I find it necessary to repost in its entirety this essay/sermon by George MacDonald, as it’s worth the read by itself and doesn’t really need my commentary. It’s a short read, yet incredibly enriching, and beautiful describes the reason for Jesus. If I had to summarize it briefly, I’d say this: All men suffer problems,…
Homemade Crème de Cacao: Ingredients 1 cup cacao nibs1 cup high quality vodkahalf a vanilla bean2-½ cups simple syrup Homemade Crème de Cacao: Instructions Combine the cacao nibs, vanilla and the vodka in a quart jar. Cover tightly and set in a cool, dark place at room temperature for two weeks. At the end of…
Homemade Coffee Liqueur: Ingredients 16 cups strongly brewed coffee 4 cups organic cane sugar 3 cups vodka 3 tablespoons of Crème de Cacao (recipe here) 2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped out and reserved Homemade Coffee Liqueur: Instructions In a large pot, simmer together the coffee and sugar until it reduces by 1/3. It should…
The best pesto is made with a mortar and pestle. But if you don’t have a mortar and pestle, a food processor or VitaMix blender will work just fine. The other major factor when making pesto is tasting it. Your basil won’t taste exactly like my basil. Neither will your olive oil. You may need…
Tandoori Masala is easily purchased these days online or in grocery stores. However, I’ve always preferred to make my own so I can tailor the flavor to be more bold and a little more nuanced. After all, that’s the beauty of masala. For years, you couldn’t buy tandoori masala in stores pre-made. Everyone’s mom made…
Want to track your fertility digitally? There’s an app for that. Several in fact. I’ve tried a few different apps, and here’s what I think about them: #1 Fertility Friend FF Cost: Free Download: iOS, Android This is the first app I ever downloaded to track my cycles, and it’s still my favorite. The interface…