If you've never discovered a forgotten batch of late summer jam on a cold winter day, you're missing out! I usually find one tucked away in my freezer around late November, brimming with liquid sunshine and memories of lazy berry-picking on a summer day. Farmers markets will be overflowing with sweet berry goodness before you know it, so I [...] Continue Reading
Archives for April 2014
5 Reasons To Avoid Store-Bought Salad Dressings
Ranch dressing is one of the four basic food groups - at least that's what my husband tells me. Some have billed it as “the new ketchup.” Ranch dressing has become so universally loved that ranch pops up everywhere in popular culture, inspiring the creation of Ranch flavored breath mints and silly commercials promoting ranch-scented [...] Continue Reading
Risotto alla Milanese with Herbs
Creamy, bright and infused with delicious aromatic herbs, this Risotto alla Milanese recipe is a total crowd pleaser. Translated as saffron risotto, Milanese risotto is said to originate from a practical joke in 16th century Italy. In the year 1574, a team of Belgian glass makers were working on the Milan cathedral. One of these men was known for [...] Continue Reading
Skin-To-Skin Care After Birth: A Practical Guide
Me: "I wish it had felt this easy the first time. I'd be a different mother." Husband: "You are a different mother, that's why it's easier." He's right, I am different, and not just because I've mastered the art of explaining to two-year-olds why it's not a good idea to blend the words "frog" and "yuck." When I look back at the decisions I've [...] Continue Reading
Review: Wean Green Leakproof Glass Storage Containers
Is your refrigerator a hodge podge of plastic containers, jars, wraps, and bags? Do you want to upgrade to a healthier option that is not only safer than plastic, but more functional and durable?Then you'll want to read on. I recently received a set of Wean Green containers as a gift, and, um, they are AMAZING. Why I Love These [...] Continue Reading
Simple Korean Kimchi Recipe
Fermented foods are the best (and least expensive) way to add probiotics to the diet. Fermented foods contain so many more strains of beneficial bacteria than you get in a supplement. This simple kimchi recipe is perfect for the beginner fermenter just starting out. What is Kimchi? Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish that usually [...] Continue Reading
7 Reasons To Be Skin-To-Skin With Your Baby After Birth
Kate Ogg snuggled her prematurely-born son to her chest, whispering soothing words over his tiny, 2lb 3 oz frame. Doctors told her that he had died, but something unexpected happened as she prepared to say goodbye. About 5 minutes after Kate drew him close and began talking to him, Jaime moved. Her doctor told her it was a reflex, and [...] Continue Reading
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Review
I have a personal question for you. Dig deep now and be your most authentic self, okay? This is a safe place . . . you won't be judged for saying the wrong thing. No, really. I'll love you no matter what your answer is. Ready? Alright. Here goes: If you could have only ONE ice cream for the rest of your life, would it be vanilla or chocolate? Pick [...] Continue Reading
