I sincerely hope no one is deathly afraid of spiders out there... if so, scroll down quickly! Late in the day of our second day camping, Mr. Crumbs noticed a spider bite on his leg. Totally.Not.Surprised. He must have some sweet-smelling skin or something, because in all the years of his childhood - growing up outdoors in woods and dirt and bugs - he had never been bit by a spider. Yet during the ... Continue Reading
DIY: Citrus Infused Vinegar
Vinegar is the mecca of all-natural cleaning solutions. I think it's fairly well known that diluted vinegar makes a fantastic all-purpose cleaner (and if you didn't know before, you do now!). Some of the lesser-known purposes of vinegar include: ... Continue Reading
Don’t Waste the Celery! (DIY Dried Celery)
Celery is an amazing vegetable. It's an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A and C and folate, plus by the time you're done eating it, you've actually BURNED calories! Now if it were only the same with tortilla chips, I'd be set. There seems to be some confusion though with what to do with the celery leaves. Do you eat them? Do you throw them away? Do you cut off celery at the "seam" ... Continue Reading
Spicy Chicken Marinade and Rub: Simple Recipe
With Memorial Day only one week away, long(er) days, summer vacation, suntans, and grilling are just around the corner. YEAH! We love to grill. Actually, let me clarify. Mr. Crumbs likes to grill. I LOVE the clean-up that is a result of grilling - NONE! Since I do the majority of the meal planning, I'm usually the one who prepares and cooks dinner. However, when we grill, Mr. Crumbs ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Southwestern Corn
This post contains affiliate links. Today's recipe is a knock-off of a dish my step-mom makes. She's an amazing cook and makes a killer Caesar dressing. No joke, she often makes more than necessary for the meal so that Mr. Crumbs has some leftover for his weekday lunch salads. Hmmm... mental note to see if she'd be willing to share her recipe so I can share with you... Anyway, corn is ... Continue Reading
