2015

Homemade Beef Bone Broth

Last summer we went in on a part of a local steer with some friends of our’s. Included in this purchase was a few roasts I had never cooked before because most supermarkets simply do not sell huge, fatty, bone-in cuts of meat. Which is a pity really, since those tend to be cheaper and …

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Spinach Margarita Smoothie

What? Gross? Hey, don’t knock it til you try it. This super low calorie smoothie is great for reducing bloating and water retention. And no, it does not contain booze. Unless you want it to contain booze. However,  for water retention relief, I recommend you drink this in the morning and I’m not one to …

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The Not-So-Finished Girls Room AKA Why I Sometimes Have No After-Pictures

You may recall my previous aspirations for the Girl Room I had in mind for my daughters. There were the before pictures. The inspiration. The wants and needs. The crafty in-progress bunting. And then…..nothing. Girls Room & Nursery: Before Pictures and Aspirations Fabric Flag Bunting for the Girls’ Room It is not that I didn’t …

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