Category Archives: Recipe

Simple Summer Pleasure: Yogurt

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

I am so glad I discovered the trick to making great yogurt at home!!  I find summer heat can upset my digestion and a cool bowl of home-made yogurt with fresh fruit or agave sweetener, or a smoothie made with … Continue reading →

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Reliable Home-made Yogurt!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

  I own two Salton yogurt makers:  a 5 cup and a 5 pint.  I have tried more recipes than I care to admit with little or no success.  Inevitably every recipe came out too runny for my palate.  I … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Summer Dessert: Angel Food Cake

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Angel Food Cake is a wonderful summer dessert!  It is a good choice for  health conscious folks, is light, and can be dressed up in a variety of ways.  My kids love it so much that for years it has … Continue reading →

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Artisan Bread Made Easy with No Kneading!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

I love bread.  It’s  one food I’ll never forgo.  I love to make bread too.  It is therapeutic for me to mix and knead the dough and there is absolutely nothing like the smell of bread, baking in the oven, … Continue reading →

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Easy Homemade Laundry Soap

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I love to nurture nature, save money, and make something to use that really works!  Why don’t you give these laundry soaps a try and let me now what you think. Basic Laundry Soap Powder Just double or triple the … Continue reading →

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The Suds on Shampoo Bars

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

I have always purchased shampoo from the store.  I’ve tried shampoos made by a wide variety of companies over the years, with all kinds of attributes.  Some I bought repeatedly, others not so much.  Most liquid shampoos I’ve used require … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Eclairs are Scrumpcious!!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Valentines Day was yummy at my house this year.  I came home from a tough day at work to find my husband had fixed a wonderful supper that tasted heavenly.  I wanted to do something nice for him in return. … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food Anyone?

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

  Everyone can think of a “comfort food” they turn to when feeling a bit needy.  I love anything related to bread or dough and this recipe is quick, inexpensive, and easy. I’d like to share a recipe for Spaetzle … Continue reading →

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Squeaky clean and loving it…

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I made a batch of soap before Christmas I was so excited about, I could hardly wait the four weeks required to complete the cure, before using it.  I used my standard olive oil and goat milk soap recipe but  … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Every year people prepare for Christmas gift giving in their own way.  Some like my father, wait until the last possible moment to go shopping,  taking advantage of extreme sales.  Others, storm retail stores on Black Friday like the barbarian … Continue reading →

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