~ wellness, wonder, words ~
Stone fruit season is here and our plum tree is heavy with warm fruit that fit snug into my hand; their little bodies are still partly coated with a milky covering that protects them and also makes them look adorably sleepy, like they’re slowly coming out of slumber.
The wax covering fades and their brilliant color blooms in this easy summer sorbet. Fruity & refreshing with a hint of anise and just the right balance of tangy delicious sweetness that one associates with plum. Heaven. …
Summer is a perfect time to experience this soothing & gentle exfoliating scrub made from all natural anti-inflammatory ingredients found in your pantry (fully edible too!)
Great for sloughing off dead skin cells, removing debris and unclogging pores packed with mineral-based sunblock (or is that just me? i look like casper the ghost these day coming in and out of the lap pool, stuff is like glue!) — beyond its cleansing function, this emollient rich exfoliant will leave your skin feeling oh so soft and radiant….
Several months ago, I started exploring non-alcoholic wines. I was curious about discovering an alcohol-free drink that might be a little bit more interesting tasting than sparkling water.
The more I researched and experimented in this area, the more I realized how useful and time-saving this information might be for you as well….
February is birthday season in our home (although we do have a lone Libra who keeps the rest of us balanced, thank goodness) and lemon squares are always part of the fun!…
I think we can slide this one right into the category of foods made in contemplation of surviving winter….
This happy discovery came to me when I was experimenting with drying mandarins to use in homemade soap (i putz a lot with making stuff) …
well…
and then came fall, the season of the soul that reminds us over and over again how beautiful it can be to gather, rest and let things go
So here we are in the third week of November and as many of us prepare to gather for a season of celebration, I thought it might be fun to share some holiday favorites with you – tablescapes, decorating inspo, gifty things – it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these and I thought we could probably all use a little joy….
I could stare at these wonky characters all day long (current screensaver so I kinda am).
If you do nothing more than roast them with a little olive oil and salt, I think you’ll be really happy with the results. They ask little and give a lot….
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One of those i can’t believe it’s tofu tofu dishes:
sofritaaaas ….
Introduced to the world through none other than Chipotle fast casual dining….