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When life gives you green tomatoes, fry them!
Our tomato crop has been a little spotty this year; a combination of nocturnal nibblers and drought conditions has led to some arrested development and before losing another on-its-way-to-red tomato, I decided to pluck some of the firm green ones and try something new….
Sun-kissed lips and dehydrated skin will love this deep soothing balm made from a base of mango butter, beeswax and coconut oil and gently fragranced with essential oils of mandarin, lavender and cedarwood — basically, you’ll want to keep a jar of this heavenly moisturizer in every room in the house (and maybe toss one into the glove compartment too!)….
My fruit preserving career took off during Covid and there’s no stopping this runaway train.
For many, it was sourdough; for this girl, it was jammin’ and I’m happy to report that this exploration has lead me to discover that it’s not only a very doable process (no need to be psyched out) it’s also enormously satisfying (the sound of the lids sealing against jars alone is worth it) but, there’s more… I found a pure citrus pectin that jells with low amounts of sugar (using any sweetener of choice) — what a revelation!…
Forget the margaritas this summer and invite the girls over for rose tea instead!
(Okay, maybe do both)….
Our local pub recently added a house-made hummus to their menu and we’re pretty happy about that — (a girl needs to balance out her pub night fries after all)….
This all natural essential oil fusion has been created to soothe tension headaches, migraine and nausea. The blend offers cooling, stabilizing properties to help relieve tension and tightness while supporting calm and restoring equilibrium.
Some of the more common contributors to migraine and tension headaches include: hormonal fluctuations, environmental factors (weather/barometric pressure changes/exposure to synthetic fragrances/artificial light/other pollutants), stress — both emotional and structural (tech neck is a thing) and dietary triggers.
Understanding your personal triggers can be one of the most helpful ways to prevent and minimize onset. Lifestyle approaches and holistic health modalities, including aromatherapy, can be supportive when headache/migraine does occur.
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Over the past couple of summers I’ve been splurging on basil oil (I can’t get enough of the stuff) — a simple blend of olives & basil made locally that we drizzle over sliced summer tomatoes (maybe with some plump burrata or creamy hummus, avocado wedges and garlicky queen olives in the mix – never enough olives) – your basic mediterranean dream….
Who knew a bag of cabbage could taste so good?
I used to think the best part of the egg roll was the crispy, crunchy exterior — you know with those warm bubbly pockets? (salivary glands on fya) — not sure I ever gave as much thought to the interior until I discovered these bowls and let me tell you straight up, the sauce is magic.…
well, these might be my favorite yet …
(and that’s saying a lot given the embarrassing number of muffin recipes I have on the blog)….
Your biggest challenge is going to be resisting the temptation to devour the entire pan of jammy red peppers & caramelized garlic before they hit the plate!
These warm chickpeas served up in a Greek style marinade with melty feta are the perfect spring transition dish – enjoy them on their own or wrapped up in a pita, gyro/souvlaki style, with tzatziki. D’lish….