Discover the Magic of Medicinal Pasta

From gentle introduction to mastercraft, these fun multimedia classes build on each other, walking you deeper into the world of both herbalism and pastamaking.

Pasta dough is a wonderfully sneaky way to eat your herbal medicine. In these classes, you will discover a range of herbs that can reduce stress, improve digestion and immunity, and nourish and heal every part of you - from your DNA to your heart.

But making pasta is also the medicine.

There is something fundamentally human in making pasta by hand. It lights up our minds and hearts in all of the right places. We feel a sense of accomplishment. It’s a balm for the ills of a digital world.


  • $35

Easy Chamomile Infused Orecchiette

  • Course
  • 23 Lessons

This is the perfect introduction to making herbal pasta. Three ingredients plus basic kitchen tools and your own two hands. Simple and satisfying to prepare. No herbal or pasta experience necessary. You'll learn why the common and gentle chamomile is a secret powerhouse of medicinal compounds. How to make a basic herbal semolina dough. And how to shape this toothsome, versatile, and tasty pasta shape by hand.

"Melissa's light shines so brightly and her enthusiasm and passion are infectious! I would sign up for her class."

-Rosemary Gladstar, Renown Author & Herbalist
The Science & Art of Herbalism

  • $25

Gentle & Powerful Chamomile

  • Course
  • 9 Lessons

This audio recording of a live Materia Medica class takes you deep into the medicinal & cosmetic uses of chamomile. Familial and informal, full of student questions and laughter. It's the kind of thing I love to listen to while working in my kitchen. It does not include the PDF handout that is mentioned in the audio. That has been lost to time. However, written recipes covered in the audio are included.

  • $96

HERBAL PASTA CONSULTS

  • Coaching session

Herbal Pasta Consults are tailored to your individual interests and needs. I can help you discover herbal allies for your constitution and health goals. Or troubleshoot pasta making snafus. Or listen to your story about the red thread of connection between you and your ancestors and offer support and guidance or when appropriate, spiritual healing based on lineage healing from the Lucani side of my family.