Have you ever looked at the ingredients in store-bought mayonnaise? Soybean oil, corn starch, sugar, and some things I can't easily pronounce. Even the health-store brands have some ingredients in there I'm not happy about, like canola oil. Even though I don't use mayonnaise on a regular basis, my condiment of choice for homemade baked … Continue reading Basic Homemade Mayonnaise
As soon as zucchini started to pop up in my farm share, I knew I had to use some of them to make zucchini bread. I found a great recipe from 101 Cookbooks, my go-to source for all-natural baking. Although it’s a perfectly fine recipe on its own, I couldn’t help tinkering with it a … Continue reading Zucchini Muffins
On sweltering summer days, I get to thinking about island vacations and white sand beaches...because if the weather insists on being 100°F with the humidity, I'd like the option to cool off every 5 minutes in aqua oceans or tranquil pools. It's only right. Recent island visions gave me cravings for island fruit. Although I … Continue reading Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut
I've been on the lookout for affordable all-natural makeup, eye makeup to be more precise. Recently, I came across Alima Pure and decided to give it a try. Here's why I decided to make a purchase: The wide palette of colors are beautiful. The makeup line scored well on Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. The products … Continue reading Natural Makeup Review: Alima Pure
This recipe came out of an attempt to find yet another use for the bagful of garlic scapes I have brought home from my CSA over the last three weeks. I took on the role of matchmaker and introduced Mr. Scape to Ms. Egg. Onion and Cheese tagged along on the date, but were not … Continue reading Pita Pocket Eggs
Kristin Rath 