Being a coffee drinker, it has never been about the caffeine for me (even if I am a miserable morning person). It’s the ritual, the taste, and the aroma that get me excited for a good cuppa joe. And as…
Are you like my dad, who refers to salads as "rabbit food"? I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be!! Salad can be more than a boring arrangement of limp iceberg lettuce, mealy tomatoes, and dry cucumbers.…
Apricots melt into a glorious sweet tart smooth confection, and lavender adds a touch of sophistication to their exuberance. Dine like a Parisian with a breakfast of crusty baguette smeared with this delicious apricot butter! But what is fruit…
Ketchup is one of the most ubiquitous sauces, especially in North America, but its origin may not be exactly what you expect. Ketchup, or originally “kôe-chiap”, was created by the Chinese in the 17th century with a mixture of spices…
Do you have a red onion sitting in your fridge? Maybe you used a few slices on your veggie burger and now you’re not sure what to do with the rest. Other than eat more burgers - that’s always an…
Blueberries are great in many things - muffins, pies, smoothies - but blueberry jam tends to be underated. Blueberry jam isn't as popular as the classic strawberry or the flashier raspberry or blackberry, but spiced blueberry jam could just change…
It’s time to start planning what summer staples are going to occupy the valuable real estate in your freezer during the cold months. For me, zucchini has consistently been one of those staples. I tend to lean on the versatility…
Do you know what the worst part of working out during the summer is? Having to cool down in the sticky humid air, and not cooling down nearly quick enough. It seems like no matter how long you’re keeping that…
Hi. I'm terrible at cooking. I'm good at making food- but I hate measuring things, I hate reading recipes, I hate paying attention and remembering what I'm doing. I've been cooking vegan for my stupid boyfriend for six years, so…
Everywhere you turn it seems people are talking about single-use packaging and products that are getting piled high in foreign countries, escaping into our oceans, or being incinerated (burned) here at home. In response, communities, governments and businesses are…
