Throughout history, poets and prose writers, lyricists and balladeers have written about the beauty of woman. Her intriguing eyes, delicate skilled hands, and, of course, her magnificent shining tresses falling gently on shoulders. Such hair is the pride of she who wears it. But it doesn’t come without effort, does it? Long before commercial hair…
Photo by Ariana Have you read anything by Ariana over at the And Here We Are blog yet? If you haven’t, today’s the day! My friend Ariana currently lives in the UK, but she has traveled all over the world and has so many great stories to tell about her adventures. She has a husband,…
Christmas is getting close! And everywhere I look I’m seeing fun, holiday recipes to celebrate the season. Today, I’m going to share with you a real food, homemade peppermint patties recipe that uses coconut, macadamia nuts, and fresh mint. Makes 24 patties You will need: 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (buy here) 1 cup raw…
The tart taste of apples and natural sweetness of sweet potatoes make this butternut apple soup one of my favorite winter treats. I simmer the vegetables in hearty chicken stock with a hint of rosemary and garlic, and the result is a comforting soup that will last for days. You will need: – 2 TBSP…
Eggs. Should seem simple, right? But these days, with all the marketing gobbledygook to sift through, it can take a mini-handbook just to figure out what you’re buying. Today, between 95-98% of eggs sold in the United States are from battery cage hens. These poor hens spend their entire lives, crammed 4-5 hens to a…
Spiced peas and carrots is my twist on a classic dish. It’s mildly spicy, has great texture and interesting flavors. It’s made in only 20 minutes, and it goes well with almost any main-dish Indian curry. You’ll need the following spices for this dish: Also, dice your carrots beforehand. First, blend the following in a…