My (almost!) three-year-old daughter, Alba really loves doing kitchen projects with me. We do a baking or cooking project a couple times a week and we usually use it as an opportunity to learn something else – like the time we made Fairy Tea Cookies using edible flowers. This time it was all about pretending to be squirrels and storing food for the winter. Every time I am in the kitchen, she ...
Live
Life is a beautiful and often tempestuous existence, so connect with the things that put a big ‘ol smile on your face and makes you grateful for living. Those moments of simple pleasure are the essence of YUM. Maybe for you it is a rock solid eagle pose connecting you to earth and sky, or something as simple and powerful as the wind whipping through your hair as you meet the surf, the delight of a loved one giggling with joy or sitting by the fire on a cold night wrapped in a blanket, sipping a glass of wine. These moments reveal our passions; let them be your guiding light. Live your life vibrantly.
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Bartering 101: 3 Tips for Making a Good Trade
The other day, using modern alchemy, I turned diapers into Maple Syrup + Blackberries. It's All About The Barter Baby! I have recently found a love for bartering. We are going through a major purge at home, something I will discuss in a later post – how to do it, why to do it, etc. But suffice to say that right now we are getting rid of things that no longer serve us as a family. In this ...
Fairy Tea Party
I apologize for my long absence. Having a baby, starting a new company and adjusting to life with 2 small children at the same time has been hectic, to say the very least. In my absence I have been learning how to slow down and enjoy all the many blessings I have in my life, even though some parts of it are far from perfect. Through some personal struggles my resolve has become even stronger to ...
Buckwheat & Yogurt Pancakes with Apples
This is a healthy, made from scratch pancake. The nutty taste of buckwheat pairs perfectly with tangy yogurt and sweet apples to create a hearty breakfast pancake, topped with good quality butter and maple syrup, it is a treat the whole family will enjoy. I admit it has been a while since I’ve made pancakes from scratch. King Arthur Flour brand has a deliciously convenient line of gluten free ...
Love in Every Bite: Spicy Mayan Hot Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day to my lovely readers! I am pretty sure everyone who reads this blog of mine would agree that we don't need a special day to show our love, that love is something that should be freely given all year long. And I would bet that many of you share that love through food and cooking. That is the premise behind my book, Love in Every Bite: The Secret to Cooking Healthy Recipes ...
Love in Every Bite: Decadent Brownies with Cherries and a Valentine’s Giveaway for My Readers!
Lovely readers, sorry if I have been a bit absent, but I have a very good reason! If you have not already heard the buzz on Facebook, my first book Love in Every Bite: The Secret to Cooking Healthy Recipes with Positive Energy is now available on Amazon. The book consists of 30 delicious, healthy and easy to prepare recipes that are naturally gluten free to bring magic into your kitchen and ...
DIY Gift Making: Handmade Chocolates (Chocolate Covered Figs Stuffed with Almond Butter, Cranberry-Pistachio Bark, Chocolate Covered Pretzels)… (And Why I Love Santa)
Anyone that knows me well knows how much I love the Yuletide season. Maybe it is because I was born on 12/12 – a lucky day indeed! We celebrate The 12 Days of Yule in our household, so this is also one of the busiest times of year for me, full of ritual, offerings, house cleaning and cleansing, decorating, cooking, baking and honoring my ancestors and The Holly King. If you want to learn more ...
Needle Felted Nisse/Tomte/Yule Elf
Nisser, Tomten and Yule Elves are associated with Scandinavia, the winter solstice and winter holiday season. They are known as gift givers, but not the same way as Santa Claus – although like Santa, it is important that you are nice to your Nisse! Nisse can be your answer to Elf on the Shelf for the Yuletide season, if you are a folklorist like me. I first encountered the Nisser when I lived ...
DIY Gift Making: Melt and Pour Soap
This is the first in a series of posts about DIY holiday gift giving. This year I am getting back to basics, focusing on what I really love about the holidays: time with family, good food, “hygge” (a Danish word which loosely translates to “cozy”), and doing things from the heart. Making handmade gifts is one of the ways I like to cover all those bases. We make gifts as a family, lots of the ...
Fresh Thanksgiving Cranberries Two-Ways
Do you want to add a little pizazz to your cranberry sauce? Hoping to get a head start on Thanksgiving prep, but don’t have a lot of time? Making these quick, easy and tasty cranberry recipes ahead of time will save you time on the big day and will impress your guests! The best part is they only take 20 minutes to make. I got started on Thanksgiving prep this weekend. We are having dinner for ...
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