The beauty industry had me duped for a long time, making me think I needed strong chemicals to heal acne. Those chemicals actually did more harm than good. Ever since, I'm leery when it comes to "medicated" anything, even the simple tube of medicated lip balm to heal chapped lips. ... Continue Reading
Archives for September 2016
Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Before you think I'm crazy for suggesting you make a salad in the fall, let me remind you that delicata squash salad with apples and cranberries REQUIRES cool weather. And the main ingredient in panzanella bread salad is BREAD. What kind of crazy person doesn't like bread?! ... Continue Reading
How to Make Kombucha: Recipe and Tutorial
My first experience with kombucha tea was a lot like my experience with dairy kefir: unpleasant. It was too tart, too fizzy and too expensive. But I've been tinkering with brewing a kombucha recipe at home and now I look forward to drinking a glass of kombucha every day! For those who have never heard of kombucha before, here's a quick lesson. Kombucha is fermented sweet tea. It's packed with ... Continue Reading
How to Spatchcock a Chicken
Try this easy recipe for spatchcock chicken, the fastest way to cook a whole chicken. This method puts dinner on the table in under an hour & it's now our favorite! Pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies! I am notorious for waiting until the very last second to start dinner. That’s one reason why I started making slow cooker chicken in the first place – I knew the chicken would be ... Continue Reading