I’ve posted this recipe once before. But it simply begs to be mentioned again. Because if your summer recipe repertoire does not include this…you’re missing out on an extremely tasty staple (that happens to be incredibly good for you). You’ve bought garden vegetable cream cheese from the grocery store, right? It has little specs of green and red, and tastes vaguely like it might have derived from vegetables at some
DIY: Clearing a clogged drain the cheap, non-toxic, (mostly) non-disgusting way
Last week I was faced with a completely clogged drain. It had been draining slowly for a month or so. I mostly avoided it, saving the problem for “later”. (It’s so convenient!) One day, I got inspired to try a DIY method from a book. This involved shaking a cup of washing soda into the drain, which should eat away at whatever gunk was there, and hot water would clear the
7 things you need to know about homemade marshmallows
This week I woke up to snow on the ground for the first time all season. You know what that means? TIME FOR HOT BEVERAGES, FOLKS. We all know how I go on about hot mulled cider. But today, I’m singing a different tune. The sweet, sweet song of hot cocoa, with smooth, melty marshmallows on top. (a.k.a. sugar + sugar + chocolate. How can it be bad?) And true
What’s for dinner, Sarah from Yes and Yes?
Today I’m introducing a brand new series called What’s for Dinner? I’ll be inviting some of my favorite bloggers, business owners and online personalities to share with you their own go-to recipes, the favorite meals, snacks, drinks they make over and over again. You’ll get to meet some of my online friends, and we’ll all get some new (fantastic) recipes to try! Sound like fun? Let’s go! I’m so thrilled to
All-natural air freshener: sweet grass braids
I told you all last month that my hubby got a new job. Well, last week he came home with a thing that I’d never heard of before….but I was immediately super pumped to tell you about it (because, let’s be honest, I think about you all the time). Because we both like all-natural things, right? Without chemicals or toxins or carcinogens? Ahem. Well, this product is right up that
Canning homemade ketchup
Last weekend I carried on a tradition for the third year running. My cousin Molly joined me to peel, cut, cook and can this liquid gold that we call homemade ketchup. Molly and I, and many who we’ve shared with, concur that store-bought ketchup doesn’t hold a candle to this homemade version. Whole food ingredients, with just the right amount of sweetness and vinegar and spices. When Molly came over
Saving summer flavors: Flash Freezing 101
Spring has quickly turned to summer, and I’m realizing (with great pleasure!) that seasonal flavors are back in full force. Sure, I’m a huge fan of strawberries year-round, but there’s nothing like the taste of a freshly-picked, perfectly ripe strawberry in June. It’s juicier, sweeter, and brighter in color than its off-season counter-part…and I want to savor that goodness as long as I can. Plus, in-season produce means LOTS of
Download a free sample of I Don’t Buy That
I Don’t Buy That launched nearly a month ago, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the feedback I’ve been getting about the book and the recipes in it: This book is brilliant! I can’t believe how many things I can make now that I never thought of before. ~ Stacie Finally got a chance to look through it this morning, and I LOVE it!!! I’m planning on making some “gunk remover”
5 things I love (May)
1. Weeding the garden I’m not even kidding. I really like weeding at this phase of the gardening season. Last year I learned how to properly use a hoe, and weeds are under control. I enjoy going out for 10 or 15 minutes in the evening and plucking away the seedlings I didn’t plant so my little babies will thrive. It’s therapeutic. (Not so later in the summer when my
I Don’t Buy That launches this Thursday – Pre-order your copy now!
I’m going to make this one short and sweet: My very first ebook is now available for pre-order. Click here to learn more about the book & purchase! The release date is May 23! (Ohmigod, am I going to be a real live author? I THINK I AM!) Click here to learn more and order for just $17
Homemade mayonnaise: Easier than I expected
My mom and I spent the day Friday going to garage sales. Along the way, I picked up a sweet set of French recipes in the form of jumbo playing cards: One recipe stood out to me right away. I’ve been wanting to make homemade mayonnaise for a while now, and that was one of the first cards I pulled out of the deck. I had all the ingredients, so
Revisiting DIY Goo Gone
This is my 150th post. WHAT?! In honor of this momentous occasion, I’m revisiting my biggest post ever, and why it matters to this blog’s next big thing. Not long ago I announced I’m working on a new ebook called I Don’t Buy That: 12 simple recipes for DIY household basics. The inspiration behind my most popular post is the same as what’s driving this ebook’s creation: it’s so important that more