There’s nothing quite like wood-fired bread and pizza. A wood-fired oven doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, either. A cob oven is a great way to achieve baking tasty food in your backyard for minimal expense, using simple technology that isn’t dependent on fossil fuels during building or use. You need only … Read more
Does every office have one group of co-workers that always seem to be cold? Then another group that always seem to be hot? Have you seen those poncho-gone-wrong blankets with sleeves?! Snuggies?! I really don’t want to see that at work. It’s surprisingly easy to make a shrug. You can complete the project in one … Read more
If you’re after a lemon cake, then look no further! This lemon yogurt cake is moist and dense and its sweet, sticky syrup is the icing on the cake. Literally. I love lemon anything. Lemon cookies, lemon curd, lemon meringue pie and lemon cakes are just some of the ways I enjoy eating lemons. Oh, … Read more
There are many ways to transform your life and live a more sustainable, healthy, and intentional existence. My family is working on it everyday. One change we’ve made while we work on this goal is the transformation of our front yard into an edible landscape. Consider this quote: The lawns in the United States consume … Read more
Spring is her! We have seeds started, we’ve got our gardening gear ready, and we’ve got big plans this year. We a variation of Square Foot Gardening. Even though I’m not a fan of measuring and calculating, I like knowing that our raised garden beds are maximizing their space. Making Your Own SFG Box Plans … Read more
This was originally a recipe with butter or oil, this healthier option uses applesauce instead of butter. These muffins are more rich, moist and dense! These are great for breakfast or a snack and they’re always a big hit with company too! If there are left overs freeze them and take them out for a … Read more
Ever wonder how to make your own vanilla extract? If you’re like me you assumed that “pure vanilla extract” was simply that, you might be surprised. Some brands use high fructose corn syrup to sweeten their “pure” extract, which to me just seems a little.. ugh. (We try to limit, as much as possible, an … Read more
This tortilla recipe couldn’t be any more simple. All it takes is just a few ingredients that you’re bound to have and about 10 minutes. No resting, rising or complicated equipment aside from a flat surface and a rolling pin. If you have a big Kitchen Aid mixer, throw the ingredients in the with the dough … Read more
Thank you for reading this! This is my favorite light, fluffy, delicious pancakes from scratch recipe. There’s about a bajillion recipes for pancakes out there so this obviously isn’t a new concept. I actually debated whether it was worth it to share a pancake recipe. Here are a few reasons why I decided to add … Read more
Homemade Arepas Because yeast and bread flour don’t always agree with everyone, bread replacements that taste like the real deal, yet are easy to make and are cost-effective are in increasingly high demand. Two minutes of gluten filled pleasure can give someone 2 hours of stomach-ache, so some people need to be very careful with … Read more