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What good would it do to have a "doctor on staff " if you couldn't learn a thing or two about living a healthier life? See what Dr. Brent has to say or drop in and ask him a question.

Get Well Soon Soup

When Farmer John was recovering from his hip surgery, it was impossible to keep up with all of the chores on the farm. We decided to whip up a special soup to...

The Perfect Bath

A nice bath in 1802 probably meant securing a primo spot right next to the stove, so we’ve made a few recommendations to update the idea of a perfect Beekman...

Repeat After Me

Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with thoughts and ideas that I can’t seem to sort them out. Before I have the chance to fully develop and execute one idea, another...

Golden Buttons

Tansy As a physician, I love discovering the origins of modern medicine in my own backyard. The driveway leading up to The Beekman Farm evidently is ideal growing...

Blue Cohosh

Blue Cohosh It is always interesting to find plants known for their medicinal properties growing in the wild. With the help of a naturalist friend, we discovered...

A Year in the Country

A Year in the Country 12 bar gift set When we first started making our BEEKMAN 1802 Original Goat Milk Soap, the idea was to create a “Soap for Sensitive People”. ...

What Dr. Brent Says about Lettuce…

IF YOU’VE BEEN READING CAREFULLY, you already know that I can make a sandwich out of almost anything. Cucumber sandwiches, tomato sandwiches, and even...

What Dr. Brent Says About Winter Squash…

Pumpkins and Squash HAVE YOU BEEN TOLD THAT YOU NEED TO EAT MORE OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS but fish and flax seeds just aren’t your thing? There’s good news! ...

What Dr. Brent Says about Peas…

Peas MOST PEOPLE DO NOT THINK OF PEAS AS A LEGUME, but they are, and as such they are a great source of protein and iron. Green peas are also a rich source of...

What Dr. Brent Says about Peppers…

Habanero Peppers EVERYONE NEEDS A LITTLE EXTRA SPICE IN THEIR LIFE every once in a while. We’ve been known to add habanero to just about everything—even our...