately signed up. It was also an opportunity for me to check out the shop for the first time.
Located on Figueroa St. in Highland Park, Wild Terra is a mecca for lovers of tea, spices and herbs. The selection here is astounding. The workshop was lead by Danielle, who I believe is the owner of Wild Terra. She shared the history of fire cider and then proceeded to demo how to make it, store it, and use it. The best part was when we got to sample it. Omg, it was warm and yummy and so perfect on a wet, rainy LA day. Danielle set up a DIY bar with ingredients to make our own jar of cider to bring home. It will take about a month for the cider to be infused with all the stuff inside the jar and I can't wait to start using it. She also shared how fire cider can be used in cooking and in making salad dressings. So versatile!
The store itself is airy and open, and the gentleman who was working at the register was warm and friendly. Such a positive vibe. They also carry a nice selection of books, wrapping paper, and tea accessories, as well as their own line of skin serum. I really enjoyed the experience of being there and can't wait to go back to shop and attend more workshops. What a great find!