Without a doubt, cupcakes are as much about appearance as they are about taste. That's doubly true if you plan to serve the cupcakes at a party or some other type of function. Sure, you can go to the grocery store or a craft store and find something … [Continue reading]
We use plants in so many different ways. For our gardens, for our food and for our medications. Most of the time though, we use the flowers as decoration only – like a bunch of roses for Valentine’s Day. They’re good for so much more than that … [Continue reading]
There are a lot of options out there for dog treats, but if you're looking for something natural and healthy, handmade is often the best. There are a large number of sellers on Etsy that specialize in making dog treats of all shapes and sizes. … [Continue reading]
If you've never eaten a bug before, you probably think it sounds pretty gross. As someone that's eaten bugs several times (on purpose), I can tell you honestly that it most definitely is not a pleasant experience. In general, they are just deep fried … [Continue reading]
Blue can be found around us in the natural world...and in very large quantities! Both the sky and the ocean are blue. I think we all know the phrase "feeling blue" but that doesn't mean having a blue kitchen is going to make you sad all the time! It … [Continue reading]
When it comes to weight loss, there is a lot of debate about whether or not you should be having snacks. I don’t know about you, but personally I find any eating plan much easier to follow when I’m not hungry – so snacks do tend to be pretty … [Continue reading]
It's easy to get roped into a routine of buying whatever is easily available at your local chain grocery store, but sometimes it's nice to branch out and try something new. Mushrooms are not just one 'thing' - they come in a wide variety of shapes, … [Continue reading]
The food has always been one of my favorite parts of Halloween, particularly all the different types of candy and candy-like desserts. There are just so many fantastic options out there, and they really make the holiday special. But, why limit it … [Continue reading]
Confession: I've never been to Mexico but I certainly love Mexican food. Without a doubt, it's my favorite 'cultural' food that you can find here in the USA. After have lived in Europe for half a decade and Asia for another half a decade, the first … [Continue reading]
There is an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables out there, yet, we seem to get in the groove of buying the same ones over and over again. Not only is this boring, but we are missing out on such a wide variety of other produce out there – and … [Continue reading]