We love pulled pork (and I love how easy it is to make). This Hawaiian pulled pork recipe is a delicious twist on the classic. The kids beg for it and we actually prefer this version to one with regular barbecue sauce. Hawaiian Pulled Pork (in the Instant Pot!) What is Hawaiian pulled pork you ask? Think sweet and sour meets barbecue! Fresh [...] Continue Reading
Archives for May 2014
Homemade Sunscreen Lotion Bars
Ten minutes. That's how long it takes most days to get from my front porch to sugar-white sandy beaches. We take the kids to our favorite spot at least a couple of times a month. Though I've been making homemade sunscreen for years, I don't usually make it in advance because the shelf life of the base - my homemade lotion - [...] Continue Reading
Wellness Shot – Turmeric Tonic With Coconut Water, Ginger And Honey
My husband and I have been doing shots every single morning for the past week. It seems like an odd thing to say given that I've been pregnant or nursing for the past 2,335 days, but really it's a good thing. As you probably know, intense cleansing diets are not recommended for pregnant/nursing mothers. That's because the toxins that are released [...] Continue Reading
Licorice Root Benefits
Licorice root is considered a harmonizer, or an herb that brings the properties of other herbs together in a formula. "In ancient Greek glukos means 'sweet' and riza means 'root." So the latin name for this plant is derived from the Greek words meaning 'sweet root." (Source: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief) It is [...] Continue Reading
11 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Pre-Mama Self
While we're still basking in the afterglow of Mother's Day hugs, hand-drawn cards, and picked flowers full of bugs, I thought I would mention a tip or eleven that I'd wish I'd known back before the bathroom became just another place for family meetings. It's not a comprehensive list, but if I could send a letter back in time here are a few things I [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Bone Broth (Video Tutorial)
My culinary education from birth to eighteen can be summed up like this: Pasta is done when you throw it against the wall and it sticks. Hungry for a baked potato? Stab some holes in a spud and microwave for 10 minutes. Want some blueberry muffins slathered in margarine for dessert? Grab a box from aisle five. Learning to cook real food was [...] Continue Reading
How To Eliminate Dandruff Naturally
Nana, Omi, Bunny, or Yaya - grandmothers go by very different names, but when it comes to home remedies they seem to share the same handbook. These days, science is taking a few pages from that book. We now know that honey helps with burns, and homemade honey cough syrup allows children (and their parents!) to sleep better at night. And when it [...] Continue Reading
