TAMPA (BLOOM) – There’s a fiery tonic that’s been bubbling up in popularity for its gut-boosting and immune-fortifying prowess. It’s called fire cider, and if you haven’t heard of it yet ...

If you prefer a sweeter fire cider, you can add honey to the mixture before corking the jar. Not only will the honey sweeten the tonic, but it will also give it additional health benefits.

Add honey to taste, if desired; I add about 1/2 cup honey per quart of fire cider, while others prefer as much as 1 cup. Cover tightly and label the jar. — Susan Belsinger, Brookeville, Maryland ...

Quick Tips: After making your garlic honey, place lid on jar, but "burp" it every other day by loosening and opening the jar and re-closing it to avoid pressure build up from the fermentation process.

When the cider is ready, shake well and then strain the roots/veggies using a cheesecloth or mesh strainer, then pour liquid into a clean jar. 6. If desired, add raw honey to taste.

Fire cider, like four thieves vinegar before it, is a widely beloved and appreciated medicine. And ultimately, no one can “own” either one, just as no one can ever own the process of making or ...

Check out Martha Stewart's home remedy recipe that'll help fight colds called the Test Kitchen's Favorite Fire-Cider Tonic, stock up for 2023.

Sam Bowie admires her handiwork at the Shores Yoga fire cider workshop Saturday. (PHOTO BY SUSAN SMILEY) Siehda recommends taking one to two tablespoons every morning diluted with water or with honey.