On more than one occasion I’ve been confronted by the question: “How can you cut down a live tree for a Christmas decoration? I thought you cared about the environment.” There is an ongoing discussion about whether or not to use artificial trees or real trees as Christmas decorations, and what if any are the…
The holidays are once again upon us. What better way to celebrate this joyus holiday season than with a decadent and delicious cake. This festive cake is a moist and rich chocolate, with just right amount of coffee taste, topped with a smooth, creamy, fudgy chocolate coffee ganache. It tastes like a celebration. Make this…
Ah, Thanksgiving, it’s a wonderful, heartwarming time. A time filled with family, friends and plenty of delicious food. So why buy canned cranberry sauce when making your own cranberry sauce is quite simple to do and tastes scrumptious. Making cranberry sauce adds a special touch to your Thanksgiving Day table. Thanksgiving Organic Cranberry Sauce 2…
Olive oil is in the news again and it is good news. We know olive oil contains monounsaturated fat which benefits our hearts and helps to keep blood vessels more flexible. Research has shown memory improves with the addition of olive oil to our diet. The good news this week appeared in Journal of the…
I started wearing makeup in my early teens. I was hooked immediately. I loved the way it looked and all the ways it could be applied to achieve different effects. Makeup fascinated me so much it was a major reason I became a cosmetologist. At the time I wasn’t concerned about the makeup’s ingredients; just the outcome of the application.…
I started my makeup adventure with an easy one, eyeliner. I wanted a dark color. I decided to use Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder. I mix it up as I’m ready to use it, that way there is no chance of any bacterial contamination. For a liquid eyeliner look, here is what you will need: Hershey’s special…
Cheese can be healthy if eaten in moderation. Hard cheeses are generally healthier than soft cheeses. Cheese contains a lot of protein, calcium and zinc. A small amount added to salads or any vegetable will help the body absorb the nutrients they contain. Moderation is key! Cheese is notoriously high in sodium but parmesan and…
Isn’t it amazing how we are at a perfect distance from the sun to provide enough warmth and energy to safely power our entire earth. Our sun provides just enough to warm our soil and grow our food. We are at an optimal distance to have temperatures which support life instead of frying us to…
Great news for bees! New report shows proactive action from growers and retailers to remove harmful pesticides. Source: Great News! New Report Finds Bee-Killing Pesticides are Finally Disappearing From Use | One Green Planet
I cook exclusively with extra virgin olive oil. I use in in all baked goods and salad dressings and as a dip for bread. Whole foods has a great variety available and believe it or not the prices there are reasonable if you choose carefully. There’s been a lot of controversy lately over whether you…
