In this cozy, spicy episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin dives into one of her favorite herbal traditions — fire cider. She shares how this zesty, vinegar-based tonic can boost your immune system, clear congestion, and bring warmth back to your winter days. You’ll learn exactly how to make your own batch at home, why each ingredient (from garlic to ginger to horseradish) plays an important healing role, and how to reuse those leftover herbs and veggies so nothing goes to waste. It’s a cheerful, no-stress guide to old-fashioned kitchen medicine — the kind of self-reliance that makes you feel capable, connected, and a little bit spicy yourself.