Doesn’t the taste of rose petal lemon balm jelly sounds devine? Silky and lemony. Me too. However, I could only find one recipe where they used dried ingredients. So being the ever adventurous soul that I am I combined this rose jam recipe with the rose/lemon balm recipe. How did the jelly taste? A little sweet for […]
Archives for October 2012
Safe Chemicals Act Must Pass for Our Children. Get Involved.
Toxic chemicals and I don’t get along. Our relationship is fraught with disappointment, anger, and confusion. Confused that the government doesn’t require proof of safety before chemicals are introduced to the market thanks to the outdated Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). Angry because my children suffer from all these chemicals. Disappointed that no one is protecting […]
Homemade Applesauce 9 Heart Healthy Uses + How To {Video}
Previously, I gave you the skinny on how to make your own crockpot applesauce sans the sugar. For those of you who want a more up close and personal view, watch my apple sauc’en video. I major in easy so this recipe couldn’t be less time consuming. Be sure to check out my favorite […]
Crockpot No Sugar Applesauce: No Additives. Just Good Tasting
I have lived up north for most of my life and never, ever gone apple picking. Ms. Gardner has never picked an apple? Say, it ain’t so, Anna. My baby apple trees should have produced apples this year except for those darn deer who nipped at their buds. But for every gray cloud, there […]
Scared Pregnancy Magazine Explores the Beauty of Pregnancy and Birth
When author Anni Daulter typed out the first words of her book titled Sacred Pregnancy she couldn’t have known what an amazing journey would lie ahead for her. The book that was born from her desire to “change the conversation around the pregnancy journey for women,” rapidly took on its own life – growing into […]
Roasting Sunflower Seeds. The Ultimate Treat
I have to admit. Sunflower seeds are really addicting. Especially when you have to crack the shell to get to the seed. I feel like a cowgirl. Crack, spit, eat. So, how can you enjoy the same pleasure? Grow your own sunflowers. Harvesting is easy. Then soak and roast. Easy peezy. Okay, let’s be real, […]
Harvesting Sunflower Seeds Before the Critters Get ‘Em
I love growing sunflowers in my garden. Their heads are magical as they follow the sun. Bees adore them and so do unfortunately squirrels Timing the harvest can be tricky but once you get the hang of it, you will be eating those addictive seeds before you know it. When to Harvest First tale tell time […]
