Oven cleaning stinks, quite literally! It’s time consuming and commercial oven cleaners are toxic. I also don’t feel like scrubbing stubborn spots and buildup for ages with wimpy cleaners. When I switched from conventional cleaners to natural ones figuring out how to clean the oven was at the top of my list. I don’t have … Read more
I have a history with Caesar salad dressing. Many years ago, before I liked salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn’t like creamy Caesar dressing. It turns out I just needed to give it a chance! I’ve since come up with this homemade classic Caesar salad dressing and it’s seriously good! A while ago … Read more
For centuries, eggnog has been a part of America’s Christmas festivities. George Washington was rumored to have his own recipe, and the concoction was the catalyst of a riot at West Point in the wee hours of Christmas morning 1826. Today, the grocery chain Kroger sells nearly 3 million gallons of the drink each year. … Read more
At about midnight each weekday, a group of five men and women arrives at the darkened restaurant doors of Sobre Masa in Brooklyn and performs a sacred art of transformation. Heirloom corn—hundreds of pounds in shades of blue, yellow, red—is boiled and steeped for hours in an alkaline solution, a process called nixtamalization. Then it’s … Read more
The twinkling of lit-up trees and festive displays in store windows have come to mean two things: The holidays are upon us, and so is COVID. Since the pandemic began, the week between Christmas and New Year’s has coincided with the dreaded “winter wave.” During that dark period, cases have reliably surged after rising throughout … Read more
I’ve been oil pulling with coconut oil for years. I read about oil pulling benefits a long time ago and how it may reverse tooth decay and help remineralize and whiten teeth. I’ve definitely noticed less plaque and better dental health since starting! Recently, I came across some articles online that questioned oil pulling and … Read more
Yesterday, America had one of its worst days of bird flu to date. For starters, the CDC confirmed the country’s first severe case of human bird-flu infection. The patient, a Louisiana resident who is over the age of 65 and has underlying medical conditions, is in the hospital with severe respiratory illness and is in … Read more
I’ve enjoyed making my own lipstick with natural ingredients but sometimes a girl needs a little lip gloss. A natural lip gloss can add some shine and color to lips and it’s simple to make. Here’s how to make natural lip gloss that’s moisturizing and nourishing to give your lips some love! DIY Lip Gloss … Read more
My kids won’t say no to a healthier for you chocolate chip cookie but I’m always up for trying new recipes. The classic Snickerdoodle was next on my list to tackle. This version uses maple syrup instead of brown sugar and almond and coconut flour instead of wheat. It’s the perfect easy snickerdoodle recipe for … Read more
One dreary November Monday as I was enjoying a morning cup of tea, my phone alerted me that my cat, Avalanche, was exercising less than usual. For the past six weeks, Avalanche has worn a sleek black-and-gold collar that tracks her every move—when and how often she sleeps, runs, walks, eats, drinks, and even grooms. … Read more