Are you already missing the lilacs?
Even though it wasn’t long ago that the lilacs were in bloom, many of them are already done for the year…
But the essence and aromatics can live on!
One way to capture and re-delight in the soft, floral and sweetly nostalgic scent of lilac is through a hydrosol.
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Spritz the air, infuse your space with the lovely lilac any time, of any day, in any season.
The elegant and ephemeral essence of lilac can be preserved in the botanical waters known as hydrosol.
Hand-harvested fresh local lilacs were stream distilled in house using our copper Alembic still to produce a very small run with limited supply.
See webstore or shop to get yours or for the lilac lover in your life
https://lightcellar.ca/products/lilac-hydrosol-1

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And if you would like to learn more about Hydrosols we have a free class coming up - see https://lightcellar.ca/products/hydrosol-high-immerse-yourself-in-the-captivating-world-of-herbal-hydrosols for details

Bubbly Botanical Beverages
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Chef Alex Hamilton shares what he’s got brewing in the kitchen

Nettles 🌿
An incredibly nutritive wild food

Experience these Botanical Waters
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We now have over 50 different hydrosols in store for you to try
Next time you are in, visit the corner shelf where all the samples are and spritz away
Some are grounding, some are uplifting, some are refreshing, some are soothing - they each have their own unique character and properties
If you would like to learn more about hydrosols then join us for our free class, Hydrosol High: Immerse Yourself in the Aromatic World of Botanical Waters
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You can join online or in person.
See website for details and registration

https://lightcellar.ca/products/hydrosol-high-immerse-yourself-in-the-captivating-world-of-herbal-hydrosols

One of the biggest health issues we face as a society is consuming food too high in calories and too low in nutrients…
Superfoods are a way to flip that equation
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But what exactly is a superfood?
There are a few ways to define it
Here’s a couple interpretations
What foods are super to you?
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As of today, Fluoride is in the water in Calgary now…
Here’s the filtration system we set-up at the shop to have the cleanest, most vibrant chemical-free water

And below is info about the application for an injunction

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE – FLUORIDE INJUNCTION APPLICATION

✅ Good news: Our Emergency Injunction Application has officially been accepted by the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta!
⚠️ Important note: It has NOT been enacted yet — we now wait for a hearing.

📅 Court Date:
🗓 Wednesday, July 9, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Calgary Courts Centre – Urgent Chambers

💥 This injunction aims to stop the City from adding Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (HFSA) to our water supply.

❗️This is your chance to show public support and stand for informed consent, public health, and water safety. We need to pack the courtroom — your presence matters!

🙌 Please book off July 9th and join us in person to make sure our voices are seen and heard.

Probiotic Soda Refreshments
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Chef Alex shares about the refreshing probiotics sodas we have available
Made with real herbs, fruits, superfoods, natural sweeteners, nourishing colours and medicinal flavours!
Available in store only

Friendly Bitters: How These Herbs Are Perfect for Summer Times
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Holly the herbalist shares the details about each of the herbs in this powerful yet gentle formula that is supportive to not only digestion but the nervous system and blood as well.
If you are local come on by and give it a try.
This item is available in store and online.

https://lightcellar.ca/products/friendly-bitters-60-ml-tlc-repack

MycoWisdom
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We now have the book behind the art and artist featured at our Elixirs bar
Meet Danielle Caners and a host of fungi in this informative read
You can it and a number of other books in our reading corner at the Elixir bar
Grab a drink and dive in
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I sat down with Dr Bob from Safe Water Calgary and talked about the dangers of Fluoride in the water, got into the details surrounding the injunction, and so much more…
Next Actions:
Sign the petition, donate and if you are on the Calgary area join us for the rally July 9th at 12pm
Details on the website

https://www.safewatercalgary.com/

https://t.iss.one/themalchemist

Superfood Freezies for the Whole Family
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Made with super foods, herbs, that offer natural nourishing colours and flavours, and probiotics!
Enjoy these fun cooling and refreshing treats

Summer Foraging
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What a day in the fields and forests foraging the finest wild strawberries, yarrow, arnica, Labrador tea, aspen bolete, Oyster mushroom and so much more